textile technology

2nd Jun 2020

There is a need to deploy existing methods such as cement co-processing more widely to recycle wind turbine blades, composite waste recycling should be improved through the development of alternative recycling technologies, according to a report by WindEurope, the European Chemical Industry Council and the European Composites Industry Association.

2nd Jun 2020

Google is developing a touch sensitive e-textile cord prototype to control music and other media. It has been made with a helical sensing matrix that helps the user control music by simply using his fingers. The touch-sensitive cords can be instructed based on the discretion of the user, who may single tap, double tap, twist or apply pressure on the...

1st Jun 2020

Kordsa, the global player of tire, construction reinforcement and composites technologies, has announced that its new technology, honeycomb composite sandwich panel, is a promising material to be used in commercial aero plane interior. Kordsa suggests that the main job of today’s engineers is to find the most efficient & sustainable ways in every...

1st Jun 2020

Trinity Technology Group (TTG) has launched innovative composite fabric for medical face masks. The new fabric uses the latest Airadigm innovation which takes healthcare personnel protection to the next level. The group leveraged expertise in filtration and membrane engineering with extensive performance fabric design knowledge to create the new media.

1st Jun 2020

Carbonado, Indian company Bplugd IOT’s flagship brand and an award-winning maker of high-tech urban mobility gear, has introduced AerFit NEO respirators which have been treated with Polygiene ViralOff technology. AerFit NEO is a filtering face-piece respirator (face mask) that is reusable. The company has a broad distribution network in India.

29th May 2020

Berry Global Group is making investment in its global meltblown nonwoven fabric capacity for South America, strengthening its global reach and position as nonwovens manufacturer. This line is Berry’s first meltblown asset, based on its Meltex technology, to be located in South America. It will support the demand for health and wellness products.

29th May 2020

DSM Protective Materials has made FibrXL its global premium distribution partner for Dyneema products. The initial focus will be on Europe and North America. DSM Protective Materials will continue to service its strategic customers directly as well as develop both innovative and cost-efficient solutions. FibrXL provides fibre enhancement services.

29th May 2020

INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, has announced the publication of the seventh edition of the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report for its members. INDA, the leading nonwovens association headquartered in the US, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry in global commerce.

29th May 2020

CIRFS, the European man-made fibres association, has announced the election of Robert van de Kerkhof to take on the role of president at company’s AGM. Kerkhof succeeds Necat Altin, general manager of Korteks and head of Zorlu Holding Textiles Group, whose mandate has expired but will remain a member of the board as the past-president.