leathers news

4th Jul 2018

Avgol, a leader in the manufacture of nonwoven fabric solutions, has developed a new Waveform 3D Technology that enables modification of nonwoven fabrics for baby diaper, adult incontinence and feminine hygiene markets. The technology enables varying three-dimensional profiles to be incorporated into Avgol’s range of standard and custom designed...

4th Jul 2018

Moving towards sustainability, Thermore has introduced a revolutionary and blowable product - Ecodown Fibres. These fibres ensure the same loft as high quality 90/10 feathers and can likewise be blown into a garment. Tests performed on Ecodown Fibres have shown an outstanding fill power of over 600, which is how the product guarantees that “puffy” look.

3rd Jul 2018

With an aim to tap the potential of composites industry and promote wider application of advanced composites, Techtextil India 2019 has launched the World of Composites, a dedicated pavilion that aims to bring the stalwarts of the composite industry from India and across the world. It will take place alongside Techtextil India beginning November 20.

3rd Jul 2018

KBR has got a contract to expand capacity for manufacturing Tyvek nonwoven materials by DuPont Safety & Construction at its facility in Contern, Luxembourg. Under the reimbursable contract, KBR will provide project management, engineering, procurement and construction management services for a third operating line and is scheduled to start in 2021.

3rd Jul 2018

The 27th Filtration 2018 International Conference & Exposition by INDA, is set to display latest, bold innovations in air and fluid filtration across major industry sectors. The international forum, which will be held from October 2 to 4, 2018, at the Pennsylvania convention centre, Philadelphia, is expected to attract more than 1400 participants this...

2nd Jul 2018

Maverik Lacrosse has unveiled its most elite line of protective gear, the Rome line which includes gloves, shoulder pad, speed pad, arm pads for the elite midfielder, arm guards for the elite attackman, and an elbow pad for the elite defenseman. The Rome collection provides outstanding fit, maximum protection and the best materials for protective...

2nd Jul 2018

Two student teams from the School of Architecture have got Honourable Mention for their entries to the Composites Design Challenge competition organised by the American Composite Materials Association (ACMA). The national competition encourages architecture students to find innovative ways to integrate composite constructions into architectural...

30th Jun 2018

Hexcel Corporation, a leading advanced composites company, is set to exhibit at the Toulouse Space Show, to be held from June 26 to 28, 2018, in France, in booth C18, to promote its new technologies and innovations in composites for space applications. More than 3,000 visitors are expected at this global forum that is dedicated to novel solutions for...

29th Jun 2018

With a focus on clean energy, Hexagon is introducing a new Mobile Pipeline gas transport module, the TITAN53, which employs the largest composite cylinder tanks in the world. After nearly a decade of success with TITAN products, customers want the ability to move greater volumes of compressed gases including natural gas, hydrogen and industrial gases.