world textiles research news

19th Aug 2019

Scientists at the Purdue University have developed a new technology for fabrics which allows wearers to control electronic devices such as turning on lights and music through clothing. The technology also protects wearers from rain, stains, and bacteria. The technology is being patented and the team is looking for partners to test and commercialise it.

19th Aug 2019

Lear has announced that it has appointed Carl Esposito, an aerospace industry executive with broad expertise in electronics, software development and connectivity, as senior vice president and president of the company's E-Systems division. Lear, based in the US, is a global automotive technology leader in seating and electrical and electronic systems.

19th Aug 2019

Israel-based Shalag Industries Ltd, a world leader in carded thermobonded and air through bonded (ATB) nonwoven technologies, has signed an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of Texsus Spa, a leading manufacturer of ATB and laminated products located in Pistoia, Italy. The acquisition is likely to be completed in next few weeks.

17th Aug 2019

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside have created a structure similar to the one found in a small crustacean, mantis shrimp, and discovered that manufacturing composite materials and components using this structure results in lighter, tougher, and more impact-resistant products. With this, composites could be manufactured at a lower...

17th Aug 2019

Softys, CMPC subsidiary that manufactures tissue paper and personal care products, has taken over SEPAC, a move that strengthens its position in the Brazilian market. The company established 45 years ago in the Paraná state is known for its industrial facilities and commercial brands. The merger establishes Softys as the largest tissue producer in...

17th Aug 2019

Cutting Edge Healthcare has unveiled a new company, Dignex, to focus on and design high absorbency, enhanced featured incontinence solutions. Dignex has developed a comprehensive range of body worn and ancillary products in all absorbency levels, with every size option including a specially redesigned bariatric product line in sizes 2XL, 3XL and 4XL.

16th Aug 2019

The National Composites Centre (NCC) is seeking proposals for the NCC Technology Pull-Through programme from UK universities for projects starting in April 2020, in collaboration with the EPSRC Future Composite Manufacturing Research Hub (FCMRH). In its fourth year, the TPT programme helps transfer suitably mature technologies from academia to industry.

16th Aug 2019

Drylock Technologies, a family-owned hygiene manufacturer, has opened its capital to Sofina, a Belgian family run and controlled investment company. Sofina acquires approximately 25 per cent of the share capital by subscribing to a capital increase. The funds will help Drylock grow and roll out its technological and patented product portfolio.

16th Aug 2019

Nannocare is expanding its retail distribution at a number of new stores nationwide. The innovative brand that pioneered menstrual hygiene pads infused with nannogenic technology, will now be available at popular college bookstores, supermarkets and drugstores. Nannocare has created NannoPad which is made with 100 per cent OCS certified organic cotton.