leathers news

8th Jul 2019

Teijin Ltd, a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in the areas of environmental value, safety, security and disaster mitigation, has agreed to wholly acquire Benet Automotive sro (Benet), a leading automotive composite and component supplier in the Czech Republic, from Jet Investment. Terms of the acquisition are not being...

8th Jul 2019

EDANA, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has elected new governors and a new team of officers for 2019-2020. Mikael Staal Axelsen (Fibertex) accepted the nomination of chairman and will be supported in the role by vice-chairs Omar Hoek (Ahlstrom-Munksjö, France) and David Lamb (Nonwovenn Ltd, UK).

6th Jul 2019

Thermore has come up with Ecodown Fibers Marble – a revolutionary insulated fibre which gives every garment made out it a different look. The new fibre utilises the most advanced free fibre technology on the market. The Ecodown Fibers are very lofty with a high fill power, durable, recycled and white and opens a new creative dimension to thermal...

5th Jul 2019

ITA-doctoral candidate Martin Scheurer was awarded Hanns Voith Foundation Prize 2019 in ‘New Materials’ category in Germany with prize money of €5,000. He received the prize for his thesis ‘Development of a method for evaluating suitability of textiles for use in textile reinforced concrete’ which shows how textiles can be used in textile reinforced...

5th Jul 2019

During the recently held World of Wipes (WOW) event in Atlanta, US, Kelheim Fibres, the Bavarian manufacturer of viscose speciality fibres, was presented with the World of Wipes Innovation Award. The award recognises the newly developed DanufilQR fibre, a positively charged viscose fibre that was specifically designed for use in disinfectant wipes.

5th Jul 2019

Huntsman Textile Effects will be highlighting its extensive range of High IQ intelligent effects at Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance Days this month at Javits Center in New York. Through its cutting-edge technology and expert technical knowledge, High IQ delivers the industry’s leading range of innovative, eco-friendly intelligent textile...

4th Jul 2019

Berry has announced a new business structure linked to the company's recent acquisition of RPC, and also unveiled new leadership appointments. The US-based company has appointed Jean-Marc Galvez as the president of its consumer packaging - international division, and Bill Norman as the president of its consumer packaging - North America division.

4th Jul 2019

ELG, a leader in recycled carbon fibre materials, and INEOS Team UK are working together to ensure sustainable materials and practices are incorporated into The America's Cup 2021 build programme. ELG is a technical supplier to INEOS Team UK since 2018 and has processed 1000 kg of carbon manufacturing waste and end-of-use parts for the British...

3rd Jul 2019

Marking a significant step towards development of comfortable wearable electronic devices, scientists at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have constructed a fibrous transistor which has the characteristics of a textile. This fibrous transistor can be incorporated into clothing and remains functional even after being washed.