leathers news

17th Jul 2018

Essity has got a contract by NASA to design the next-generation JOBST compression orthostatic intolerance garment (OIG) for potential use on future Orion human deep-space missions. Post-spaceflight orthostatic intolerance means experiencing rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, or lightheadedness while standing upright or feeling faint upon return to...

16th Jul 2018

The Lenzing Group recently introduced Lenzing as the specialty industrial brand, which provides smart solutions from botanic origins that are made in environmentally sound production processes. The Lenzing brand covers a broad range of industrial applications ranging from agriculture to engineered products, packaging to protective wear and workwear.

16th Jul 2018

Oakley, together with Bioracer, a designer and manufacturer of innovative, customised clothing for cycling teams and individuals, and for other sporting activities, has unveiled the G+ Graphene Aero Jersey containing Directa Plus’ graphene-based products. Directa Plus is a producer and supplier of graphene-based products for consumer and industrial...

13th Jul 2018

Composites Evolution, manufacturer of fibres, resins and prepreg intermediates, has now completed the final stage of its move to a new prepreg manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, UK. This marks the start of the next chapter in the company’s journey as a supplier of innovative composite materials for automotive, aerospace, marine and other sectors.

12th Jul 2018

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibre and products converting company headquartered in Japan, has announced that it will participate in Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018, in stand #MR208. The world’s largest international sports and outdoor trade fair will be held at the Colorado convention centre in Denver, US, from July 23 to 26, 2018.

12th Jul 2018

Andritz has acquired 70 per cent stake in Diatec, a leading manufacturer of converting machines for the hygiene industry. The remaining 30 per cent will stay in the hands of the two current shareholding families. With this acquisition, Andritz complements its product portfolio in nonwoven and is now able to offer the complete supply and value chain.

12th Jul 2018

Hexagon, a leading composite tank manufacturer, has launched the composite pipeline gas transport module, Titan 53. Hexagon has adapted composite pressure vessel technology for a wide range of applications for compressed natural gas, hydrogen, propane and industrial gases while the Mobile Pipeline provides transportation, storage and distribution...

11th Jul 2018

Boeing and Embraer have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets. The partnership envisages formation of a joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services business of Embraer that would strategically align with Boeing's commercial development, production, marketing and lifecycle services operations.

11th Jul 2018

Fives along with its partners Dell'Orco&Villani and Technoplants has unveiled a pilot line in Pistoia (Italy) for nonwoven producers to test fibres for ADL applications -hygiene, personal care, medical, etc. The pilot line is equipped with opening and blending systems, a state-of the-art carding machine DMS Elowave and a thermobonding oven.