technology textiles

1st Mar 2022

American chemicals company Ashland Global Holdings has announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its Performance Adhesives business to French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company Arkema in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.65 billion. Ashland expects net proceeds from the sale to total $1.2 to $1.3...

1st Mar 2022

Dilo, the leading equipment supplier of complete lines for staple fibre nonwoven fabric production, is set to display latest technical textile machinery, at IDEA 2022, in booth 4603. IDEA is one of the world’s preeminent events involving nonwovens and engineered fabrics. The leading expo will be held from March 28-31, 2022, in Miami, Florida.

1st Mar 2022

At FILTECH 2022, Sandler is set to present efficient synthetic filter media for HVAC, automotive, and home care applications, in booth L8, hall 7, from March 8-10, 2022, in Cologne, Germany. In the field of indoor air quality Sandler will showcase innovative pocket filter media as well as pleatable nonwovens for ventilation and air-conditioning.

28th Feb 2022

US’ Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the pioneer of menstrual hygiene products, has announced that the company has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in the company Thinx. Thinx is an industry disruptor and the leader in reusable period and incontinence underwear category. Kimberly-Clark made an initial minority investment in Thinx in 2019.

28th Feb 2022

Workwear fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles has launched its new Carrington Knowledge Hub. The online platform aims to serve customers with highly technical textile content that is shared in an easy to digest style, via a user-friendly site that can be accessed for free. It aims to showcase the company’s expertise and know-how on technical fabrics.

28th Feb 2022

Neenah Inc, a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials focused on filtration media, specialty coatings, engineered materials, and imaging and packaging with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and the United Kingdom, has announced a €25 million investment in new meltblown capacity in its German filtration facility.

28th Feb 2022

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University (WSU) has announced that the institute has expanded its portfolio of future composites production technologies with Cevotec’s SAMBA Pro Prepreg system. As the first Fiber Patch Placement (FPP) system on US soil, it strengthens NIAR’s position in aerospace and composites R&D.

28th Feb 2022

Bulwark, a flame-resistant (FR) apparel brand, and US’ DuPont, leader of technology-based materials and solutions, have unveiled a new series of flame-resistant gloves for workers in the oil and gas industry. The iQ Series Advantage Collection FR Glove set consists of five insight-driven designs that bring fit, feel, flex, and fortified protection.

25th Feb 2022

Tyndale Company, a leading provider of arc-rated, flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing, has announced plans to expand into Canada, partnering with Canadian companies to develop and implement solutions to meet business challenges. Tyndale offers the various colours, sizes, and garments for men and women with deep inventory levels and technical expertise.