textile technology

13th May 2020

The Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America, has announced that its CEO search committee has selected Zane Clark new CEO, effective June 15. SAMPE’s current CEO and executive director, Gregg Balko, announced his retirement in December, and will be staying on until July 1 to ensure a successful transition.

13th May 2020

Computer engineers from Continuous Composites in Coeur d’Alene in Idaho state teamed up with Altek, a manufacturer based in Washington state’s Liberty Lake city, to turn their expertise of making high-strength aircraft components into reusable N95 masks that could help ease the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight COVID-19.

13th May 2020

Brazilian nonwovens giant Fitesa is expanding capacity. It has signed four new projects with technology supplier Reicofil. The package includes state-of-the-art equipment that will significantly increase capacity to serve the healthcare and hygiene markets, making nonwovens for medical gowns, drapes, surgical and N95 facemasks, diapers and sanitary...

13th May 2020

Ecofibre Limited, a provider of hemp products in US and Australia, has commenced distribution of Hemp Black facemasks across the US. Ecofibre has previously announced that its Hemp Black business would adjust and accelerate its product launch plans to shift capacity and meet developing demand for the personal protection equipment (PPE).

12th May 2020

Freudenberg, a German-based global technology group, has announced that the company has acquired 100 per cent of the shares in Low & Bonar plc. Freudenberg submitted an offer in September 2019. Low & Bonar is a global manufacturer of technical textiles. The company will be integrated in the Freudenberg Performance Materials Business Group.

12th May 2020

Palexpo and Edana have rescheduled INDEX 20 exhibition to be held from September 7-10, 2021, as a result of the ongoing uncertainty facing the world in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the continuing ban on gatherings of large numbers of people in Switzerland. Held every three years, INDEX is the largest global meeting place for the nonwovens...

12th May 2020

Mahlo has launched infrared technology for measuring and controlling production processes of spunlaced nonwovens. With its systems for process control and quality measurement, Mahlo, manufacturer of measuring and automation systems for the textile and finishing industry, supports manufacturers in the production of high-quality nonwoven articles for...

12th May 2020

INDA, the association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, has launched a portal, Allies Against COVID-19, on its website. It connects industry resources and increases awareness of actions by nonwoven and engineered fabric producers in the fight against COVID-19. The website details such actions from 71 INDA member companies that span the entire supply...

12th May 2020

Superior Group of Companies (SGC), a brand builder of apparel products, has announced to donate $5 million WonderWink and Fashion Seal Healthcare branded scrubs to hospitals and healthcare facilities in areas impacted by Covid-19. SGC is also partnering with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s central coordinating team to distribute scrubs to various New York...