retail sector news

8th Nov 2023

INDA’s 12th report on the North American Nonwovens Industry projects market growth till 2027, analysing key trends across all sectors. Essential for strategic planning, it informs on economic factors, market disruptions, and future trends. The report, alongside the Annual Study, offers a detailed view of the nonwovens market, from production to...

8th Nov 2023

Global filtration solution provider Gessner has launched Naltex extruded sleeves, designed as outer casings for filter elements. Crafted from resilient materials, these sleeves offer durability and efficiency in diverse environmental conditions. With applications in various sectors, from food to industrial settings, they ensure reliable pleat...

6th Nov 2023

Oriental Energy has launched a new plant in Maoming, China, utilising Grace's UNIPOL PP process technology. The plant, with a 400 KTA reactor line, began production of high-quality polypropylene homopolymers and random copolymers on September 15, 2023. Oriental Energy now operates 4 sites with a total capacity of 1.6 mn tons of PP licensed capacity.

3rd Nov 2023

Arc’teryx Equipment has partnered with Aluula Composites to create innovative ultralight fabrics for extreme outdoor athletes. The collaboration aims to develop a recycling programme for products made with Aluula's unique mono-material. They share a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of performance in mountain...

3rd Nov 2023

High-tech Dutch fashion designer Anouk Wipprecht, in collaboration with Chromatic 3D Materials, has unveiled a motion-activated 3D-printed dress that incorporates LEDs and ultrasonic sensors. The dress can respond to its environment with customisable lighting. Made with flexible 3D-printed elastomers, the dress is easy to wear, wash, and maintain.

3rd Nov 2023

Milliken & Company has introduced a new brand platform for its healthcare business, renaming it OVIK Health. This rebranding signifies a new era for Milliken's healthcare innovations and commitment to providing innovative solutions. The transition to OVIK Health will be completed by December 1, 2023, while the healthcare product names will remain...

3rd Nov 2023

Sappi Limited, a leading dissolving pulp producer, has achieved a 91.5 per cent score in the Higg FEM verification audit at its Cloquet mill, demonstrating strong environmental practices. The Higg FEM, developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, measures and scores environmental performance in areas like water use, carbon emissions, waste...

2nd Nov 2023

Finnish nonwovens manufacturer Suominen Corporation faced a 19 per cent drop in Q3 FY23 net sales, with overall nine-month sales down by 7 per cent, amidst lowered raw material costs and currency impacts. Despite these declines, the company's comparable EBITDA remained stable, and they maintain a positive outlook for increased EBITDA in FY23.

2nd Nov 2023

Japan’s Toray Industries has begun production of air filters at its new facility in India, which is the first in the country to manufacture everything from nonwoven fabrics for high-performance filter media to filter assembly. The facility aims to meet the rising demand for high-quality air filters driven by worsening air pollution in India.