world textile events news

18th Mar 2021

Bostik, a leader in pad attachment adhesives, has unveiled a new adhesive technology for the feminine hygiene market. StayX delivers best-in-class stay-in-place performance, which has been as verified by Staybility, a patent-pending test introduced by the company. The pads with StayX adhesive technology stay in place during typical movements of life.

17th Mar 2021

Indian armed forces will completely ban import of clothing needed to sustain its soldiers at extreme temperatures if the domestic textile industry can innovate and manufacture them, according to chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, who today said the forces have a huge stake in technical textiles and will continue to use them in the years...

17th Mar 2021

Va-Q-tec, pioneer of highly efficient products for thermal insulation, and Hutchinson are collaborating to develop high-performance, super-efficient insulation solutions to improve thermal management of airplanes and electric vehicles. The strategic partnership provides va-Q-tec's vacuum insulation panels to tap into the automotive and aerospace...

17th Mar 2021

Pontis Engineering, which specialises in one-stop-shop engineering solutions for advanced composite niche applications, is collaborating with AMAC to develop next level composite solutions for the e-mobility sector. The two intend to contribute to meeting the global sustainability challenges with high-end, lightweight and energy-saving composite...

16th Mar 2021

The Hightex international technical textiles and nonwoven trade fair, which was scheduled to be held on June 22-26, 2021, has been postponed to June 14-18, 2022, considering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world. The postponement decision was taken as a result of intense discussions and evaluations with participants and sector...

16th Mar 2021

Scientists at the University of Sydney have devised a process for recycling of CFRP composites which retains 90 per cent of their original strength. Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, used in products such as wind turbines, aeroplane parts, cars and ships, are non-biodegradable materials and, until now, lacked a viable recycling method.

15th Mar 2021

After a successful hybrid event last year, Cinte Techtextil China is again offering online solutions for exhibitors and buyers unable to attend the in-person fair to be held during June 22-24 in Shanghai. This edition, to focus on modern technical textiles and nonwovens, marks the first, the fair is being held annually, having been a biennial event so...

15th Mar 2021

Scott Bader, a UK-based manufacturer of adhesives, resins, gelcoats and functional polymers, has announced it has joined the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Corporate Partnership scheme. SCI is a unique global multidisciplinary network connecting scientists, business people, students and other key players involved in science-based innovation.

15th Mar 2021

Pontis Engineering, which specialises in one-stop-shop engineering solutions for advanced composite niche applications, is collaborating with AMAC to develop next level composite solutions for the e-mobility sector. The two intend to contribute to meeting the global sustainability challenges with high-end, lightweight and energy-saving composite...