world textiles research news

5th Oct 2020

The tenth edition of RISE (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) conference, which was held virtually from September 29-October 1, 2020, hosted over 150 professionals in product development, materials science, and new technologies. The event was co-organised by INDA, The Nonwovens Institute, and the North Carolina State University.

1st Oct 2020

Fitesa has completed the acquisition of the assets of Fibre Dynamics (FDI), a producer of engineered nonwovens. FDI manufactures meltblown and carded nonwovens for disinfectant wipes, filtration, face masks, automotive, medical, hygiene, and other industrial applications. Headquartered in Brazil, Fitesa is one of the largest global nonwoven’s...

30th Sep 2020

IRT Jules Verne has initiated a project called ZEBRA to develop 100 per cent recyclable composite wind turbine blades in cooperation with industrial partners. The project, launched for a period of 42 months with a budget of €18.5 million, aims to demonstrate the technical, economic and environmental importance of thermoplastic wind turbine blades.

30th Sep 2020

Composite Integration and Hill Helicopters have joined hands to manufacture the disruptive, ground-up new helicopter, the HX50. The five-seat, turbine-powered, 500-horsepower rotorcraft is the world's first truly private, luxury helicopter that has been designed to deliver a whole new experience in safety, performance, adventure, comfort, and elegance.

29th Sep 2020

The Hockey Club Ambrì-Piotta (HCAP) has selected HeiQ Viroblock protective face masks for the upcoming reopening of hockey stadiums in Switzerland. HeiQ is a global leader in textile innovation, creating some of the most effective, durable, and high- performance textile technologies on the market today. The company is headquartered in Switzerland.

29th Sep 2020

With over 150 delegates from across the nonwovens and related industries, the recently held Outlook 2020 was the key industry occasion for the sector. The event showcased Edana’s mission to support the growth and promote the sustainable development of the industry. The personal care and hygiene products conference was held online for the first time.

29th Sep 2020

Ontex has set up a production line with a capacity to produce approximately 80 million face masks per year. Ontex’s face mask production line is located in its factory in Eeklo, Belgium and has been producing one hundred thousand masks per day since August. The line was officially inaugurated in the presence of Belgian government officials on September ...

29th Sep 2020

Finnester Coatings has strengthened its activities in German speaking countries, the D- A-CH region, comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with Michael Effing, the CEO of AMAC. Finnester develops high-quality coatings and gelcoat for surface spread as well as flame and thermal insulation of composite solutions in different fields of industries.

29th Sep 2020

Borouge has produced a quantity of HH450FB, a special grade of its UAE made polypropylene portfolio, developed jointly with Borealis, to make face masks to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Borouge is a petrochemicals company that provides plastics solutions for the energy, infrastructure, mobility, packaging, healthcare, and agriculture industries.