world textiles research news

8th Aug 2020

The novel fibre-composite building elements developed at the University of Stuttgart are now entering the application phase in architectural practice, after the success in a design competition for the new education and innovation centre Texoversum in Reutlingen. The façade elements will be manufactured by FibR, a spin-off from the University of...

8th Aug 2020

GKN Aerospace has received the keys of its new Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Bristol from developers St Francis Group. The new GTC - funded by a £17 million commitment from GKN Aerospace and £15 million commitment from the UK government, through the Aerospace Technology Institute - will be fully ready over the next year and open in HY2 2021.

8th Aug 2020

The Crypton Companies, a leading provider of performance textile technologies in the contract, home furnishings, and apparel markets and the only fabric approved by EPA to be disinfected (Crypton Fabric), has announced that its board of directors have appointed industry veteran John Edelman to serve as executive chairman of the board, effective...

7th Aug 2020

Every 6 years, nonwoven exhibitions Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX) and Shanghai International Nonwovens Exhibition (SINCE) are held together. The next ANEX-SINCE 2021 will be held from July 22-24 in Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre (SWEECC), Shanghai, China. ANEX is generally held every 3 years and SINCE every 2...

7th Aug 2020

Steril Saglik Urunleri, a Turkey-based personal protection equipment manufacturer, has developed a lightweight protective suit, made up of breathable material that guarantees comfort and safety. The new suit is now available to be delivered to any part of the world. In the tests, the COV-SARS 2 virus on the laminated fabric surface was killed in 10...

7th Aug 2020

Lamborghini has become the first automaker to send components developed and produced in-house to the International Space Station (ISS) for scientific purposes. The carbon fibre composite materials from Sant'Agata Bolognese boarded the ISS and took off for outer space last November. The aim is to study the response of composite materials to extreme...

7th Aug 2020

Aim Altitude has joined hands with Composites Evolution and Sheffield Hallam University on a project to develop a nanocomposite material with exceptional fire and mechanical performance, suitable for use in aircraft interior applications. The project, backed by Innovate UK, will result in new materials to provide a safer passenger environment.

7th Aug 2020

Following successful launch of D-Tech line for production of surgical/medical masks in April 2020, technology group Andritz is now presenting its new D-Tech face mask line for respiratory masks, such as duckbill and flat fold respirators. The new mask line can be customised to laminate different layers of fabric ensuring highest quality and hygiene...

7th Aug 2020

The National Composites Centre (NCC) has launched a new scheme exclusively for SMEs offering them affordable access to its capabilities, expertise, training and networks. SMEs can sign up to a year-long affiliation which provides places on specialist training courses, access to networking events and knowledge sharing sessions addressing industry...