world textiles research news

16th May 2019

Microban International, the global leader in antimicrobial, odour control and surface modification technologies, has announced a new antimicrobial technology, Aegis Vesta, that will debut at Interzum to be held from May 21-24 in Cologne, Germany. Interzum is the world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design held every two...

15th May 2019

Ahlstrom-Munksjö is making changes to its business and reporting structure as of January 1, 2020, following completion and initial integration phase of the Expera Specialty Solutions acquisition. With this, Ahlstrom-Munksjö will promote its core business capabilities, sharpen its strategic targets and align business characteristics of each business...

15th May 2019

Eight projects have received awards in the ‘Textile Structures for New Buildings’ competition. For the 15th time, the competition for young talent were honoured for their innovative approaches and excellent material solutions from the world of textile construction during Techtextil on May 14, 2019 and during a special show in the foyer of hall 4.2.

15th May 2019

In order to support vehicle manufacturers in the production of lightweight and environmentally-friendly e-models, Autoneum is extending its product portfolio with textile battery undercovers made of Ultra-Silent technology for the first time, that optimally meet the specific requirements for acoustic and thermal management of electric vehicles.

14th May 2019

Aiming to improve performance, Suominen has changed the composition of its executive team. The decision was taken by its board of directors. The new team becomes effective from July 1, 2019. Suominen's new business areas will be Americas and Europe. Suominen has no reportable segments. The business of Suominen continues to consist of one operating...

14th May 2019

Textile innovator Devan Chemicals is launching two new technologies; Bio-flam, a bio-based flame retardant product, and Odour Breakdown, a wash durable, non-biocidal odour control solution, at the ongoing Techtextil show. The leading international exhibition for technical textiles and nonwovens is being held from May 14-17, 2019, in Frankfurt, Germany.

14th May 2019

Fibrelite has designed a new breed of composite covers for drainage and sewerage companies. The new GRP access covers have an unrivalled strength to weight ratio and provide the same load-bearing performance as their conventional counterparts. Due to the lightweight properties of composite material, they are approximately one third of the weight.

14th May 2019

Textile innovator Outlast presented its proven heat and moisture management technology at Performance Days in Munich, on May 8-9 from Booth F04, Hall C6. Any product with extra expectations of comfort through heat control will benefit from the technology – starting from work, military and safety wear to e-sports applications like gaming chairs.

13th May 2019

Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has named John Gallagher as global director of aftermarket service. Gallagher comes to Maxcess with aftermarket experience, including field service, project management and aftermarket/business development roles at Rockwell and most recently, manroland goss.