technology textiles

4th Apr 2022

Belgium’s Edana has opened registration to converters and suppliers for the Quality and Audit Programme (QAP). The objective is to provide the absorbent hygiene products and the wet wipes industry, with a harmonised quality and hygiene standard, listing the requirements this industry needs to meet to help assure finished consumer products are safe.

1st Apr 2022

Validating its vision to extend the utility of apparel beyond clothing, US’ Integrated Tactical Technologies (iT2) has announced that the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the Department of Defense (DoD) awarded the company a multi-phase contract worth up to $19.4 million to develop a wearable two-way communication solution to enable the ‘Wireless...

1st Apr 2022

Finland’s Suominen has launched a carbon neutral nonwoven, Biolace Zero. Biolace Zero is best for many kinds of wiping applications like baby, personal care, and household wipes. It has excellent wet and dry strength and is soft. It is made of 100 per cent cellulosic lyocell fibers and is 100 per cent biodegradable, compostable, and plastic free.

31st Mar 2022

In times of uncertainty, the board of EDANA and management of Palexpo have reiterated their vision and announcements for Index exhibitions. As already announced, Index 23 will take place from April 18-21, 2023 in Geneva. Dates for the 2026 edition will be announced later, but Palexpo and EDANA are confident in the positioning of the exhibition in the...

31st Mar 2022

US-based SWM and Neenah, two manufacturers of specialty materials, have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals with combined revenues of approximately $3 billion. The combination is expected to accelerate long-term revenue growth, with numerous opportunities to cross-sell the extensive suite of specialty...

31st Mar 2022

PFNonwovens, a producer of customised nonwoven fabrics headquartered in Czech Republic, has again passed the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) audit this month for its Znojmo facility. The ISCC PLUS certification enables traceable supply chains for mass-balance solutions of sustainable raw materials (recycled and...

30th Mar 2022

In 2021, the production of nonwovens in Greater Europe increased in volume by 2.0 per cent to reach a total of 3,120,967 tonnes (and 87.6 billion square metres), according to the data released by EDANA, the international Association serving the nonwovens and related industries. Since 2019, the European output has increased by nearly 9 per cent.

30th Mar 2022

Thailand’s petrochemicals producer, Indorama Ventures, has announced that its Hygiene Fibers Group is featuring a sustainability portfolio at the ongoing IDEA show in Miami. The portfolio comprises the launch of Deja carbon neutral polypropylene fibre range and advancements in its biotransformative polypropylene fibres and nonwovens technology.

30th Mar 2022

US’ Rayonier Advanced Materials, a leading pioneer in the production of fluff pulp, has announced that it qualifies as an ‘Inspected Raw Material’ by Nordic Swan Ecolabelling. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel sets strict environmental requirements in all phases of manufacturing, including requirements for eco-friendly chemicals used in eco-labelled products.