world textiles research news

29th Aug 2019

Domo Chemicals has signed a deal with Solvay to take over its Performance Polyamides Business in Europe. The business to be taken over includes engineering plastics operations in France and Poland; high performance fibres in France; and polymer and intermediates operations in France, Spain and Poland. The acquisition is likely to close by the end of Q4 ...

29th Aug 2019

Covestro's Platilon thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films have been certified with Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, which indicates their high level of product safety. They are breathable, waterproof, tear-resistant and skin-friendly which makes them the material of choice for sports articles and outdoor clothing, and also for furniture and seat covers for...

29th Aug 2019

At ITMA 2019, Karl Mayer presented a new version of Lace.Express machine platform for intimate apparel sector. The new machine platform combines the OJ models with different bar configurations in a uniform layout. Moreover all the OJ models in the series will be compatible to each other. The range includes OJ 91/1, OJ 85/1, OJ 65/1, OJ 59/1 and OJ 42/1.

28th Aug 2019

Element Materials Technology (Element) is setting up a state-of-the-art aerospace materials testing laboratory in Shanghai, China. The laboratory, to open in September 26, will specialise in a range of services such as chemical analysis, fatigue testing, failure investigation, mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, and on-site testing at client...

28th Aug 2019

Workwear manufacturer Ballyclare has signed a major new national framework deal for the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Under the 4-year deal, Ballyclare will provide stationwear to numerous fire services who have already signed up to Lot 1 of the National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Workwear. Initially, Ballyclare will supply some 120,000...

28th Aug 2019

Scientists at the Harvard University and the University of Nebraska Omaha have developed a portable lightweight exosuit that assists both walking and running. The exosuit is made of textile components worn at the waist and thighs, and a mobile actuation system attached to the lower back which is detects the transition from walking to running and vice...

27th Aug 2019

The net income of EMS Group rose 2.5 per cent to CHF 266 million in H1 of 2019 as compared to H1 of previous year. The group achieved consolidated net sales amounting to CHF 1,154 million in H1 2019 as compared to CHF 1,199 million reported for H1 2018. The EMS Group is active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty...

27th Aug 2019

Scientists from RMIT, a university of technology, design and enterprise, have developed a cost-efficient and scalable method for rapidly fabricating textiles that are embedded with energy storage devices. In just 3 minutes, the method can produce a 10x10cm smart textile patch that's waterproof, stretchable and integrated with energy harvesting...

27th Aug 2019

Durashine, the premium quality solution dyed acrylic fibre from Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (TAF), a part of Aditya Birla Group, will be on a complete show with a range of products at the upcoming Spoga Gafa show in Cologne from September 1-3, 2019. At its stall, TAF will display the products for outdoor application made with Durashine fibre.