world textiles research news

5th Aug 2020

United Sewing Automation, Inc (USA) has opened a new automated manufacturing facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina to produce disposable PPE facemasks. USA's medical grade facemasks are tested for protection against bacterial and other airborne particulates, liquid barrier protection, breathability, and is rated as the best Class 1 for flammability.

5th Aug 2020

The Mann+Hummel Group, an expert in the field of filtration which develops innovative solutions for the health and mobility of the people, will no longer accept any new production orders at its Ludwigsburg plant in southwestern Germany. The specific timetable for the closure will be agreed in cooperation with customers and employee representatives.

4th Aug 2020

Triumph Group, Inc has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its composites operations to Arlington Capital Partners. Included in the sale are the Triumph Aerospace Structures composites locations in Milledgeville, Georgia, US and Rayong, Thailand. The operations cover approximately 800,000 sq feet of factory space and employ approximately 600...

4th Aug 2020

The global anti-microbial wipes market is expected to witness a surge in demand, with a projected compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent between 2020 and 2030, according to Future Market Insights, which said North America and Europe are expected to dominate this market over this period and South Asia emerging as a lucrative market.

4th Aug 2020

Hexagon Composites, a Norway-based company which delivers safe and innovative solutions for a cleaner energy future, has been granted $2.6 million (approx. NOK 24 million) in initial funding by the US department of energy (DOE) to research how carbon fibre and composite structure can be optimised to reduce hydrogen and natural gas storage tank costs.

1st Aug 2020

Scientists at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine and the Japan Community Health Care Organisation's Sendai Hospital have created a simple, disposable, and inexpensive device to enhance protection for healthcare workers performing esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD). The device provides additional barrier to doctors performing the...

1st Aug 2020

Kleinert’s, a division of Hygienics Industries, has announced its new Fabrapel technical textile facial mask with two-way, two-layer protection. The patented multi-layered cotton masks provide fluid-repellency, stain-repellency, and stop bacterial growth with ultralight comfort and breathability. No other mask provides more security from the Covid-19...

31st Jul 2020

Duvaltex, a North American leader in the development and production of medical and technical textiles, has announced the launch of a highly innovative, non-medical protective face mask. Using a unique 3D-knit technology, the new X7 mask provides maximum comfort while minimising the risk of contamination and transmission of viruses, such as Covid-19.

31st Jul 2020

ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company (ExxonMobil) has approved Airborne Oil & Gas' thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) product for use globally. The qualification came following a stringent and detailed assessment of Airborne Oil & Gas' qualification test data and track record. The TCP jumper product is now accepted for water injection...