26th Mar 2020
UK-based PPSS Group has unveiled a black version of its high performance cut resistant fabric Cut-Tex PRO, after several years of extensive research and development. Cut-Tex PRO enables uniform, workwear and tactical apparel manufacturers to incorporate a dependable and ultra-durable cut resistant fabric into their garment designs to help protect...
26th Mar 2020
Royal DSM, a science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, Sabic, a leader in the chemical industry, and UPM Biofuels, a leading producer of sustainable raw materials, are collaborating to help reduce the environmental footprint of Dyneema, the world’s strongest fibre. With this, Dyneema will be able to transition to bio-based...
26th Mar 2020
India's ministry of textiles has set up an Emergency Control Room to monitor production and supply of medical textiles (N-95 mask, body coveralls and meltblown fabric) which are required in connection with Covid-19. The emergency control office will work under the supervision of special secretary PK Kataria. Field level officers have also been...
26th Mar 2020
Maglificio Ripa, a textile company from the Lombardy region, in operation in the province of Cremona in Italy (an area among the most affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic), has developed three special fabrics for the creation of innovative protective masks for civil use. The company has carried out inhouse tests and is waiting for certification.
25th Mar 2020
The European Union (EU) has approved a support grant of €5 million for the 'Transformation to Technical Textiles in Denizli' project in Turkey. Denizli Chamber of Commerce (DTO) president Ugur Erdogan said the project is a first in the history of the industrial city. Willing entrepreneurs can work in this centre and produce samples, he said.
25th Mar 2020
International technology group Andritz has announced that due to the global Covid-19 crisis it expects a negative impact on the development of its sales and earnings in the 2020 business year. As a result, Andritz has suspended its sales and earnings forecast for the fiscal 2020 as disclosed at the presentation of the results for 2019.
24th Mar 2020
The Indian government has approved the proposal for creation of a four-year-long National Technical Textiles Mission from fiscal 2020-21 to 2023-24 with an outlay of ₹1,480 crore, textiles minister Smriti Irani told parliament upper house recently. The focus is use of technical textiles in various flagship missions and programmes, including strategic...
24th Mar 2020
Sage Automotive Interiors (an Asahi Kasei company) is taking over the automotive fabric business of Adient to expand capacity and capability for automotive interior products to the European market. With several locations in Europe, the textile facilities are suited for the company to supply the automotive cut and sew facilities in Central and Eastern...
21st Mar 2020
The Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) has announced selection of Dr Tulinda Larsen as new executive director. UAMMI is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to bring together public, private, community, industry and education partners to assure growth and sustainability of Utah’s advanced materials and manufacturing...