world textiles research news

3rd Jun 2020

Outlook, the world’s premier nonwovens personal care, hygiene, and wipes product conference, has moved online for the 2020 edition. EDANA, the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association, has released the draft for the all new virtual gathering featuring a typically diverse, topical, and expert programme, to be held from September 23-25, 2020.

3rd Jun 2020

Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET), UK-based specialist in process solutions and equipment for the manmade yarns and fibre extrusion industry, has received unprecedented enquiries about its nonwoven meltblowing systems since the onset of Coronavirus crisis. Meltblown polpropylene nonwovens are critical component of face masks needed for frontline workers.

2nd Jun 2020

Google is developing a touch sensitive e-textile cord prototype to control music and other media. It has been made with a helical sensing matrix that helps the user control music by simply using his fingers. The touch-sensitive cords can be instructed based on the discretion of the user, who may single tap, double tap, twist or apply pressure on the...

2nd Jun 2020

The Austrian company, Hygiene Austria, is focusing on health protection for children by launching the production of children’s protective face masks just in time for the resumption of school lessons. The company, recently established by Lenzing and Palmers Textil, has been manufacturing mouth-nose and FFP2 protective face masks in Austria up until now.

1st Jun 2020

Kordsa, the global player of tire, construction reinforcement and composites technologies, has announced that its new technology, honeycomb composite sandwich panel, is a promising material to be used in commercial aero plane interior. Kordsa suggests that the main job of today’s engineers is to find the most efficient & sustainable ways in every...

1st Jun 2020

Trinity Technology Group (TTG) has launched innovative composite fabric for medical face masks. The new fabric uses the latest Airadigm innovation which takes healthcare personnel protection to the next level. The group leveraged expertise in filtration and membrane engineering with extensive performance fabric design knowledge to create the new media.

1st Jun 2020

Carbonado, Indian company Bplugd IOT’s flagship brand and an award-winning maker of high-tech urban mobility gear, has introduced AerFit NEO respirators which have been treated with Polygiene ViralOff technology. AerFit NEO is a filtering face-piece respirator (face mask) that is reusable. The company has a broad distribution network in India.

29th May 2020

Berry Global Group is making investment in its global meltblown nonwoven fabric capacity for South America, strengthening its global reach and position as nonwovens manufacturer. This line is Berry’s first meltblown asset, based on its Meltex technology, to be located in South America. It will support the demand for health and wellness products.

29th May 2020

DSM Protective Materials has made FibrXL its global premium distribution partner for Dyneema products. The initial focus will be on Europe and North America. DSM Protective Materials will continue to service its strategic customers directly as well as develop both innovative and cost-efficient solutions. FibrXL provides fibre enhancement services.