technology textiles

29th Nov 2022

Switzerland-based leading acoustic and thermal management supplier for vehicles Autoneum has created a fully recyclable carpet system that is made of 100-per cent polyester. The carpet system is made with high content of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET), latex-free manufacturing process, and less energy-intensive production process.

28th Nov 2022

Graphene nanotubes used as an electrostatic dissipative material add expanded electrostatic discharge protection without compromising resistance to aggressive environments, as per Luxembourg-based nanotechnology company OCSiAl. Polymer-coated chemical-resistant fabrics and fireproof special textiles with expanded ESD safety function have been...

25th Nov 2022

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has completed the installation of 13,000 square metres of photovoltaic panels on the roof of its Nantong factory. With renewable energy, Freudenberg plans to support sustainability. Other green initiatives at the factory include innovations that increase energy savings, mitigate emissions, and reduce waste.

24th Nov 2022

The Center of Excellence in Nonwovens at Germany’s STFI has implemented a measurement and control concept by electronics manufacturer PLEVA at its spunlace laboratory facility to make the nonwoven production process highly energy efficient. This includes sensors for residual moisture, fabric temperature, exhaust humidity, and a process control system.

23rd Nov 2022

Finland’s manufacturer of fibre-based products Ahlstrom has posted 29-per cent growth in net sales to €867.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, ended September 30, 2022. The company’s comparable EBITDA improved to €120 million in Q3 FY22, representing 13.8 per cent of net sales, compared to €82.7 million in the corresponding period of FY21.

23rd Nov 2022

Finland’s Ahlstrom has named Jorn P. Jensen as chief financial officer (CFO), and a member of the group executive management team, as of December 1, 2022. Jensen has 27 years of experience as CFO, most recently at Dyson and earlier at Carlsberg A/S. CFO Sakari Ahdekivi will leave Ahlstrom by December 2022, to pursue new opportunities outside the...

23rd Nov 2022

Dyper, US’ diapering company, has become the first company to char a diaper with its Byochar technology. With this innovation, Dyper enters the biochar economy by turning soiled diapers into biochar. Dyper diapers are a certified 55 per cent USDA Bio-preferred product, certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX, and awarded a 5-star Dermatest rating.

22nd Nov 2022

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, convened 500 absorbent hygiene and personal care professionals from 30 countries and throughout the supply chain to participate in the eighth edition of Hygienix. The premier event for absorbent hygiene and personal care markets was held in New Orleans city, Louisiana, from November 14–17.

18th Nov 2022

Andritz will be presenting its innovative nonwovens and textile solutions at International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITME) 2022 in Greater Noida, India, from December 8–13 (hall 12, booth A22). The broad Andritz product portfolio covers state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies, including air-through bonding, airlay, and...