textile technology

30th Aug 2019

GreenLight, a project funded by the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, has successfully developed a process for production of carbon fibres from a lignin-based precursor at the pilot scale. There were nine partners from four European countries in the GreenLight project.

30th Aug 2019

Industry experts in filtration science and technology will chair seven critical sessions for INDA's inaugural FiltXPO, North American’s expo and technical conference for filtration and separation. The event will be held from February 26-28, 2020, at Navy Pier, Chicago. Technical conference sessions will run in conjunction with the show floor exhibition.

30th Aug 2019

Miller Weldmaster has announced the launch of the fabric bond tape and fabric bond FR tape used to weld acrylic material for awnings, marine products, and more. Miller Weldmaster is a global provider of industrial fabric welding systems. The company was founded by Al Miller to efficiently and profitably provide manufacturing and service solutions.

29th Aug 2019

Domo Chemicals has signed a deal with Solvay to take over its Performance Polyamides Business in Europe. The business to be taken over includes engineering plastics operations in France and Poland; high performance fibres in France; and polymer and intermediates operations in France, Spain and Poland. The acquisition is likely to close by the end of Q4 ...

29th Aug 2019

Covestro's Platilon thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films have been certified with Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, which indicates their high level of product safety. They are breathable, waterproof, tear-resistant and skin-friendly which makes them the material of choice for sports articles and outdoor clothing, and also for furniture and seat covers for...

29th Aug 2019

Sanfe, a start-up incubated by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi for designing and developing products for improving female health and hygiene, recently launched the first reusable sanitary pads made with composite banana fibre that can last up to two years, or around 120 washes. The highly-absorbent, ultra-thin and leak-proof pads prevent...

29th Aug 2019

At ITMA 2019, Karl Mayer presented a new version of Lace.Express machine platform for intimate apparel sector. The new machine platform combines the OJ models with different bar configurations in a uniform layout. Moreover all the OJ models in the series will be compatible to each other. The range includes OJ 91/1, OJ 85/1, OJ 65/1, OJ 59/1 and OJ 42/1.

28th Aug 2019

Element Materials Technology (Element) is setting up a state-of-the-art aerospace materials testing laboratory in Shanghai, China. The laboratory, to open in September 26, will specialise in a range of services such as chemical analysis, fatigue testing, failure investigation, mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, and on-site testing at client...

28th Aug 2019

Workwear manufacturer Ballyclare has signed a major new national framework deal for the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Under the 4-year deal, Ballyclare will provide stationwear to numerous fire services who have already signed up to Lot 1 of the National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Workwear. Initially, Ballyclare will supply some 120,000...