technology textiles

28th Dec 2021

German firm, Covestro and Eco-mobilier, have joined hands for the collection and recycling of used furniture, aspire to generate enhanced value aiming at mattresses and upholsteries. Both parties want to develop waste markets for foam used in such applications, to enable its use in chemical recycling processes with high efficiency at an industrial...

27th Dec 2021

Mighty Well has designed a stylish adaptive wear, PICCPerfect Pro, a secondary catheter securement device, enabling patients to maintain dignity and confidence while securing their medical devices. Mighty Well, based in the US, designs functional, fashionable apparel, and gear that enables patients to maintain their confidence, dignity and mobility.

24th Dec 2021

Finland’s Suominen has joined the Future of Nonwovens (FoN) project. The project supports the ExpandFibre mission by helping the Finnish nonwoven and textile industry become a forerunner in the field of innovative sustainable nonwovens. A centre of excellence has been established to enhance collaboration between partners within the nonwovens value...

24th Dec 2021

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Faruque Hassan recently stressed the importance of capacity building within the garment and textile industry along with policy support to tap technical textiles sector opportunities, including manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE), surgery gowns and masks.

23rd Dec 2021

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel Europe started construction work on its competence centre for finishing and coating base material for the apparel industry at its site in Sant´Omero, Italy. Further processing of base material is to begin in Italy in early 2023. The Weinheim site will then become the competence centre for interlining base...

23rd Dec 2021

South Korean chemicals company Hyosung Vina Chemicals has invested $1.3 billion to establish a polypropylene (PP) plant and a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage cavern at the Cai Mep Industrial Park in the province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau in Vietnam. The project was approved by Vietnam’s PM back in 2018 and construction of the plant began in the same...

22nd Dec 2021

Egypt is in a position to be a regional player in the medical apparel sector; however, first several constraints and challenges need to be mitigated, says the International Trade Centre (ITC). The country can unlock significant local demand and tap into a large export market if it is able to organise its domestic market, potential valued of $18.6...

22nd Dec 2021

Freudenberg’s Filtration Technologies business group has completed another transaction in the United States. It has acquired RPS Products, a filter manufacturer that also sells air filters for residential and office buildings through retailers. In 2020, the Illinois-based company had more than 200 employees and generated about $41 million in revenue.

21st Dec 2021

nova-Institute has announced six cellulose fibre solutions nominees for the 'Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year' award which will be held at the International Conference on Cellulose Fibres hybrid. Cellulose Fibre Solutions are expanding from hygiene and textiles as well as non-wovens up to alternatives for carbon fibres for light-weight...