leathers news

3rd May 2021

Ontex and circular economy company Les Alchimistes have joined hands to work on compostability of diaper pads. The two have set up a pilot project at Les Alchimistes’ industrial composting site near Paris to establish that composting of Ontex diaper pads is possible, and that waste and incineration can be reduced. The aim is to move towards circular...

3rd May 2021

Origin Materials, a leading carbon negative materials company, and Solvay, a global leader in chemicals and materials, have joined hands to develop and industrialise advanced materials built on the Origin Materials carbon-negative technology platform for the automotive industry. The two believe the newly developed materials will be in high demand.

30th Apr 2021

With a view to offer round the clock access to a range of high-quality composites courses, the National Composites Centre (NCC) has unveiled a new online training platform for users from organisations of all sizes. This provides them an opportunity to develop their knowledge by taking self-taught courses that they can access at any time, from any...

30th Apr 2021

Ensinger has expanded its manufacturing capacities for composites. With a polymer pulveriser machine that was recently commissioned at the Cham site, the global division is extending its vertical range of manufacture. Ensinger is known for the development of compounds, composites, and technical parts, made of engineering and high-performance plastics.

29th Apr 2021

Composite Integration, a UK-based company providing engineered solutions to the composite industry, has entered into a partnership in Germany with Pultex based in Simmerath. Pultex has over 30 years’ experience in the composites industry supplying materials and processing equipment, and has recently moved into a new purpose designed facility.

29th Apr 2021

Sanitized T 99-19 antimicrobial technology has been proven 99.84 per cent effective against SARS-CoV-2 virus by independent labs in France. The antimicrobial protection of Sanitized T 99-19 is valued by global textile manufacturers. Textile and polymer products with Sanitized antimicrobial treatment have been used in hygiene-sensitive areas for many...

29th Apr 2021

Ascend Performance Materials displayed its expanded product portfolio, including products beyond polyamide 66, at Asia's biggest plastics trade show - Chinaplas 2021- in Shenzen. A new line of UL yellow card-certified Starflam flame-retardant polyamides, a high-temperature Vydyne XHT, and apparel and masks made with Acteev were all showcased.

28th Apr 2021

Amidst rising corona cases in the country, Indian scientists have developed a virus-filtering, self-cleaning and antibacterial material that can be used to make face masks and other PPE equipment. The team at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has incorporated nanometre sized sheets of molybdenum sulphide into the fabric which makes all the...

28th Apr 2021

The Albaad Group, a European market leader of nonwovens and wet wipes, is investing to produce a sustainable fabric, to be made entirely from natural fibres, biodegradable, fully flushable and plastic-free. The market launch of the new fabric is expected in 2023. The group is investing around 50 million euros to improve environmentally friendly...