textile technology

12th Feb 2021

Solvay and Leonardo have joined hands to set up a research lab for the purpose of developing novel thermoplastic composite materials and production processes, crucial for the future of the aerospace industry. The partnership represents an important milestone in facilitating a step-change in composite part manufacture and in reducing environmental...

12th Feb 2021

SanMar Corporation, supplier of wholesale accessories and apparel, has entered into a collaboration with WonderWink to offer world-class healthcare scrubs. The move combines SanMar's extensive distribution network and industry expertise with WonderWink innovative design, product quality and styling, marking SanMar's entry into healthcare apparel sector.

11th Feb 2021

Hexcel, a leading advanced composites company which develops lightweight, high-performance structural materials, has received Type Approval Certification for its HexPly M9 prepreg materials from DNV GL. The addition of the HexPly M9 prepreg range to Hexcel’s DNV GL certified portfolio gives ship and boat builders optimal prepreg processing options.

10th Feb 2021

RAMPF Composite Solutions, renowned for first-class composite design and manufacturing solutions to various industries including aerospace, defence, transportation, medical, and green technology¸ is using its new eight-head Tailored Fibre Placement (TFP) machine to design complex parts with high structural performance, weight savings, and lower cost.

9th Feb 2021

Strengthening the fight against Covid-19, ACTife has produced textile materials which kill bacteria and viruses. These utilise semiconductor sputtering technology, which uses silver, copper and titanium sputtering to produce hydroxyl radicals on the surface of the fabric. Hydroxyl radicals destroy viruses and bacteria by making their proteins lose...

9th Feb 2021

Massif, a leader in flame-resistant clothing, has announced the hiring of new vice president and general manager Christine Collins. With years of experience in both garments and textiles, Collins is poised to continue the growth at Massif. Collins comes from Adidas, where she was responsible for textile and garment production in the Western Hemisphere.

9th Feb 2021

Garware Polyester Ltd (GPL), the flagship company of Garware Group and a leading player in specialty polyester films in India, has announced its financial results for third quarter (Q3) fiscal 2021 ended on December 31, 2020. Revenue for the quarter increased 31 per cent to ₹259.36 crore compared to revenue of ₹197.94 crore in the same quarter prior...

8th Feb 2021

Nanit, creator of the most advanced baby monitor, has unveiled new AI-powered tool for parents - Smart Sheets - the first textile that allows parents to measure their baby's height and track their growth using Nanit camera's computer vision technology. The company will launch features such as a growth chart and time-lapse video compilation later this...

8th Feb 2021

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has launched a new product portfolio for the sports and outdoor market. In addition to the well-known products, the company now offers highly elastic and breathable inserts and tapes for all types of sportswear in the Freudenberg Active Range. Most of the products are made of at least 70 per cent recycled...