nylon news

14th Sep 2020

Suominen, a Finland-based frontrunner in nonwoven innovations and sustainability, has introduced Biolace Pure for wipes. The product is made of biodegradable, compostable, and renewable plant-based fibres and wood pulp from certified forests. Biolace Pure is designed to meet growing wipes market’s increasing demand for sustainable, plastic-free...

14th Sep 2020

True Temper Sports, a US-based leading designer and manufacturer of golf shafts, has partnered with Hexcel, a leading advanced composites company, on its latest product line, the Hzrdus Smoke Black Rdx. The Hzrdus Smoke Black Rdx is the first golf shaft to use Hexcel’s new HexTow HM54 carbon fibre, which is ideal for recreational applications.

14th Sep 2020

Nissan has come out with a new production process which speeds up the development of car parts made from carbon fibre reinforced plastics, or CFRP. Lightweight yet extremely strong, the material can be used to make cars that are safer and more fuel efficient. It can also lower a car’s centre of gravity when applied to upper body parts, making it more...

14th Sep 2020

Malaysian company NanoTextile Sdn Bhd recently bagged the Nanotechnology-Apparel trophy at the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2020, presented by Singapore Business Review. The firm was recognised for its first all-Malaysian initiative titled 'When Fashion Meets Technology', which offers a platform to fashionistas and technologists to collaborate ...

11th Sep 2020

Altexa and GHS Holdings have announced the launch of the HDry brand in North America. HDry is the most advanced technology for waterproofing outdoor products through direct (3D) lamination of a waterproof/breathable membrane. Altexa is the market leader in cutting-edge technologies for the production of waterproof and breathable shoes, gloves, and...

11th Sep 2020

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, has successfully launched commercial production at its newest, world-class polypropylene (PP) production line located in La Porte, Texas. The new line further strengthens Braskem's position as North America's premier polypropylene producer.

11th Sep 2020

Toray Advanced Composites' RS-36 space-approved composite materials have been used in the innovative modular payload dispenser, which has been crucial in the launch and deployment of over 50 satellites by the European Space Agency (ESA). The agency has used the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) modular rideshare system for these launches.

11th Sep 2020

TPI Composites, an independent manufacturer of composite wind blades, has announced that Bavan Holloway has joined its board of directors, effective September 8, 2020. Holloway also will serve on the audit committee of the board. Holloway brings over 30 years of broad finance and audit experience in complex and highly regulated global business...

10th Sep 2020

The Danish Fibertex Personal Care Group is consolidating its position as supplier for the hygiene industry by setting up two production lines - a speciality nonwovens line in Malaysia and a print line in the US. The lines, expected to start in the second half of 2021, will increase the capacity in the respective business areas by more than 10 per cent.