world textiles research news

6th Mar 2020

The Arkema group will showcase advanced materials and new solutions for composites at the JEC World 2020 which is to be held during May 12-14 in Paris. These innovations are meant to meet changing 3D production technologies and keep up with increasing demand for advanced composites in the construction, transportation, wind and sport sectors.

6th Mar 2020

Beaulieu Fibres International, European polyolefin and BICO fibre supplier, has set up a pilot line in Terni, Italy, a state-of-the-art multifunctional production line in Terni, and a new BICO line in Belgium. The company is seeking collaboration with nonwoven sectors to accelerate the development of innovative, sustainable solutions for the global...

5th Mar 2020

The continuing novel coronavirus (Covid-19) scare the world over has resulted in high demand for surgical and face masks. There is also a steep rise in the price of the masks, along with a spike in raw material prices. Manufacturing companies are now working round the clock to cater to the rising demand for disposable masks in India and the world.

5th Mar 2020

In recent years, the global trade of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds has been moving up with high growth rate. The total trade increased by 22.11 per cent from 2016 to 2018, according to the data from TexPro. The global trade of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds was $3,249.69 million in 2016, which increased to $3,968.12 million in 2018.

5th Mar 2020

Over 1,300 business and product developers converged at Chicago’s Navy Pier for inaugural edition of FiltXPO, North America’s only exhibition and technical conference dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation products and processes. Over 100 exhibitors displayed their products and services to a crowd that included many first-time attendees.

5th Mar 2020

Zünd, the multi-functional cutting solution provider, has announced that it has been awarded a BAE Systems 2019 Chairman's Award for its unique cutting system designed to process military aerospace components. The Chairman's Awards recognises excellence in the successful exploitation of innovative ideas, delivery of outstanding support to the customer.

5th Mar 2020

Global linen and turnover kits market is projected to see a compounded annual growth rate of 5 per cent between 2019 and 2029 and surpass $1.9 billion by 2029 end, adding 1.6 times more value compared to 2019, says a recent report by Fact.MR.Rising surgeries will bolster sales of these products, creating a value opportunity of $770 million during the...

4th Mar 2020

For the first time, Audi has used seat upholstery made from recycled material in its fourth generation A3. Secondary raw materials are being used. Up to 89 per cent of the textile used is from recycled PET bottles, which are made into yarn. This results in fabrics that give the same quality in terms of look and feel as conventional textile upholstery.

4th Mar 2020

J B Roche has designed and manufactured unique, inflatable cleanrooms which provide a simple, fast and cost-effective solution for enabling outdoor composite repair on the line, when a hangar is not available. The company's fully patented CompShop ensures the optimum environment for repairing composite parts which have been removed from the aircraft.