technology textiles

8th Dec 2021

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and a leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, and Xenon arc, have partnered to launch Braskem’s first-ever consumer-facing e-commerce marketplace on Amazon. Xenon arc offers a portfolio of technology-enabled business process solutions for industrial producers.

8th Dec 2021

US’ LifeLabs has announced the launch of a breakthrough product, MegaWarm, the world's warmest jacket. LifeLabs is the first textile innovator making meaningful progress in combating the effects of climate change through thermally-efficient textiles. LifeLabs bridges the gap between academia and scientific research and commercially-viable textiles.

7th Dec 2021

Aluula Composites, a developer of ultra-lightweight composite materials, has launched an entirely new class of lightweight soft composites. The Canadian company has made a patented proprietary technique for fusing disparate materials at the molecular level, removing the need for heavy glues while creating much stronger bonds between the laminated...

7th Dec 2021

PFNonwovens (PFN), a leading global producer of customised nonwoven fabrics, has announced the appointment of Tonny de Beer as the new chief sustainability officer at PFN which is in addition to his responsibilities as chief product and technology officer. This appointment reflects PFN’s renewed and increased commitment to its core mission.

7th Dec 2021

Researchers from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of Victoria (UVic) have discovered a method—using only visible light—to treat and safely sterilise nonwoven polypropylene-fabrics, the material used to fabricate personal protective equipment (PPE). Led by Tyler Cuthbert, a former SFU student, researchers tested a chemical insertion...

6th Dec 2021

Ensuring the safety of customers, partners and staff, GO Wipes Europe will be held virtually in 2021. The two-day international conference will take place online during December 13-14, 2021. It is an opportunity for the participants to be equipped with the latest market developments, challenges and opportunities within the nonwoven industry.

6th Dec 2021

SDL Atlas has introduced a redesign to the HydroPro Hydrostatic head tester. The HydroPro tests the water resistance to fabrics, determining the waterproof properties of fabrics such as canvas, coated fabrics, hood fabric, tarpaulin, rain-proof fabrics and geotextiles. SDL Atlas is a supplier of textile testing equipment and laboratory products in the...

6th Dec 2021

Toray has developed Camifu, a polyester filament fabric that combines the softness, smoothness, and comfort of synthetic fibres with the natural feel and random unevenness of traditional Japanese paper. The multinational firm specialises in industrial products centred on technologies in organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biochemistry.

6th Dec 2021

The 28th China International Disposable Paper Expo (CIDPEX), one of the largest global disposable hygiene exhibitions, has awarded and given recognition to American Hygienics Corporation (AHC) as one of the largest wet wipes manufacturers in China. AHC is one of the largest manufacturers of wet wipes in Asia with two manufacturing facilities.