textile technology

22nd Apr 2020

UK manufacturer Promethean Particles has joined hands with textile companies and leading research facilities to study the possible anti-viral properties of its copper nanoparticles, designed for use in fabrics and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the healthcare sector. The company has played a crucial role in developing antimicrobial textiles.

22nd Apr 2020

JCT has partnered with Polygiene to launch VB-GO hazmat suits, face masks, and coveralls, all of which will have the functionality of Polygiene ViralOff antiviral treatment technology. JCT is a leading composite textile mill, producing cotton and synthetic textiles, technical textiles, specialised garments, sportswear, medicalwear, and filament yarns.

21st Apr 2020

With increasing economic uncertainties in both the aerospace and industrial sectors due to COVID-19 health crisis, Hexcel and Woodward have mutually agreed to terminate their merger agreement. In January 2020, the two companies had announced their decision to merge to create a premier integrated systems provider to serve the aerospace and industrial...

21st Apr 2020

Arris Composites, the pioneer of next-generation composites for mass-market applications, such as aerospace, automotive and consumer products, has generated $48.5 million in series B funding. Arris will expand its proprietary composite manufacturing capabilities and open facilities in the US and Taiwan, the latter for the consumer electronics industry.

21st Apr 2020

Ford has taken several steps to help fight Covid-19 pandemic. With design and testing consultation from 3M, Ford has designed a new powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) which is being produced at its Vreeland facility. The company is also producing face masks for internal use globally and leading efforts to manufacture reusable gowns from airbag...

21st Apr 2020

Carrington Textiles, a UK-based largest workwear fabric manufacturer, has announced that the company has increased capacity at its main processing facility in the UK to supply the domestic and international healthcare sector with the fabrics urgently needed for Personal protective equipment (PPE) in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

20th Apr 2020

In light of the recent worldwide shortage of surgical masks due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection, Shima Seiki has released additional knitting data for producing another type of 3D knit mask on its Wholegarment knitting machines. Shima Seiki is one of the leading flat knitting solutions provider, headquartered in Wakayama, Japan.

20th Apr 2020

Textile industry is increasingly realising the importance of reusable protective medical garments as the COVID-19 crisis leads to shortages of PPE for medical staff, according to TRSA which says that there is ample evidence showing reusable medical textiles are better for the environment and should be a major part of the nation's stockpile and supply...

20th Apr 2020

Tredegar Personal Care, global supplier of apertured films and elastic fabrics, has increased production of breathable, liquid penetration-resistant apertured films, used in medical facemasks and N95 respirators. The company also makes elastic laminate solutions which can be used for ear loops and headbands for face masks, N95 respirators and face...