technology textiles

29th Aug 2023

VPC Group has acquired United States-based Fibrix LLC, a leader in nonwoven materials for various industries including filtration and furniture. VPC, which operates its non-woven businesses under the Fybon brand in Canada, plans to unite these operations under the Fibrix name. The merger is set to enhance market competitiveness and growth.

29th Aug 2023

Ontex has introduced innovations in baby pants and adult pants segments, outperforming the disposable pants market in 2022 and maintaining double-digit sales growth in 2023. Baby pants' popularity is rising, driven by easier transition from diapers to regular underwear. Ontex's introduction of the Dreamshield back pocket also enhances leakage...

28th Aug 2023

Fabric company Herculite has partnered with Renegade Plastics to introduce eco-friendly barn curtains for livestock protection. These curtains utilise Renegade's recyclable polypropylene-based coated fabric, free from harmful chemicals and heavy metals. The fabric offers UV stability, thermal insulation, and reduced microplastic pollution.

25th Aug 2023

M&S and WUKA campaign ‘Say Pants to the Tax’ to make period pants free from VAT is gaining support from politicians, charities, and businesses. M&S has pledged to pass the entire cost-saving to customers, reducing the price of a three-pack of period knickers from £20 to £16. Sainsbury’s, Mountain Warehouse, and Earthwise have also backed the...

22nd Aug 2023

VeryVery is disrupting infant care with its innovative, eco-friendly diapers designed in New Zealand. Focused on quality and sustainability, VeryVery offers ultra-absorbent, chemical-free diapers made from responsibly-sourced materials. The brand incorporates 40 per cent recycled plastic and showcases commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

22nd Aug 2023

Uster Technologies offers advanced fabric inspection solutions for nonwovens producers. Their Uster Jossi Vision Shield N utilises powerful imaging spectroscopes to detect and eliminate even small color deviations, ensuring contamination-free fibres. Uster EVS Fabriq Vision N provides automated defect detection at production's end, maintaining...

22nd Aug 2023

TenCate Protective Fabrics unveils its fire service outer shell, PBI Peak5, at the AFAC conference in Brisbane. The lightweight 180gsm construction offers improved comfort and mobility for firefighters, while patented Enforce technology enhances durability. The launch provides a platform to introduce PBI Peak5 to key stakeholders in the APAC region.

21st Aug 2023

Tallayne will acquire the Nufabrx brand and its retail unit. This move aims to expand product accessibility across North America and global markets. Nufabrx pioneered HealthWear, a concept merging clothing with medicine delivery via patented smart-textile technology. This reflects Tallayne's commitment to amplifying Nufabrx's distribution network.

21st Aug 2023

The INDA association and Waterloo Filtration Institute (WFI) are collaborating to organise the two-day FiltXPO conference programme, scheduled to be held from October 10-11 in Chicago. The conference, supported by WFI's filtration expertise and global network, will focus on advanced filtration technologies to create a cleaner, healthier world.