textile technology

16th Dec 2020

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, is collaborating with Encina Development Group (Encina), a leading provider of solutions to produce renewable chemicals. The two intend to develop a long-term relationship and work together for producing circular, recycled polypropylene (PP).

16th Dec 2020

Fibre handling and converting specialist Cygnet Texkimp, a leading creel manufacturer, has developed a next-generation fibre unwinding creel that uses patented pneumatic technology to attain reliable tension. The Flatline Creel is meant to address the need for precision and uniformity in the high-end carbon fibre prepreg and multi-filament tow market.

15th Dec 2020

Advanced composites company, Hexcel, has announced that the scope of its long-term supplier contract with Safran has been expanded to include advanced composite materials for a broader range of commercial aerospace applications. Safran is an international group and tier-1 supplier of systems and equipment in the aerospace and defence markets.

14th Dec 2020

Westex, a leader in dual-hazard protective textiles, and Polartec, the premium provider of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, have joined hands to introduce a new collection of flame-resistant (FR), arc-rated (AR) knit fabric. The collection comprises three Polartec fabric constructions engineered with Westex FR/AR fabric technology.

14th Dec 2020

Arkema has acquired Colorado Photopolymer Solutions (CPS), a company based in the US, with strong technical expertise in photopolymer formulation for the fast-growing 3D printing market, with applications in the medical, composites, construction and consumer goods sectors. Arkema is a leader in specialty materials like adhesive and coating solutions.

14th Dec 2020

A project that will lighten the weight of Ford Transit vans involving the NCC has been awarded the Innovation in Design award at the Composites UK Industry Awards 2020. Ford, along with partners Gestamp, the NCC and the University of Nottingham, came together to reduce the weight of three components in a Ford Transit, the best-selling van of all time.

14th Dec 2020

Trelleborg’s applied technologies operation has launched its high temperature, low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) tooling material, as part of an agreement with CFP Composites to make TD1200 tooling available in Europe. Trelleborg is a leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp, and protect critical applications in various...

11th Dec 2020

Applied Nanoscience (ANI), a nanotechnology-based air filtration performance company, is working to produce NanoFense formulation in the US. It is setting up a pilot plant in Downs, KS with participation of the Kansas Department of Commerce. Last month, a wholly owned LLC of the company was awarded a PPE Manufacturing Grant for the fight against...

11th Dec 2020

PFNonwovens, a global producer of nonwoven fabrics with operations in Europe, the US and Africa, has undertaken expansion of its Hazleton site in Pennsylvania. The expansion, being carried out in two phases, at its North America centre of excellence will significantly increase manufacturing capacity and allow PFN to grow its medical and hygiene markets.