technology textiles

16th Dec 2021

Alexium International Group Limited has announced the commercial launch of Eclipsys-based products by Premier Body Armor, a manufacturer of complete body armour systems. This announcement marks the first commercial body armour product using the Australian-headquartered company’s Eclipsys technology and the realisation of a new market for the company.

15th Dec 2021

INDA has updated its value proposition to grow the nonwovens industry and establish its leadership and versatility in delivering essential, eco-friendly materials and products. Resulting from an extensive strategic review, the new plan positions INDA to move forward from the business challenges of COVID that impacted its ability to hold in-person...

15th Dec 2021

Ascend Performance Materials has announced plans to purchase a compounding facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico, growing its global footprint and expanding production capacity for high-performance engineered materials. The purchase agreement includes the assets of DM Color Mexicana, a joint venture between Dainichiseika and Mitsubishi Corp.

14th Dec 2021

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has announced that Ehab Abou-Oaf, currently managing director of Kimberly-Clark's Middle East and Africa business, has been named president, Kimberly-Clark Professional. Abou-Oaf will be responsible for Kimberly-Clark's business-to-business operations globally, and report to Mike Hsu, chairman and chief executive officer.

14th Dec 2021

Russian company ArcticTex has launched a climbing jacket made with OCSiAI’s graphene nanotubes. The jacket got heated up in 40 seconds during tests on Mount Everest. Each jacket contains around 10 milligrams of nanotubes. It turns the fabric into a heating element. OCSiAI, based in Luxembourg, is a leading manufacturer of single wall carbon nanotubes.

14th Dec 2021

BASF has unveiled Elastollan Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), that offers a high-performance and sustainable drop-in solution for premium synthetic leather applications in fashion consumables, furniture, and automotive segments. BASF is one of the leading German multinational chemical companies. It is also among the largest chemical producers in the...

13th Dec 2021

Vietnam’s Dony, a garment manufacturer in the country, has launched the Dony protective coverall designed to provide all-around protection to healthcare workers. The garments offer head-to-toe protection with ease and comfort. The coverall and gowns are made from breathable material. Also, their premium antibacterial cloth mask is washable and reusable.

13th Dec 2021

US’ Noble Biomaterials, a leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions, has announced the integration of its Ionic+ fabric treatment across Silvon Home’s bed, bath, and mask products. Ionic+ is an advantage in fabric technology, engineered with positively charged silver ions that provide natural self-cleansing of microbes on fabric for protection.

13th Dec 2021

Canadian company, Solmax, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Propex, a leading North American geosynthetics manufacturer with a strong track record in the construction, transportation, flood protection, and automotive industries. Solmax further reinforces its position as the world’s premier  geosynthetics-solutions provider.