technical textiles news

9th Oct 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its ECO range of sustainable nonwoven carpet backings, including Colback ECO-R and Lutradur ECO-R, which contain 51-90 per cent recycled materials. These backings are designed for various carpet applications, helping reduce the carbon footprint by using recycled polyester instead of virgin materials.

9th Oct 2023

India’s textiles ministry recently announced extending the implementation date for the Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022. The order, scheduled to come into effect on October 7, 2023, will now be enforced from January 1, 2024. The decision was made following requests by firms for time to comply with the specifications of Bureau of Indian...

8th Oct 2023

Ahlstrom is expanding its product range for pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications, aiming to support sustainability in packaging industry. With the MasterTape pack, Ahlstrom offers a more eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging tape, meeting growing demand. Their tape products use FSC certified fibres and high bio-based...

7th Oct 2023

Ahlstrom has completed significant investment at its Madisonville plant to expand glass fibre tissue business, meeting the rising market demand for sustainable building materials. The FibRoc product portfolio provides fire, moisture and water protection for construction industry. All of Ahlstrom's glass fibre tissue solutions are free of...

6th Oct 2023

Axiom Space has partnered with Prada on NASA's lunar spacesuits for the historic Artemis III mission, set for 2025. This collaboration marks the first involvement of an Italian luxury brand in space exploration. Prada's expertise will contribute to the design and materials of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit spacesuit, enhancing astronaut...

6th Oct 2023

Kristina Schauman has been appointed as a member of Ahlstrom's board of directors and chair of the audit committee. She is an independent board professional with experience in leading audit committees and serves on the boards of several listed companies. Schauman has a background in industrial manufacturing and has held CFO positions in various...

5th Oct 2023

Puma and Modibodi have launched an active period underwear range designed to help women focus on sports during their menstrual cycle. The collection is made from 82 per cent recycled material and features three layers of built-in technology that can hold up to 15 ml without staining. The range comes in Palm Green, Palm Blue, and Persian Blue...

5th Oct 2023

The NWI expands its filtration testing lab, now ISO 17025 accredited, offering services for facemasks, respirators and various filter media applications. The lab features state-of-the-art equipment for testing filtration efficiency and meets NIOSH requirements. NWI offers a comprehensive analytical and physical testing lab and various pilot-scale...

4th Oct 2023

The RISE Conference 2023, co-organised by INDA and The Nonwovens Institute, showcased innovations in nonwoven manufacturing and sustainability in Raleigh, North Carolina. Key highlights included TiHive's award-winning SAPMonit technology and DiaperRecycle's unique recycling method. Ed Thomas was also honoured for his contributions to the industry.