technical textiles news

5th Dec 2023

Andritz has successfully initiated operations at Nanning Sun Paper's pulp and paper mill in Guangxi Province, China, with a cutting-edge fibreline and lime kiln plant. The project, executed on a full EPS basis, features China's largest high-kappa fibreline (1,600 adt/d capacity) and an energy-efficient lime kiln (450 t/d burnt lime capacity).

4th Dec 2023

The Index 26 nonwovens industry exhibition, originally scheduled for April 21-24, 2026, has been rescheduled to May 19-22, 2026, at Palexpo, Geneva. This change showcases the industry's adaptability and responsiveness. The nonwovens event promises a rich programme with product presentations, seminars, and workshops, and will focus on diverse...

1st Dec 2023

Polygiene launched the Polygiene ShedGuard innovation project at the ISPO trade show, aiming to minimise microfibre loss and improve fabric wear resistance during washing. ShedGuard, currently in the final stages of development, involves a unique blend of polymers forming a film around fibre bundles to reduce microfiber loss by up to 70 per cent.

30th Nov 2023

German company Covestro has introduced Impranil CQ DLU, an aliphatic polyester carbonate polyether polyurethane (PU) dispersion for textile coating with around 34 per cent plant-based carbon content. This product expands the range of partially bio-based dispersions, offering the same properties as its petroleum-based counterpart, Impranil DLU.

30th Nov 2023

INDA has launched an upgraded international nonwovens directory with improved search and navigation features. The directory assists nonwoven professionals in easily finding suppliers or manufacturers based on their product needs. The members receive priority in search results, enhancing the directory's value for development, research and...

29th Nov 2023

Salomon will launch its new Knit_Flow fabric technology in select running apparel, integrating Ionic+ Botanical and 37.5 technologies for enhanced odour control. This fabric, approved by the EPA, is the first durable plant-based anti-odour formula. The S/LAB and Sense Aero lines will feature this technology, with specific designs for men and women.

29th Nov 2023

PureBorn has secured an exclusive European distribution deal with Swiss company Laboratoire Naturel. Known for eco-friendly wet wipes and soaps, Laboratoire Naturel will help PureBorn expand its presence in Europe. The partnership allows direct distribution through PureBorn's global website and extends to Amazon contracts in various European...

27th Nov 2023

Elsner’s latest innovation, the ENR-G3-48 rewinding machine, revolutionises canister wipe production with a 48-inch substrate capacity and a remarkable 14 per cent rise in output compared to the previous model. Operating at speeds up to 800 feet per minute, it delivers 128 rolls per minute of 75-sheet count canister wipes, meeting high demand...

25th Nov 2023

In Q3 FY23, Finland's Ahlstrom Holding reported a significant 18.6 per cent decrease in net sales to €705.8 million. The EBITDA rose to €104.7 million, benefiting from lower comparability items, despite the net result showing a loss of €20.4 million. Over the first nine months of FY23, net sales declined by 9.3 per cent to €2,281.2 million.