world textiles research news

25th Aug 2020

Gurit, a manufacturer of advanced composite materials and composite tooling equipment, has announced the appointment of Mitja Schulz as CEO and member of executive committee. Gurit has been in the process of recruiting the successor of current CEO Rudolf Hadorn. Prior to joining Gurit, Schulz was senior vice president and CEO of ZF Wind Power Antwerpen ...

24th Aug 2020

Concertex has introduced Re-Warp collection of performance driven products. Launching in September, the design studio carried Warp collection concept back to the loom. Concertex collaborated with textile designer Aaron Mensik to create catalogue of products that fuse desirable, cleanable attributes of coated construction with the grace of woven...

24th Aug 2020

Value Vinyls has partnered with HVG Fabrics, an Australian based company with over 30 years in the industry, to be the exclusive brand partner in North America for Visiontex, a leading outdoor mesh solution for domestic and commercial exterior shading. Value Vinyls, headquartered in the US, is a leader in s a leader in the industrial textiles industry.

24th Aug 2020

Andritz, an Austrian-based international technology group, has received an order from Zhejiang Baoren Hezhong Technology China, to supply a complete neXline spunlace line. The line is scheduled for installation and start-up during the third quarter of 2021. Andritz will provide a complete line with state-of-the-art equipment from web forming to drying.

22nd Aug 2020

Chemical Guys, a lifestyle brand for automotive detailing enthusiasts and professionals, has unveiled HydroThread Ceramic Fabric Protectant and Stain Repellant, a highly-advanced hydrophobic stain guard and textile coating for automotive interiors. It provides protection for a variety of vehicle and household fabrics, such as seats, carpets, and floor...

21st Aug 2020

According to Autefa Solutions, a German company offering complete lines for the production of direct and crosslapped spunlace products, the spunlace sector is still competitive for end product manufacturers. The web forming process, consisting of injection card and crosslapper topliner series, is the key for high and consistent nonwoven fabric quality.

21st Aug 2020

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that the sixth edition of Hygienix event will be held in an engaging new virtual format from November 17-19, 2020. Its focus will be the impact of the global pandemic on the absorbent hygiene and personal care markets. INDA serves companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics...

21st Aug 2020

Ester Filmtech has planned to set up an advanced polyester film manufacturing facility in Telangana. The total investment of the project is around ₹1350 crores in three phases. Implementation of the first phase with a capital outlay of ₹500 crores is scheduled to be completed by third quarter of 2022. The project will create employment for about 800...

21st Aug 2020

Germany has imported the first 100,000 protective clothing produced by textile companies in Albania, the German Embassy in Albanian capital Tirana has announced. This was made possible with the initiative and support of the ProSEED program funded by the German government and in cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Albania.