technology textiles

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.

29th Mar 2022

Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjo, a fibre-based solution provider, has reported a record high of €3.1 bn of net sales in 2021 for the reporting cycle from January 1 to December 31, 2021. Europe accounted for 45 per cent of its overall net sales followed by the US at 41 per cent and Asia at 14 per cent. The company also reported an EBITDA at €398 million.

28th Mar 2022

The provider of innovative technologies and components for plastics extrusion, Reifenhauser Reicofil, will be presenting its portfolio of sustainable nonwovens under the slogan ‘Living Nonwovens’ at the ongoing premier event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics by IDEA 22 at Miami Beach Convention Centre, US. The IDEA 22 event will end on March 31,...

28th Mar 2022

Bast Fibre Technologies (BFT), a manufacturer of premium natural fibres, has named James Posa as president and chief executive officer. BFT co-founder and former CEO, Noel Hall, will now transition to executive chair focusing on the long-term strategic priorities for the company. Canada’s BFT is a triple-bottom-line cleantech fibre engineering firm.

25th Mar 2022

Belgium’s BontexGeo, a European industry leader in the production and sale of geosynthetics for civil engineering applications, has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of Minas de Riotinto, Huelva (ES) based company Geotexan, specialised in the production and sale of geosynthetics and fibres with a strong market position in Spain.

25th Mar 2022

Avgol, a leader in high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions, and YanJan, the material supplier for disposable hygiene products, have announced a new partnership to deliver exclusive product offerings to the North American market. Avgol will be offering apertured spunbond products made exclusively by YanJan USA using its specific know-how and...

25th Mar 2022

Beaulieu Fibres, a staple fibre producer, will display nonwovens and engineered fabrics at IDEA22, from March 28-31, 2022 in booth 4314, at Miami, Florida. The display includes innovation in polyolefin and BICO fibres to advance sustainable design, end-of-life recyclability, and resource and carbon footprint reduction for industrial and hygiene sector.

24th Mar 2022

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has unveiled a state-of-the-art flexo printing line at its plant in Gronau, Germany. The new machinery will service the hygiene industry’s growing demand for advanced printing options for films and laminates and deliver greater flexibility in feminine care pouch wrapping designs and film choices.