textiles raw materials news

7th Jul 2021

Chronolife, MedTech and service operator for the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic diseases, and Chugai Pharma France, have joined hands to develop a smart textile that will assess and monitor the long-term joint health of patients. The smart textile will help in “real-life” monitoring of the impact of chronic pathologies on patients' articular...

7th Jul 2021

Qarbon Aerospace has announced its membership in the American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA). Qarbon Aerospace, headquartered in Red Oak, Texas, is a leading provider of large, complex composite, and metallic structural components and assemblies such as fuselages, wings, flight control surfaces, and engine nacelles and components.

6th Jul 2021

Freudenberg has developed Evolon RE - an even more sustainable version of its high-performance microfilament textiles. Evolon RE is manufactured from an average of 70 per cent recycled polyester, which the company makes by recycling post-consumer PET bottles in-house. It can be used for various purposes including high-tech wiping and technical...

6th Jul 2021

Core & Main, a specialised distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, is taking over L & M Bag & Supply Co, and some of its affiliates. The two have entered into a definitive agreement in this connection. This marks Core & Main's 13th transaction since becoming an independent company in August...

5th Jul 2021

Essity has finalised its acquisition of the remaining 63.8 per cent of the shares in the Australian hygiene company, Asaleo Care. Essity AustralAsia, which is the name of the regional unit going forward, will be consolidated into Essity’s accounts, as of July 1, 2021. Essity is a global hygiene and health company, with its headquarters in Stockholm,...

5th Jul 2021

Norco, a UK-based leading developer of GRP mouldings and lightweight composite structures, has announced that the company has been awarded AS9100D certification at its new Winfrith manufacturing facility which now demonstrates their ability to work at the highest possible standard required for the aviation, space, and defence sectors.

5th Jul 2021

Scientists at MIT and Harvard University have developed a face mask that can detect Covid-19 infection in wearers within about 90 minutes. The masks are embedded with tiny, disposable sensors that can be modified to detect other viruses. These sensors can also be incorporated in clothing such as lab coats, detecting health care workers’ exposure to...

2nd Jul 2021

Deutsche Aircraft, which is building a new 40-seat turbo prop aircraft, is working with GKN Aerospace for the aircraft’s Empennage production. GKN Aerospace, the global tier 1 aerospace supplier, is a leader in aerostructures and is aligned with Deutsche Aircraft in advanced technologies. The aircraft is being developed on the principles of...

2nd Jul 2021

The German Institutes of Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf (DITF) and its project partner T1TAN have developed a glove for soccer goalkeepers to prevent 90 per cent of injuries caused by overstretching. The scientists developed a mechanical concept which helps absorb the force in the fingertips and optimally transfer it to the forearm via the wrist ...