world fashion designers news

16th Sep 2019

Covestro's Maezio continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites have added a new tool to automotive designers' toolbox for designing unique appearances. These have been used in the wheels of the ES8 and ES6, the all-electric SUVs from Chinese Electric Vehicle startup NIO. The wheels feature aluminum rims with opt-in carbon fibre blade inserts.

16th Sep 2019

BeBop Sensors, leader in smart fabric sensor technology with over four million state-of-the-art wearable smart fabric sensors shipped, has unveiled the new BeBop Sensors Forte Data Glove Enterprise Edition, the first all-day affordable high-performance wireless VR/AR haptic glove built for business. It provides true real-time haptic feedback.

13th Sep 2019

Royal HaskoningDHV, CEAD and DSM have partnered to make the first lightweight 3D printed FRP pedestrian bridge prototype using a composite material. It comprises a glass filled thermoplastic PET (Arnite) and is combined with continuous glass fibres which are added in the 3D printing process. This provides high strength with versatility and...

13th Sep 2019

Braskem's I'm green Polyethylene (PE) bioplastic has been used in ProdTek's new Turf Cushion line of turf underlay products, enhancing its sustainability. ProdTek's Turf Cushion is installed under artificial turf for applications such as play grounds, play areas, sports fields, roof tops, and indoor play areas where shock attenuation is critical for...

13th Sep 2019

Sympatex is set to display the pilot production slots of Utmospheric, a seamless, no-stitch three-dimensional waterproof inner shoe, for 2020/2021 winter season, at Lineapelle, in hall 22P M11-M19/N12-N20. The international exhibition of leather, accessories, components, fabrics, synthetics, and models will be held from October 2-4, 2019, in Milan.

13th Sep 2019

Metsa Tissue, part of Metsa group, has applied for a new environmental permit in Mariestad, Sweden, as part of its Future Mill programme. In the first phase, the plan includes a new tissue paper machine, an automated warehouse, and an office building in the Mariestad mill. The investments in first phase are estimated to amount to approximately €230...

12th Sep 2019

Ineos, one of the world’s largest chemicals companies, has taken over the entire composites business of Ashland Global Holdings. The acquisition also includes a BDO facility in Germany. Ashland's Composites Business will become Ineos Composites. It aims to emerge as a global leader in unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and gelcoats.

12th Sep 2019

Johns Manville (JM), a market-leading manufacturer of continuous filament glass fibre and a Berkshire Hathaway company, is showcasing affordable thermoplastic composites products for lightweight applications at the ongoing Composites Europe 2019 show in Stuttgart, Germany. The new technology includes OS-6 series and the new NCF-6 and CR-6 series.

12th Sep 2019

Gore is displaying its high-performance solutions at the Defense & Security Equipment International (DSEI), London. From cables and assemblies for vehicles and aircraft to fabric technologies for soldiers to ensure operational readiness, success, and safety - all are at display. Main attractions include high speed data cables and Pyrad fabric...