world textiles research news

26th May 2020

Ahlstrom-Munksjö, which has successfully developed innovative solutions for face mask applications globally, has now unveiled its Extia Protect product range, specifically designed for face mask applications. The company has expanded its capacities for protective medical products, including face mask materials, since the beginning of the COVID-19...

26th May 2020

Sigmatex, a global leader in the design and manufacture of carbon fibre textiles for the composites industry, is collaborating with Hypetex, award winning innovators and global leaders in carbon fibre colourisation technologies. The partners will work to provide aesthetically unique coloured carbon fibre solutions to new and existing customers.

26th May 2020

Mondi, developer of packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design, is set to build new production lines in its plant in Gronau, Germany, for melt blown nonwoven fabric and surgical face masks. This is part of Mondi’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and respond to increased demand by health authorities and businesses for face...

25th May 2020

Equip Fulfillment, Greenville, SC-based uniform and supply company, is offering pre-packaged personal protection equipment (PPE) at bulk pricing, primarily focused on those serving within the transportation industry with duties that places them on the frontline during the global pandemic, COVID-19. Equip is providing PPE both for its team and clients.

25th May 2020

Institut de Soudure Group and Arkema, together with Hexcel, Latecoere and Stelia Aerospace (France) have been selected the winner of the 2020 JEC Composites Innovation Award for Aeronautics for their Innovative Solutions of Welding (ISW) of thermoplastic composites parts. Key Benefits of the technology include high performance welding weight reduction.

25th May 2020

IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) has launched a new platform, PPE Dashboard. The platform will support apparel factories to produce the needed equipment that meets the demand and specifications of PPE related to COVID-19. With partners, IDH designs, co-funds new economically viable approaches to realise green and inclusive growth at scale.

25th May 2020

Engel Austria, one of the winners of the JEC Innovation Awards 2020, along with its partner Fill, has developed a production line for making tailor-made composite blanks. This paves the way for high-volume production of thermoplastic composite parts. With its high degree of integration and automation, the innovative combines quality with cost...

23rd May 2020

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) has developed a wash-resistant coating for textiles—called Duraprot technology—that cross-links anti-bacterial and anti-viral components on to fibres through a simple dipping process. The coating is retained after several wash cycles and has been tested for 20 washes, a prerequisite as per textile...

22nd May 2020

ASICS Ventures Corporation has invested in Seevix Material Sciences, which produces patented man-made spidersilk, SVX, possessing natural spidersilk’s extraordinary strength and elasticity. Seevix and the ASICS Institute of Sport Science will jointly develop sporting goods utilising SVX spidersilk. Which is durable, yet sustainable and biodegradable.