textile technology

6th Jul 2020

TRB is running an apprenticeship scheme to give individuals the understanding, skills and competencies needed for a role in the composites sector. Two apprentices from TRB have already been enrolled on this scheme. The apprenticeship has been developed by people in the industry to meet the current and future needs of the composites manufacturing sector.

6th Jul 2020

A Celli Nonwovens has been chosen by Eruslu Nonwoven Group to supply it with a new end-line. The supply of winding solutions for spunlace products to Eruslu Nonwoven Group by A Celli Nonwovens strengths the collaboration between the two. Eruslu Nonwoven produces and exports diapers for adults and children, wet towels and wipes to more than 100...

6th Jul 2020

Scientists at Harvard University have developed Smart Thermally Actuating Textiles (STATs) that bring about pressure changes in soft robots by electrically controlling liquid-vapour phase changes, eliminating the need for pneumatic tethers. This opens up new textile robotic applications. Soft robots need "actuating" and "sensing" systems for motion.

4th Jul 2020

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess will showcase lightweight solutions based on its Tepex-branded continuous-fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites for brake pedals as well as structural components of the vehicle body and high-voltage battery at the VDI Congress - Plastics in Automotive Engineering - to be held virtually due to the Corona pandemic.

4th Jul 2020

Berry Global Group has joined hands with the Medicom Group to design the manufacturing solution and guarantee the supply of nonwoven fabric for use in producing hundreds of millions of face masks annually as part of Medicom's agreement with the British government. Medicom is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of medical and respiratory masks.

4th Jul 2020

Edana, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has elected new governors and a new team of officers for 2020 - 2021. Mikael Staal Axelsen (Fibertex) remains as chair, supported by vice-chairs Åsa Johansson (Essity, Sweden) and David Lamb (Nonwovenn, UK). Giorgio Mantovani (Corman, Italy) is elected as Treasurer.

3rd Jul 2020

Clim8, a French intelligent thermal technology company, has announced to expand the leadership team, as it surges toward the North American market. Created in 2016, Clim8 launched a disruptive patented thermal technology with premium brands in Europe (Odlo, Ixon) and South Korea (K2 Korea), and are well-positioned to expand its North America efforts.

3rd Jul 2020

Alpha Pro Tech, manufacturer of products meant to protect people, products and environments, such as disposable protective apparel and building products, is all set to be listed in the broad-market Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 Indexes at the conclusion of the 2020 Russell indexes annual reconstitution. This will provide increased visibility to the...

3rd Jul 2020

Teijin Carbon Europe, the Teijin group's carbon fibre business in Europe, has increased the production capacity of its German produced chopped carbon fibre type Tenax -E HT C604 6mm by 40 per cent. With Tenax carbon fibres and composites, Teijin offers innovative solutions for aerospace, automotive, industry, energy, electronics, and sporting goods.