technology textiles

11th Dec 2021

Ireland’s Aran Biomedical has expanded its weaving capabilities to include the condensing of high-density woven fabric. It combines Aran’s existing compression techniques with dense woven fabric, allowing for the same material characteristics despite the thickness being reduced by 50 per cent. Aran specialises in medical implant product solutions.

10th Dec 2021

Nice-Pak International, which produces wipes for global brands and retailers, has been working with customers to cut out plastic from more than 60 per cent of its products, up from less than 10 per cent in 2018. The UK-based manufacturer is heading towards a plastic-free future, having removed more than 15,000 tonnes in the last three years.

10th Dec 2021

Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) has unveiled a riot protection suit for security forces that absorbs kinetic trauma and reduces and diverts the transfer of a blow to the body. IWI manufactures small arms for the military and law enforcement bodies.The company said its gal versatile protective suit is designed to protect forces while maintaining public...

10th Dec 2021

Woodspin, the joint venture of Finnish sustainable textile material company Spinnova and pulp company Suzano, is proceeding with its factory project in Central Finland according to the original schedule. The production spaces are expected to be ready for technology installations at the end of next summer, and for the factory to be completed by end of...

9th Dec 2021

Austria’s Andritz has received an order from Liansheng Pulp & Paper to supply two tissue machines, including stock preparation equipment, to its mill in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China. Start-up is planned for the second quarter of 2022. Andritz offers a broad portfolio of plants, equipment, systems, and services for the pulp and paper industry.

9th Dec 2021

Canada’s Fab-Form has entered into a fabric development agreement with Japanese firm Hagihara. The agreement will enable both companies to research, test, and develop a unique fabric optimised for the Fast-Tube fabric column form. Concrete pressures in the fabric form induce tensile force in the weft direction only, not in the warp direction.

9th Dec 2021

US’ composites company, Hexcel, and Metyx are set to manufacture high-performance carbon pultruded profiles made from polyurethane (PU) resin and unidirectional carbon fibre for the wind energy market. Metyx is a manufacturer of high-performance NCF and woven glass and carbon, consumables, core, and fabric kitting, moulds, prototypes, and components.

8th Dec 2021

A new project on upgrading supply chains in technical textiles industry has been launched in Egypt by the Egyptian Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile Industries (ECAHT), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The project is likely to attract investments of about EGP 12.6 billion ($800...

8th Dec 2021

Ontex, Belgium’s quality products and solutions in baby care, feminine hygiene, and adult incontinence care, has launched Climaflex, the next generation baby diaper core technology developed by engineers and R&D team. Climaflex keeps the baby’s skin protected and ensures absorption even under the toughest conditions, with extensive baby motion.