textiles raw materials news

18th Aug 2021

PRF Composite Materials has announced the opening of its fourth manufacturing facility in August 2021, completing an investment and expansion programme of approaching £6 million, and increasing manufacturing and R&D capacity and capability. The UK-based company is a leading manufacturer of high-performance materials for the advanced composites industry.

17th Aug 2021

Scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a soft and stretchable battery that is powered by human perspiration. A research-intensive public university, it has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, & social sciences, and graduate...

17th Aug 2021

Evolve Services, a producer of composite productions and reproductions, is expanding operations in Frederick County. It is adding a second production line, tripling facility space, and increasing production for its customers including 84 Lumber, Lansing Building Products, ABC Supply, BFS, and Home Depot. The company will invest $1.25 million in the...

16th Aug 2021

A collaborative research between University of Alberta and industry has led to development of a sensor which can detect deterioration in protective clothing of firefighters and others in hazardous work situations. The sensor presents a faster, easier way to detect damage from heat, moisture and UV light. Aging protective gear can put firefighters at...

16th Aug 2021

Gund has announced the acquisition of Power & Composite Technologies (PCT). PCT will continue to do business as PCT-A division of the Gund company. The announcement solidifies Gund’s commitment to developing new solutions and bringing high-quality products to its customers. Gund is a US-based manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions.

16th Aug 2021

US-based firm Acteev is set to launch its new performance textiles line at the 2021 Outdoor Retailer Expo, giving prospective brand and manufacturing partners the opportunity to experience the unique technology hands-on, in booth 51043-UL. Outdoor Retailer is a business-to-business outdoor sports show where brands, retailers, suppliers, and leaders...

13th Aug 2021

Carrington Textiles has received the RU status under the category of ‘flame resistant clothing for protection of industrial personnel against short-duration thermal exposures from fire’ for six of its flame retardant fabrics. The six fabrics are also NFPA 2112 accredited. Carrington Textiles is the largest producer of workwear fabrics based in the UK.

13th Aug 2021

Cobra International has expanded its development and manufacturing partnership with Thai UAV producer HG Robotics. Cobra is supporting HG Robotics with a new production concept for "Vetal" tail sitter VTOL drone. Vetal is a twin rotor, tail sitting, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, launched for agricultural surveys and general surveillance.

13th Aug 2021

Scientists in the University of Michigan have developed a process to untangle absorbent polymers in diapers and recycle them into materials similar to the gooey adhesives used in sticky notes and bandages. This has the potential to prevent tonnes of waste. The superabsorbent material in diapers is made up of a matrix of polymers that expand in dampness.