leathers news

10th Oct 2019

Applied Graphene Materials and Infinite Composites Technologies have jointly come out with a composite material technology for specific space applications. Infinite Composites has successfully added AGM's graphene technology into two resin systems for cryogenic pressure vessels which are being considered for use in multiple NASA spaceflight missions.

10th Oct 2019

Scientists from Iowa State University are carrying out research to develop the next generation of high performance PPE. Firefighters and first responders need effective personal protective equipment (PPE) that provides the right combination of functionality, protection and comfort. The project aims to improve firefighter safety, health or wellness.

9th Oct 2019

Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), a leader in highly-engineered, composite vehicle components, is setting up a manufacturing facility in Seguin, Texas. CSP and its parent company Teijin are investing approximately $70 million to construct the 200,000 square-foot facility, aimed at supporting future growth of the company and giving it competitive...

9th Oct 2019

A leading activewear firm based in the US, HanesBrands, has launched the Active Comfort Tank as part its Tec ComfortGear collection. The high-performance sleeveless shirt incorporates lightweight, breathable yarns and an innovative knitting technique that combine to provide bi-directional comfort compression and all-over stretch to fight fatigue.

9th Oct 2019

Ascend Performance Materials will unveil new fibre technologies for textiles, apparel and filtration applications at K 2019 in Dusseldorf during October 16-23. This includes Acteev, a textile resin with a non-silver antimicrobial additive to provide odour-fighting properties to garments. Acteev is easily dyeable and does not discolour after laundering.

9th Oct 2019

INDA has announced the names of the three finalists for the 2019 Hygienix Innovation Award, which will be presented at the fifth edition of Hygienix. The premier event for sustainable technologies, emerging markets, and technical innovations in the absorbent hygiene and personal care industry, will be held from November 11-14, 2019, in Houston, TX.

9th Oct 2019

Eurojersey, developer of high-performance Sensitive Fabrics, has chosen Framis Italia as its heat taping technology partner. Thanks to the innovative NoSo bonding technology performed by Framis Italia, it is possible to manufacture seamless sports garments using special adhesive tapes with elevated elastic properties to ensure maximum freedom of...

9th Oct 2019

The Nonwovens Network is set to host the 23rd annual seminar on December 5, 2019, at the John Smith's stadium in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK. The Nonwovens Network is an organisation of industry professionals aimed to develop mechanisms for the exchange of ideas and the development of professional associations throughout the UK nonwovens industry.

9th Oct 2019

German textile machinery firm, Monforts, will be providing information on its coating and finishing technologies for the production of nonwovens and technical textiles at the Techtextil India exhibition, in hall 4, booth C52. The leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens will be held from November 20-22, 2019, in Mumbai,...