leathers news

29th Oct 2020

PureAir Filtration, known for removing corrosive gases and toxic vapours, and Noble Biomaterials have developed an antimicrobial fibre, FiberShield, which can be used as an added fabric layer in particulate filters to help fight microbes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Noble is a leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft-surface...

29th Oct 2020

Astar and Toray International UK (TIUK), the UK sales representative for Toray’ carbon fibre materials, have signed an exclusive agreement for the supply of Carbon Fibre SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound) materials in the UK. TIUK is a leading Spanish company specialising in the formulation and manufacturing of SMC, BMC, and CSMC thermoset compounds.

28th Oct 2020

The Virtual Hygienix conference is all set to begin on November 17. The conference will provide industry leaders an opportunity to network, gain critical insights and make connections. It will also open business opportunities amidst pandemic. The conference features a compelling programme, interactive virtual events, and award presentation ceremony.

27th Oct 2020

The Teijin Group has become part of the AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology, a cross-industry network for joint business development and technology development. The network has been organised by service and engineering provider AZL Aachen and involves nine institutes and some 80 companies from the area of lightweight production.

27th Oct 2020

Kimberly-Clark Corp, a manufacturer of personal care products and operator of non-woven fabric mills, has announced third quarter (Q3) financial results for fiscal 2020 ended on September 30. Net sales for the quarter rose 1 per cent to $4.68 billion (Q3 FY19: $4.64 billion). However, net income for Q3 FY20 came down to $483 million ($680 million).

27th Oct 2020

Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions have joined hands to create the world's first flame retardant aviation carpet using a recycled binder. The PVB binder reuses laminated glass, from windshields and architectural/building glass, that otherwise would go to landfill. Anker will soon introduce these carpets and phase out traditional non-sustainable carpets.

26th Oct 2020

SHD Composites, a manufacturer of advanced composite tools and component prepreg materials, has made further investments in a new group technical centre based in Sleaford, UK. The SHD team moved into the new facility in August and have supplemented what is an already extensive product development and testing capability, with a new 250KN mechanical test ...

26th Oct 2020

Sabic, a leader in the chemicals industry, has joined hands with Fibertex Personal Care, one of the largest manufacturers of spunbond nonwovens for the hygiene industry, to produce nonwovens using high-purity recycled plastics from Sabic’s Trucircle portfolio and services. This will be the first nonwovens range from recycled plastics in the hygiene...

26th Oct 2020

A researcher at the University of Borås has succeeded in creating luminescent textiles using luminescence phenomena in nature, while pursuing her doctorate. Her work in textile technology can be useful in several areas since luminescent materials have a wide range of applications including in biomedicine, biosensors, safety, architecture and...