world textiles research news

24th Nov 2020

Latin America will lead Fitesa's capacity expansion endeavour with a new multibeam Reicofil 5 line to be installed in Cosmópolis (Brazil). Fitesa, among the largest nonwovens manufacturers specialising in innovative solutions for the hygiene and healthcare markets, is investing in new equipment and debottlenecking/upgrade projects to increase capacity.

24th Nov 2020

SGL Carbon and Koller Kunststofftechnik are jointly producing composite windshield for BMW Group. Replacement of the steel-based windshield with composite component will lead to significant weight reduction of the vehicle. The profiles will be compiled by SGL Carbon at its site in Innkreis, Austria, and processed by the injection molding experts at...

23rd Nov 2020

Propel LLC has been selected for the 2020 IFF Innovation Award for its project "Propel LLC Smart Integrated Shirt". The award by the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) is aimed at encouraging companies around the globe to weave tomorrow’s ideas into the fabrics of today. Propel’s US Navy funded smart shirt is able to monitor physiology of the wearer.

20th Nov 2020

Bast Fibre Technologies Inc (BFTi), a cleantech fibre engineering firm, developing and commercialising IP protected natural fibres for the nonwoven and textile industries, has earned a critical suite of certifications signifying its Onetm and Serotm technical natural linen and hemp fibres qualify as sustainable alternatives for the nonwoven industry.

20th Nov 2020

Jones Family of Companies, a leader in sustainable nonwovens products across a range of industries, has taken over Rontex America. The take-over is part of the Jones Family of Companies’ strategy of strengthening its presence and capabilities in its core nonwovens markets, including sleep products, packaging, acoustics, building materials and floor...

20th Nov 2020

An international research project is exploring the potential of innovative smart textiles for use across high growth industries. The €5.5 million SmartT programme, led by the University of Southampton, brings together specialists from the UK and France to apply functional inks in areas such as fashion, sport, safety ware, advertising and mapmaking.

20th Nov 2020

The sixth edition of INDA's virtual Hygienix 2020 event, which was held from November 17-19, 2020, connected global hygiene and personal care industry professionals, complying with pandemic guidelines. Over 240 professionals from 18 countries throughout the supply chain participated in the premier event for absorbent hygiene and personal care markets.

19th Nov 2020

In view of the pandemic, the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), a division of Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), will now hold the Geosynthetics Conference online during February 22–25, 2021. The event was scheduled in Kansas City, Mo, from February 21 to 24, 2021. The virtual expo hall will feature world-class exhibitors.

19th Nov 2020

Scientists from the University of Bath, the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) and the University of Coimbra have produced nylon fibres that generate electricity from simple body movement, opening a way for producing smart clothes that will monitor health through miniaturised sensors and charge devices without any external power source.