leathers news

8th Mar 2021

Ergonomix Apparel, a cutting-edge workwear and no melt no drip uniform provider, has used Trizar technology in its upcoming clothing line to add performance in both hot and cold weather. Trizar technology uses the science of emissivity. The new line will also have the advanced design that defines Ergonomix work wear and extends the comfort range.

8th Mar 2021

Japan-based composites manufacturer MaruHachi has installed a new production line for high-temperature unidirectional tapes, which will facilitate new opportunities in high-end applications in demanding market segments like aerospace, automotive or others outperforming traditional materials based on PP and PA which are already widely available.

5th Mar 2021

Gurit, which specialises in making advanced composite materials, has signed a three-year wind core material kit engineering and supply contract with a major wind turbine manufacturer. The contract continues a long-standing partnership with similar volumes. It will generate business for all ten kitting sites, including the new facilities being made in...

4th Mar 2021

Siren, a health technology company that pioneered the development of microsensor-embedded textiles for medical applications, has unveiled Siren Staffing, a remote patient monitoring (RPM) programme. This augments its Siren Socks product offering, which continuously tracks foot temperature, especially helping patients with diabetes manage their foot...

4th Mar 2021

Gardner Intelligence has introduced its new business activity tracking tool which allows subscribers to monitor industry changes by material types and machines used. This means glass fibre and carbon fibre fabricators can now see independent trends in the composites industry by material type as opposed to composites industry activity overall.

4th Mar 2021

Veelo Technologies has developed heating blanket solutions which are helping composite rotor blade manufacturers and repair facilities keep blades out of the oven (OoO). Veelo’s patented heating blankets can be tailored for use in debulking and bonding applications and used in-situ, eliminating the need to transport long and bulky rotor blades to an...

4th Mar 2021

OrthoLite, the industry leader of branded, high performance and comfort footwear solutions, has developed a new thermal insole technology, setting a new standard in cold-weather footwear protection. For consumers, this means their feet will stay warmer, they can stay outdoors longer, feel more comfortable, perform better and go farther in cold weather.

3rd Mar 2021

Leading sports brand, Descente, has announced that for the spring and summer season 2021, a number of Descente training products for men and women, with Polygiene Stays Fresh BioStatic Technology, will be sold online and in stores. The focus is set for ongoing business and increasing volumes from this renowned brand, in the Chinese sports market.

3rd Mar 2021

INDA, the association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, has announced the membership election of seven industry leaders to serve on its board of directors, for a three-year term. These accomplished professionals represent a cross-section of INDA membership and bring a high level of expertise and insight to the management of the association.