sustainability news

19th Jul 2024

Hexcel Corporation reported H1 FY24 sales of $972.7 million, a 6.7 per cent increase from FY23. Gross margin was 25.2 per cent, down from 26.2 per cent. Adjusted operating income rose to $126.1 million. Commercial aerospace sales, 64 per cent of total, grew 13 per cent. Space and defence rose 5.4 per cent. Industrial sector sales fell 24.9...

16th Jul 2024

INDA and NWI have expanded their collaboration to offer comprehensive training courses for the nonwovens industry. Based at North Carolina State University, these courses combine classroom instruction with practical sessions in NWI’s labs. The partnership aims to meet evolving industry needs, focusing on topics like sustainability and tech...

15th Jul 2024

Registration opens for RISE 2024 (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics). Scheduled for October 1-2, 2024, at North Carolina State University, the RISE programme will cover disruptive innovation, natural fibres, sustainability in chemistry, and advanced recycling methods. Pre-event webinars highlight technological advancements.

14th Jul 2024

Blue Point Capital Partners and NSA have acquired TSG, NSA's 14th acquisition since 2012 and their first with Blue Point. TSG, known for high-quality personal protective apparel, serves automotive, foundry, fabrication, and glass industries. The partnership aims to leverage NSA's market leadership and Blue Point's sector expertise to enhance TSG's...

13th Jul 2024

First Quality has introduced Prevail Neutral, a new line of protective underwear available in sleek black. Designed with a focus on comfort and style, it features MaxSorb gel tech for up to 10 hrs of bladder protection and Omni-Odour Guard to prevent odours. The high-waisted, body-contouring design aims to provide discretion and eliminate panty...

12th Jul 2024

Andritz will supply two PrimeLineCompact tissue machines to C&S Paper's Suqian City mill in China. Each machine will produce up to 94 tonnes per day of household paper, napkins, and other tissue products. The order emphasises Andritz's role in delivering high-quality, sustainable tissue production solutions to meet rising consumer health demands in ...

11th Jul 2024

The iActive sportswear, developed by the researchers of PolyU's school of fashion and textiles, integrates nature-inspired technologies like an electrically activated perspiration system and root-like liquid transport to efficiently manage sweat. This innovative garment reduces weight and stickiness caused by sweat accumulation during exercise.

11th Jul 2024

JG Summit Olefins Corporation (JGSOC) has partnered with the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the 'Spunlaid Nonwovens R&D' project. This collaboration aims to enhance local capabilities in producing sustainable meltblown and spunbonded nonwoven textiles using polymer materials.

10th Jul 2024

TenCate Protective Fabrics and PBI have jointly launched PBI Peak5, a groundbreaking outer shell designed for firefighters. It integrates PBI fibres with TenCate's Enforce tech, offering exceptional durability and thermal protection in an incredibly lightweight fabric. This product, aimed at European fire brigades, represents a pinnacle in their...