technology textiles

20th Jan 2022

The US Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity recently sought submissions on electronic components it can stitch into textiles that will adapt to changes in the external environment or user input. It is particularly interested in components integrated into an entire active smart textile system or proven to be flexible, stretchable or washable.

20th Jan 2022

Andritz, a supplier of plants, equipment, and services, has bagged an order from Ukrainian manufacturer of household and hygiene products, Biosphere, to deliver its first neXline spunlace line. The spunlace line will enable Biosphere to produce fabrics from 30 to 70 gsm, with an hourly output of up to 3,000 kg/hr after the second commissioning phase.

20th Jan 2022

Pectiv, a growing e-commerce marketplace for innovative sanitary pads based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has been named as the most innovative sanitary pad for the year 2021 by MEA Business Awards. The upcoming brand is focused on delivering refined products that effectively address any problems that may arise during a menstrual period.

20th Jan 2022

Ascend Performance Materials has announced that it has signed an investment agreement to construct a new hexamethylene diamine and specialty chemicals plant in Lianyungang, China in the Xuwei New Area Park. The new plant will be Ascend's first chemical production facility and the largest investment the company has made outside of the United States.

19th Jan 2022

US’ Sun Chemical will increase prices across its portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed and screen inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives in North America, effective immediately or as contracts allow. The inflationary cost movements continue to impact the entire spectrum of raw material inputs and packaging components for the ink industry.

19th Jan 2022

Topspin Consumer Partners, an operationally driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, has announced that it has made a growth investment in Mission, a pioneer in cooling solutions used in sports, outdoor and jobsite applications. Topspin is partnering in the deal with the founders of Mission, DCF Capital and Allstar Innovations.

19th Jan 2022

SK geo centric (SKGC) and PureCycle Technologies, a US advanced recycling company revolutionising plastic waste, have signed a non-binding head of agreement to open Asia’s first recycled polypropylene (PP) plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The facility is expected to have an annual capacity of 60,000 tons and an expected completion at the end of 2024.

19th Jan 2022

France’s Eurazeo has announced a $75 million minority investment in Jaanuu, a direct-to-consumer designer and manufacturer of performance-oriented medical apparel and accessories. Jaanuu is one of the fastest growing brands in the multi-billion-dollar medical apparel market as a result of its designs which deliver maximum functionality and comfort.

19th Jan 2022

Malouf is set to launch hybrid mattresses. The Peak line is the product of the three-tier Malouf mattress offering, which also includes Embark and Ascend mattresses. The mattresses will all be available for preview at Las Vegas Market from January 23-27, 2022, in the Malouf showroom at, B1350. Customers buy the brand to complete their sleep system.