textile technology

25th Mar 2021

Import dependence for machinery, low awareness about technical textile products, lack of standardisation and related regulation and little domestic manufacturing of specialty fibres are some weaknesses of the Indian technical textile industry identified in a SWOT analysis in a new report by KPMG and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and...

25th Mar 2021

Saertex, a manufacturer of technical textiles, is going for price increase due to a greatly changed, tense supply situation in the commodity markets. A variety of external factors, intensified by the indirect effects of the pandemic, and a significant increase in demand have led to this scenario. The increase in prices will be between 10 and 20 per...

24th Mar 2021

A new UK industry consortium called ASCEND (Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development) has been launched to accelerate the development of composite material and process technologies for the next generation of energy efficient aircraft and future mobility. The consortium is being led by GKN Aerospace, and will focus on lightweight...

24th Mar 2021

International technology Group Andritz has operationalised two PrimeLineST tissue production lines supplied to Suzhou Taison Paper Co. The machines process pre-dried bleached bamboo pulp, NBKP and LBKP market pulp to make high-quality facial tissue, toilet paper, paper towels, handkerchiefs, and napkins. These enable highly efficient drying, saving...

23rd Mar 2021

With a view to promote sustainable packaging solutions for a circular economy, Michelman has become part of the International Molded Fibre Association (IMFA), which advocates use of molded fibre products for environmental sustainability. Michelman’s barrier coatings help improve fibre-based packaging’s functionality while managing its end-of-life.

23rd Mar 2021

Nassimi, an innovator in premium faux leather, has developed Supreen, a new performance fabric using cutting-edge woven and coated technology. The result is a unique liquid-barrier textile with a soft hand that offers impressive upholstery options. Supreen tackles the spills and stains without compromising high-end design, sustainability, or...

23rd Mar 2021

The Hungarian brand, 878, has entered the global market for premium sailing apparel with its products that are designed and manufactured in Hungary. These original clothing items address the unresolved issues of professional sailing and combine technological and material innovation to increase the performance of leisure sailors and professional...

23rd Mar 2021

Asia Nonwovens Exhibition (ANEX), one of the three major nonwovens exhibitions in the world, and Shanghai International Nonwovens Exhibition (SINCE), an important nonwovens exhibition in Asia, are being organised from July 22 to 24 in Shanghai. ANEX and SINCE cover the entire chain from raw materials, production machinery and accessories, to converted...

23rd Mar 2021

Bondex is increasing manufacturing capacity for needlepunch nonwovens by adding a new line at its headquarters in Trenton, SC. The new line will be supplied by the DiloGroup in Germany and designed to meet the growing demands of the filtration, PPE and other industrial markets. It is expected to be fully commercial in the fourth quarter of 2021.