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22nd Jul 2020

Technical Absorbents Limited (TAL) has developed a new grade of superabsorbent fibre (SAF) specifically for use within a new range of SAF nonwoven fabrics that are more resistant to shrinkage. The company produces and markets versatile super absorbent fibre grades for use in clothing, cable, yarn, tape, packaging, medical, and various other industries.

21st Jul 2020

Returnity has joined hands with Polygiene to produce an improved reusable packaging product, treated with Polygiene's ViralOff antimicrobial solvent. The initiative is a first for the packaging industry, directly addressing concerns linked to COVID-19 that have reversed progress in the fight against plastic pollution. ViralOff inhibits bacterial growth.

20th Jul 2020

Polynt-Reichhold Group will set up a 50,000-ton capacity greenfield maleic anhydride plant, to be located at its Morris, Illinois site. The decision was made following a thorough evaluation of multiple organic and inorganic investment opportunities. The Morris site, the group's largest site for unsaturated polyester resins, has ample space for...

20th Jul 2020

International technology group Andritz will showcase its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at CINTE 2020 in Shanghai during September 2-4. Andritz product portfolio covers state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies such as air-through bonding, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond, wetlaid, converting and textile...

20th Jul 2020

Technical textile exports from China fetched $34.29 billion in the first five months of 2020. This included $22.56 billion of masks and $2.19 billion of protective clothing, according to the official data. The industry also witnessed a sharp growth in production, sales and profits, owing to the soaring demand for these goods due to the COVID-19...

20th Jul 2020

Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET), a UK-based supplier of state of the art process technology and equipment for the man-made yarns and fibre extrusion industry, has announced that the company has cemented its position as a world-leading supplier of melt spinning systems for biomedical applications with a further 5 systems scheduled for delivery in 2020.

18th Jul 2020

Lilium, a German aerospace company developing the all-electric Lilium Jet, and Toray Industries, manufacturer of carbon fibre, have signed a deal for the supply of high- performance carbon fibre composite. The Lilium Jet is a five-seater, emissions-free aircraft that can take off and land vertically. All its primary structures will be made from carbon...

18th Jul 2020

At its Annual General Meeting on July 16, Composites UK, a trade association for the UK composites industry, has announced the names of six people nominated onto its board of directors this year by its member companies. The Board is made up of 11 directors (plus others who are co-opted in specialist areas) who are members of Composites UK themselves.

17th Jul 2020

Superstrata, a Silicon Valley-based bicycle brand, has launched its flagship product - the first made-to-measure 3D-printed e-bicycle with an impact-resistant unibody carbon fibre frame. The e-bicycle is 3D-printed in a single pass of continuous carbon fibre thermoplastic composite. The frame is constructed without joints or glue for seamless strength.