world textiles research news

1st Sep 2020

The global industrial protective clothing fabrics market is likely to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 per cent from 2019 to 2027, according to Transparency Market Research, which said factors like implementation of safety regulations and growing awareness in the industrial sector are set to keep the market on a high growth curve.

31st Aug 2020

Carrington Textiles has developed an Antiviral and Antibacterial Finish for fabrics which has been certified by ISO. The new finish has been developed to respond to the market’s needs in a new COVID-19 world where employees of all sectors including healthcare, construction, hospitality, armed forces and heavy industry need to be more protected than...

31st Aug 2020

Researchers at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) have revealed that a vision inspection system using 3D modelling could help composite manufacturers save time and money by eliminating the manual inspection process of composite materials and parts. Detecting defects in composite structures early is important.

29th Aug 2020

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has introduced TrustShield Biological, a personal protective apparel medical fabric designed to protect against hazardous pathogens. These medical fabrics provide superior protection in the operating room, clinical and laboratory environments. These also are laser resistant, protect against chemical permeation, and are highly absorbent.

29th Aug 2020

Indian sleep solutions provider Duroflex recently launched Duro Safe Mattress Protector, the country's first anti-viral mattress protector powered by Swiss technology HeiQ Viroblock, which, the company claims, can kill 99.99 per cent virus and bacteria within minutes. The technology uses silver ions and vesicles to neutralise viruses on contact.

28th Aug 2020

Hexagon Purus, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, will supply composite cylinders to a leading Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCEVs) company in Northeast Asia for its zero-emission Fuel Cell Electric SUV. The cylinders will be installed in the vehicle model starting 2022. The first prototypes of the 700 bar high-pressure cylinders are to be delivered by this...

28th Aug 2020

AIT Bridges, a division of Advanced Infrastructure Technologies (AIT), a designer of composite bridge systems and structural components for commercial construction, has supplied the first composite arch bridge system to the West Coast, Washington. The bridge comprises 12 fibreglass composite arches and can be cut and then easily reassembled on site.

28th Aug 2020

Jagatjit Cotton Textiles recently came up with a range of anti-infective wear for various retail segments, including the elderly, police, defence personnel, airlines and the hospitality industry. It is using 'VB Go' technology in the range, for which it has partnered with Sweden-based Polygiene AB to use the latter's patented Viral Off anti-viral...

27th Aug 2020

Argo Mobile Repair Team (Argo MRT) and Advanced Composites Training (ACT) have joined hands to deliver the most comprehensive hands-on training curriculum in composites available worldwide. The collaboration will help the two companies support aircraft structural repairs, and provide education and employment opportunities for composites technicians.