leathers news

26th Nov 2018

Toray Industries, Inc has developed new carbon fibres that realise both higher tensile strength and tensile modulus named Torayca MX series and would expand its lineup going forward. The company will also introduce prepreg (high-performance resin-impregnated fabric) using the MX series carbon fibre to contribute to variety of applications.

24th Nov 2018

Ashland Global Holdings Inc has signed an agreement to sell its composites business and the butanediol (BDO) manufacturing facility in Marl, Germany, to Ineos Enterprises in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to close prior to end of June 2019 quarter, based on certain customary regulatory approvals.

23rd Nov 2018

Stratasys has expanded its Cloud-Based Global Manufacturing Network (GMN) in Italy, Korea, Mexico, and the US. It has also announced addition of its market-leading Aircraft Interiors Certification Solution (AICS) to select members. Members of the GMN are enabled by networked assets and backed by the capacity and expertise of Stratasys Direct...

23rd Nov 2018

Echelon Materials has unveiled their Indiegogo campaign to fund the production of their proprietary loom required to produce TiTek, the world's first and only patented, lightweight, flexible fabric designed to shred high-powered conical/rifle rounds and be comfortably worn or carried all day. TiTek provides the protection those in law enforcement...

23rd Nov 2018

Ahlstrom-Munksjö, a global leader in fibre-based materials, has come up with security fibres to confront global counterfeiting within the abrasive backings industry. The fibres are added to the coated abrasive backing paper during the manufacturing process making it easy for producers to identify the quality of the product and avoid counterfeits.

23rd Nov 2018

“Barefoot” footwear company Kinis has launched the Nomad 804 – a new line of high performance sock-like footwear that boasts unparalleled durability, cut resistance and toughness while maximising foot strength for wearers. The Nomad 804 along with Honeywell Spectra fibre helps athletes build stronger feet during training sessions reducing injury risk.

22nd Nov 2018

Doing away with the need for bulky clothing by skiers, Odlo, Clim8 and Twinery have developed an intelligent heating performance midlayer which uses intelligent active heating technology to provide warmth in a safe, durable, stretchable, breathable and washable garment. The product, I-Thermic, has been honoured with a prestigious 2019 CES Innovation...

22nd Nov 2018

The 98th IFAI Expo attracted more than 4,350 registered participants. In total, 66 countries were represented at IFAI Expo 2018, a 14 per cent increase over last year. Attendees to the show, held during October 15-18, had the opportunity to meet over 800 exhibitors, including those from CAMX, and hear expert advice at more than 69 educational sessions.

22nd Nov 2018

Thai Acrylic Fibre Company Ltd (TAF) is going to promote Durashine fibres at the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat & Yacht show 2018 to be held at Pattaya Marina from November 29 to December 2. Durashine is produced with highly advanced solution dyeing technology which makes it permanent weather resistant and ensures unmatched durability of more than 5 years.