leathers news

15th Sep 2020

Jiangsu Hansu New Material has developed a new family of high-performance, unidirectional (UD) composite tapes, in collaboration with Sabic, for potential use in high-performance aerospace applications such as seat frames and luggage compartments. The UD composite tapes were launched at China Composites Expo 2020, held during September 2-4, 2020 in...

15th Sep 2020

Lydall, a leading manufacturer of value-added engineered materials and specialty filtration solutions, in setting up a new production line to produce fine fibre meltblown filtration media for face masks and high-efficiency air filtration systems. The new line will be installed at Lydall’s facility in Saint-Rivalain, France in the second quarter of 2021.

15th Sep 2020

Ascend Performance Materials, a manufacturer of technology-forward textiles and engineered materials, has launched a new line of face masks which combine comfort with protection. The Acteev Protect Nonwoven Mask is a reusable general-purpose mask that features powerful built-in antimicrobial technology, Acteev, to protect against bacteria and mold...

14th Sep 2020

Suominen, a Finland-based frontrunner in nonwoven innovations and sustainability, has introduced Biolace Pure for wipes. The product is made of biodegradable, compostable, and renewable plant-based fibres and wood pulp from certified forests. Biolace Pure is designed to meet growing wipes market’s increasing demand for sustainable, plastic-free...

14th Sep 2020

True Temper Sports, a US-based leading designer and manufacturer of golf shafts, has partnered with Hexcel, a leading advanced composites company, on its latest product line, the Hzrdus Smoke Black Rdx. The Hzrdus Smoke Black Rdx is the first golf shaft to use Hexcel’s new HexTow HM54 carbon fibre, which is ideal for recreational applications.

14th Sep 2020

CU Bau has appointed the experienced textile-concrete visionary Roy Thyroff, who is well connected in the industry, as managing director from September 2020. Thyroff will especially work in the area of use of fibre-reinforced materials in the construction industry. CU Bau is already promoting use of fibre-reinforced materials in the construction...

14th Sep 2020

Nissan has come out with a new production process which speeds up the development of car parts made from carbon fibre reinforced plastics, or CFRP. Lightweight yet extremely strong, the material can be used to make cars that are safer and more fuel efficient. It can also lower a car’s centre of gravity when applied to upper body parts, making it more...

14th Sep 2020

Malaysian company NanoTextile Sdn Bhd recently bagged the Nanotechnology-Apparel trophy at the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2020, presented by Singapore Business Review. The firm was recognised for its first all-Malaysian initiative titled 'When Fashion Meets Technology', which offers a platform to fashionistas and technologists to collaborate ...

11th Sep 2020

Altexa and GHS Holdings have announced the launch of the HDry brand in North America. HDry is the most advanced technology for waterproofing outdoor products through direct (3D) lamination of a waterproof/breathable membrane. Altexa is the market leader in cutting-edge technologies for the production of waterproof and breathable shoes, gloves, and...