textiles raw materials news

21st Jun 2021

With the first hybrid edition of Techtextil India slated to take place from November 25-27, Messe Frankfurt India will aim at reuniting technical textile players to explore new opportunities and grow together as a unified segment. The exhibition for technical textiles will host businesses across med-tech, agri-tech, geo-tech, sports-tech, home-tech and ...

21st Jun 2021

Arkema is investing in Erpro 3d Factory (E3DF), a French company that specialises in large-series additive manufacturing, to get hold of a 10 per cent stake in it. With this Arkema will become a member of the strategic committee of the company, and gain new expertise and accelerate development of new applications for its high-performance polymers.

18th Jun 2021

Paper Converting Machine Company, a division of Barry-Wehmiller and supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries, has unveiled Paragon tissue rewinder. Paragon is characterised by a patent-pending centre-surface design that produces superior caliper, bulk and diameter...

17th Jun 2021

The National Composites Centre (NCC) and Motivation have together designed and manufactured a wheelchair seat pan entirely from sustainable, green composite materials. The new seat pan is not only better for the environment but is also lighter than the plywood equivalent, with potential to significantly improve the quality of life for disabled people.

17th Jun 2021

Hexagon Digital Wave, a business of Hexagon Composites, has signed a contract with a US-based Type 3 composite cylinder manufacturer to supply Ultrasonic Examination (UE) equipment for its aerospace industry cylinders. The UE equipment will enable the testing of interior metallic liners and manufacturing flaws prior to completing the composite overwrap.

17th Jun 2021

Scientists at MIT have created the first fibre with digital capabilities. The fibre is thin and flexible and can be passed through a needle, sewn into fabrics, and washed at least 10 times without breaking down. A digital fibre can also store a lot of information in memory, and can sense, store, analyse, and infer activity after being sewn into a shirt.

16th Jun 2021

Taking place from June 22-24, this year’s Cinte Techtextil China marks the first edition since the fair switched from a biennial to an annual event. Exhibitors and visitors unable to attend the in-person event to be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, will be able to participate virtually with a range of options available.

16th Jun 2021

Bemis Associates, bonding innovation and design partner to leading technical, performance, luxury, and lifestyle brands, has become a distributor and converter of 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material, under a new partnership. Customers can now work directly with Bemis to incorporate 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material into their finished garments and...

16th Jun 2021

Avgol, a subsidiary of global petrochemical producer Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), has appointed Tommi Bjornman as its new CEO, replacing Shachar Rachim, who will focus on his broader role as CEO of IVL’s hygiene vertical in its fibres segment. Avgol provides the most comprehensive range of ultra-lightweight spun-melt non-woven...