textile technology

4th Feb 2022

Ireland’s Resonate Testing has become the first company in Northern Ireland to secure certification from the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), which recognises the facility as a certified testing laboratory for transport packaging. Resonate Testing is a new commercial test house for organisations in need of high-quality testing.

4th Feb 2022

US’ W. L. Gore has unveiled its 2020 responsibility update for the fabrics division. The responsibility update 2020 shares details on how the division plans to leverage the newly introduced sustainability framework by using sound science, transparency and cooperation with others to provide innovative solutions to both its customers and the industry.

3rd Feb 2022

Known for its unique curation of home furnishings and décor, US’ Ballard has announced an official expansion of its home performance fabric options to include Crypton luxury textiles. It adds to Ballard's existing collection of distinguished Performance Fabrics, Sunbrella and Inside Out. Ballard provides unique curation of home furnishings and décor.

3rd Feb 2022

Hundreds of tents and rental professionals gathered at the recently held IFAI tent expo at Daytona Beach. Members of the Tent Rental Division and other industry professionals met in person for the first time in two years, driving near-record attendance at this year’s event. Tent Expo is a leading show for the tent rental and supply industry.

3rd Feb 2022

US’ ASTM’s geosynthetics committee (D35) has approved a new standard that will help engineers and specifiers who work with vinyl sheet piling. Applications for such piling include the construction of seawalls, retaining walls, and chemical cut-off walls. The new standard (D8427) covers material and testing requirements for polyvinyl chloride sheet...

3rd Feb 2022

Stora Enso is set to invest €40 million in new technology and restructuring of its fluff pulp production site in Skutskär, Sweden. The objective is to increase cost efficiencies and further improve the site’s climate footprint, thereby aligning with Stora Enso’s goal to provide regenerative solutions. Stora Enso is Europe’s leading producer of fluff...

2nd Feb 2022

The Finnish start-up, Nordic Bioproducts, has successfully spun a new plant-based textile fibre. The company is a spin-off from Aalto University in Finland and the proprietor of the patented AaltoCell technology. The company has created a new plant-based textile fibre, Norratex, which is manufactured without any toxic chemicals or expensive solvents.

2nd Feb 2022

US-based company, SWM International, has released its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report as part of its ongoing efforts to increase transparency around its ESG strategy and initiatives. The sustainability report highlights its commitment to sustainable business practices and how it is addressing key ESG areas of focus.

2nd Feb 2022

Unifrax, a manufacturer of high-performance specialty materials, has changed its name to Alkegen, to reflect the new company created following the acquisition of Lydall late last year, and will also move its corporate headquarters to Dallas, Texas. The name Alkegen is a modern adaptation of two words that are central to the company’s identity and...