textiles accessories news

23rd Feb 2021

Sicomin, the leading formulator of bio-epoxy resin systems brand GreenPoxy, and Greenboats have partnered to produce the first ever natural fibre composite (NFC) nacelle for an offshore wind turbine. Use of NFC structures in wind energy lowers energy consumption in manufacturing and improves sustainability of the composite materials used in the turbine.

23rd Feb 2021

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business division of Dow, has introduced bio-based Affinity RE, expanding its high-performance Affinity GA polyolefin elastomers (POE). Affinity RE offers an alternative to fossil fuel-based products and can help to reduce the carbon footprint while delivering the same performance as the entire Affinity GA range.

23rd Feb 2021

TenCate Protective Fabrics has unveiled a new finish which is completely free of PFAS chemicals. This is in response to growing demand from the fire service industry to move away from products containing PFAS-based chemistry. The company is working with supply chain and garment manufacturing partners for phased availability of outer shells with new...

22nd Feb 2021

OrganoClick, a public Swedish cleantech company, has signed a 5-year frame work agreement with a leading nonwoven manufacturer for supply of OrganoClick’s bio-based binders. Under the 5-year term of the contract, OrganoClick will supply its bio-binder according to a forecasted yearly volume that will be confirmed in detail in 6-month periods.

22nd Feb 2021

Jinan Shengquan Group Share Holding Co (SQ Group) in partnership with Hong Kong Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) has developed an antiviral, antibacterial fabric which, it claims, kills 100 per cent of the COVID-19 virus under experimental conditions. The activity is retained even after 30 washes, with fabric killing over 99 per cent of...

22nd Feb 2021

Solvay and Vertical Aerospace are collaborating to develop a piloted electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the first flying prototype of which is to test fly in September 2021. Solvay will provide access to its composite and adhesive qualified product portfolio and specialised technical and application support for the project.

19th Feb 2021

Edana has opened the registrations for the 2021 edition of Outlook online, which will be held from April 21-23, 2021. Outlook has earned a reputation as the premier nonwovens personal care, hygiene, and wipes conference. Every year, hundreds of professionals have gathered for three days in premium venues to meet, network, do business and share...

19th Feb 2021

Herculite Products Inc, a US-based leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance laminated and custom fabrics, has announced that the company acquired the laminated fabrics division of Burlan Manufacturing LLC. This acquisition strengthens Herculite’s position as a global leader in high performance reinforced textile composites.

19th Feb 2021

Americhem, a US-based global masterbatch manufacturer that specialises in custom colour and additive masterbatch solutions, has been awarded the Bronze EcoVadis medal. This result places Americhem among the top 50 per cent of companies assessed by EcoVadis. This prestigious award is presented to companies who achieve a high level of global...