nylon news

9th Jun 2020

Kordsa, a leader in tire, construction reinforcement, and composites technologies markets headquartered in Turkey, has introduced new fast cure press curable visually fault-free prepreg systems which overcome the whitespot and waterspot problems, with its dicy-free formulation. Kordsa has 170 granted patents and 786 patent applications world-wide.

8th Jun 2020

Alexium International Group's prototype foam mattresses using FR socks treated with Alexiflam NF have cleared independent flammability tests. These tests are required by US federal safety standards in 16 CFR 1633. Alexium is a performance chemicals provider for advanced materials applications with a focus on flame retardancy and thermal management.

8th Jun 2020

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has funded the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC)/Transregio 280 Carbon reinforced concrete at Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) and RWTH Aachen University, with €12 million over the next four years. The Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) also participated in the collaborative...

5th Jun 2020

Italian protective fabrics developer and manufacturer Argar has come up with new antiviral and antibacterial fabrics which use an innovative technology to kill viruses and bacteria, ensuring effective protection against contamination and their transmission. The fabrics also undergo a water-resistant treatment to prevent transmission through droplets.

5th Jun 2020

Polygiene, leader in stays fresh technologies, has joined hands with Royal Enfield Apparel to make helmets, t-shirts, balaclavas, neck- and headgear, riding jackets and gloves. Items such as headgears will be launched with a combination of Polygiene Biostatic and Odour crunch stays fresh technologies that stop the growth of odour causing bacteria.

5th Jun 2020

Airos Medical, a medical technology manufacturer specialising in compression therapy products that treat cancer-related lymphedema and venous complications, has unveiled its updated Airos 6 Sequential Compression Therapy device and Arm Plus garments after multiple regulatory approvals. Lymphedema is a condition in which fluid builds-up leading to...

5th Jun 2020

A European Defence Agency project on smart textiles has resulted in a multifunctional smart textile prototype - the first of this type and quality in Europe – which has several features required by the defence sector. It has been found to provide multispectral camouflage, detection of hazardous agents, anti-mosquito solutions, and physiological...

5th Jun 2020

Siren, a medical device company with technology to embed microsensors in fabric, opening way for production of affordable, washable smart textiles and remote monitoring of patients, has generated $11.8 million in funding led by Anathem Ventures, and participation from existing investors DCM, Khosla Ventures, 500 Startups, and Peter Thiel's Founders...

4th Jun 2020

Toray Industries has developed a high tensile modulus carbon fibre and thermoplastic pellets that are ideal for injection molding employing that fibre. The pellets will enable the efficient production of complex, rigid parts which are also light, thereby helping lower the environmental impact. These developments would greatly enhance cost performance.