technology textiles

13th Oct 2023

The IEA reports that cooling systems consume 15 per cent of global electricity and produce 10 per cent of GHG emissions. Increasing demand for air conditioning necessitates energy-efficient solutions. Textile facades, like rohotex-Spectracool, offer a game-changing approach. These technical fabrics can cool buildings without using external energy...

12th Oct 2023

Germany’s BASF is supplying Asahi Kasei's Roica division with biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran (THF BMB) to create sustainable stretch fibres. This collaboration supports Asahi Kasei's launch of a new sustainable apparel collection. BASF's THF BMB reduces the carbon footprint, with Asahi Kasei aiming for a 50 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions.

10th Oct 2023

The Hygienix Innovation Award finalists include Glatfelter with GlatPure, a bio-based absorbent hygiene product range; Mundao's Diap’Earth, an industrially compostable baby diaper; and Sequel's Spiral Tampon with an innovative design for enhanced absorption. The winner will be announced on the last day of the four-day event beginning from November 13.

9th Oct 2023

Rockline has reduced greenhouse gas emissions at its Arkansas plants by 36 per cent through a sustainability strategy, including participation in SWEPCO's Renewable Energy Choice programme, which provides renewable energy from wind farms in Oklahoma. In line with sustainability goals, Rockline aims to cut carbon emissions by 50 per cent within a...

9th Oct 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its ECO range of sustainable nonwoven carpet backings, including Colback ECO-R and Lutradur ECO-R, which contain 51-90 per cent recycled materials. These backings are designed for various carpet applications, helping reduce the carbon footprint by using recycled polyester instead of virgin materials.

9th Oct 2023

India’s textiles ministry recently announced extending the implementation date for the Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022. The order, scheduled to come into effect on October 7, 2023, will now be enforced from January 1, 2024. The decision was made following requests by firms for time to comply with the specifications of Bureau of Indian...

9th Oct 2023

To ensure superior quality, safety and comprehensive reliability, India’s textile ministry has notified Quality Control Orders for 20 agro textile items that will come into effect from April 1, 2024, a top ministry official has said. The ministry has also sanctioned 11 R&D projects in agro textiles worth ₹13.67 crore for development of innovative...

8th Oct 2023

Ahlstrom is expanding its product range for pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications, aiming to support sustainability in packaging industry. With the MasterTape pack, Ahlstrom offers a more eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging tape, meeting growing demand. Their tape products use FSC certified fibres and high bio-based...

7th Oct 2023

Ahlstrom has completed significant investment at its Madisonville plant to expand glass fibre tissue business, meeting the rising market demand for sustainable building materials. The FibRoc product portfolio provides fire, moisture and water protection for construction industry. All of Ahlstrom's glass fibre tissue solutions are free of...