world textiles research news

13th Apr 2020

Gurit, a manufacturer of advanced composite materials and composite tooling equipment, has announced to split the business unit composite materials into wind materials and marine & industrial materials. Lance Hill, currently regional sales director for Americas region, has been promoted to general manager marine & industrial materials effective May 1.

11th Apr 2020

Scientists at Cornell University are working to improve the efficacy and efficiency of personal protective equipment (PPE), crucial in the fight against Covid-19. The team aims to redesign the entire protective gear system to enhance protection, lower thermal burden and improve movement efficiency by merging fibre science with apparel design...

10th Apr 2020

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, extension of confinement across Europe and tightening of travel restrictions world over, next session of JEC World will now be held in March 2021. It was earlier planned from May 12 to 14. The most important international exhibition for composite materials and their applications is held every year in March in Paris.

10th Apr 2020

The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has added new data for glass fibres to its Eco Impact Calculator, the online tool which enables composites companies to calculate the environmental impact of their products. Free to access on EuCIA's website, the Eco Impact Calculator is an easy to use cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) tool.

10th Apr 2020

Covestro is to get a loan amounting to € 225 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The loan will provide medium term funding to strengthen Covestro’s research and development work in the areas of sustainability and circular economy within the European Union (EU). The EIB loan further establishes Covestro’s commitment to sustainability.

10th Apr 2020

Amidst Coronavirus crisis, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has successfully converted its 3D printers, which are usually used to produce models for aerospace research, to manufacture medical protective equipment. The step was taken after a request from the European Commission for assistance in the production of urgently needed medical equipment.

10th Apr 2020

A recently completed UK government-funded programme has demonstrated the viability of a new materials development that has the potential to bring significant time and cost savings to aerospace composite tool designers. It delivered a fully functional composite tool, demonstrating the potential for lower costs, while maintaining the highest performance.

10th Apr 2020

Fibrelite, manufacturer of highly-engineered glass reinforced plastic (GRP) composite access covers, has published the second edition case study book, a library of over 120 technical installations using Fibrelite's manhole and trench access covers as well as underground containment systems and sister brands KPS (piping) and OPW (fuelling products).

10th Apr 2020

The fibre technologist Advansa has launched ADVA MegaBond, the next generation in binding available for the nonwoven market. The company has introduced this revolutionary new product family of binder fibre, perfectly suitable for both wetlaid and dry laid nonwovens. Advansa produces advanced and sustainable polyester fibre technology and brands.