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India’s National Technical Textile Mission to boost innovation

10th Dec 2022

India’s National Technical Textile Mission is working to promote innovation and production in the textile sector, said Union minister Piyush Goyal at the CII Global Economic Policy Summit in New Delhi. He added that the government is making efforts towards boosting the cotton sector and that the pandemic highlighted the country’s dependence on supply...

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74 research projects worth ?232 cr approved under NTTM in India so far

9th Dec 2022

Under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), India has so far approved 74 research projects worth ?232 crore in the areas of speciality fibres and technical textiles by premier research institutes and organisations in association with industry partners, minister of state for textiles Darshana Jardosh told the lower house of parliament recently.

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Technotex 2023 to empower start-ups: Indian minister Darshana Jardosh

7th Dec 2022

Technical textiles fair Technotex 2023 will be held in Mumbai, India from February 22–24, 2023. The event is being organised by the Indian ministry of textiles in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Industry, under National Technical Textiles Mission. The ministry looks forward to more than 15,000 business visitors at the...

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German researchers develop solution for optimising nonwoven production

6th Dec 2022

ProQuIV, the solution developed by Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, enables nonwoven masks to filter out at least 94 per cent of the aerosols in the case of the FFP-2 mask and 99 per cent in the case of the FFP-3 version. The solution also enables masks to let enough air through to ensure that the wearer can still breathe properly.

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NSA acquires Forum-Direct to expand US manufacturing base

5th Dec 2022

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a leading manufacturer of protective clothing, has announced the acquisition of San Antonio, TX-based, Forum-Direct. This acquisition strengthens NSA’s commitment to manufacturing American-made products. Forum-Direct has an excellent reputation for manufacturing advanced outerwear solutions for the law enforcement market.

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US’ Domtar announces CEO transition plan

3rd Dec 2022

US’ Domtar, a provider of fibre-based products, has announced that president and CEO John Williams will retire on June 30, 2023. Additionally, to continue Domtar’s forward momentum, Steve Henry, senior vice president of packaging, has been appointed to the role of executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer (COO) effective immediately.

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3M Thinsulate helps US’ Watson Gloves with sustainable insulation

3rd Dec 2022

The 3M Thinsulate team has helped its business partner, Watson Gloves, a North American supplier of quality gloves for gardening, construction, and motorcycling, mark its second century in business with a statement-making move toward sustainable materials and business practices. Thinsulate is a brand of synthetic fibre thermal insulation used in...

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Finland’s Suominen names Tommi Bjornman as president & CEO

2nd Dec 2022

Suominen has announced the appointment of Tommi Bjornman as the new president and CEO of the company. Bjornman currently works as the president and CEO of Avgol Nonwovens and starts as Suominen’s president and CEO at the latest in May 2023. Suominen, which is headquartered in Finland, manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other...

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US' INDA appoints MaryJo Lilly as market intelligence leader

1st Dec 2022

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named MaryJo Lilly as its new market intelligence leader. Lilly brings more than 20 years of expertise in nonwovens and engineered materials with a strong background in the disposable, medical, and specialty materials industries. Lilly holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

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