leathers news

13th Dec 2018

W L Gore is all set to introduce its new Gore-Tex 3-Layer laminate at ISPO 2019 in Munich to be held during February 3-6. This indicates the next step in Gore’s journey to develop fit-for-use performance fabric offerings that improve the environmental footprint of outdoor apparel, while meeting expectations regarding durable comfort and protection.

12th Dec 2018

Edana, on behalf of the nonwoven producers amongst its membership, has issued a pledge to significantly increase the use of recycled PET in nonwoven fabrics. As the voice of nonwovens and related firms, Edana’s mission is to create the foundation for sustainable growth of the nonwovens and related industries through active promotion, education and...

12th Dec 2018

Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilisers, has taken the final investment decision to expand the capacity of its existing polypropylene (PP) plant in Kallo, Belgium by 80 kilotonnes and thus strengthen its long-term commitment to meet European customers’ needs for innovative PP.

12th Dec 2018

DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers (T&AP), a DowDuPont specialty products division business, was selected as winner of the 55th annual R&D 100 awards in two innovative product categories – a new composite bonding adhesive (Betaforce 9050M ) for Audi and a new laser-transparent halogen-free nylon resin (Zytel Htnltfr52g30nh Bl662).

11th Dec 2018

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), through its indirect subsidiary PHP Fibres GmbH (PHP Fibres), has signed a definitive share purchase and transfer agreement with Wilfried Trumpp and Venere Polito, to acquire a 100 per cent stake in UTT Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (UTT), Germany. The transaction is expected to complete by Q1 2019.

11th Dec 2018

Chomarat, the specialist in composite and construction reinforcements and coated fabrics, has demonstrated the group’s determination to pursue a sustainable process by earning environmental management (ISO 14001) and energy management (ISO 50001) certification for its French sites. The two-fold certification is in keeping with Chomarat‘s long-term...

11th Dec 2018

The Netherlands ‘Country on Stage’ will be presented during JEC World 2019, the largest composite trade fair in the world, to be held from March 12-14 in Paris. In collaboration with the ministry of economic affairs & climate policy and top sector HTSM, CompositesNL, the trade organisation for composite industry, will organise the Holland High Tech...

10th Dec 2018

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co, Bulliontex (Thailand based textile group) and Rovitex (innovative multifunctional complex developer) – have developed highest quality outdoor fabrics for Thailand market. Outdoor furniture made from fabrics of Durashine fibre material – a superior quality solution dyed acrylic fibre – were displayed at the Pattaya boat show.

10th Dec 2018

An international team of scientists, led by Professor Monica Craciun from the University of Exeter Engineering department, has developed a new technique using graphene to create fully electronic fibres for clothing. Currently, wearable electronics are produced by gluing devices to fabrics, which makes them rigid and susceptible to malfunctioning.