23rd Jul 2022
The net sales of Essity has increased 27.8 per cent to SEK 72,230 million (56,496) in the first half (H1) of fiscal 2022. Sales growth, including organic sales growth and acquisitions, amounted to 19.0 per cent. Organic sales growth, excluding exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments, was 16.3 per cent, of which volume accounted for 5.5 per...
22nd Jul 2022
Sustainability leader Genomatica (Geno) alongside longtime collaborator Aquafil has completed the first demonstration scale production runs for plant-based nylon-6. The material is intended to reshape the $22 billion nylon industry, enabling brands to meet demand from consumers for sustainable everyday materials from apparel to automotive parts to...
22nd Jul 2022
US’ First Quality has launched Boundless by Cuties, a size 8 youth diaper for children with special needs who have outgrown baby diapers, but who are not yet ready for adult incontinence products. The diaper provides the same protection as a baby diaper but is designed to fit the frame of children who are 58 lbs. or more and manage incontinence issues.
22nd Jul 2022
A smart textile technology with graphene nanotubes has been developed by OCSiAl and CoatYarn. High demand for interactive electronic textiles encouraged the Italian producer of technical-industrial yarns CoatYarn to expand its production line with an absolutely new product: thermoplastic polyurethane yarn enhanced with graphene nanotubes by OCSiAl.
21st Jul 2022
Sage-ONF, a synthetic leather supplier boasting 29 years of experience in design, development, manufacturing and sales, launches serial production of silicone synthetic leather. The Sage-ONF plant has begun manufacturing the silicone synthetic leather in Shanghai, China. Sage Automotive is a US-based leading provider of automotive interior materials.
21st Jul 2022
US’ INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that online nominations are open for the Hygienix innovation award. The award recognises a new product or technology innovation in the absorbent hygiene and personal care sector that uses nonwoven fabrics in novel, technically sophisticated, uniquely creative and expansive ways.
21st Jul 2022
Ministry of textiles has developed guidelines for introduction of new degree courses in technical textile in engineering colleges. The ministry intends to provide financial assistance up to ₹15 crore to the educational institutes meeting the eligibility criteria as per guidelines. The intervention is part of the National Technical Textiles Mission...
21st Jul 2022
Thinx Inc., the leading period underwear brand headquartered in the United States (US), is making awkward period moments a thing of the past with the launch of Thinx Teens. The new line of reusable, affordable and sustainable period panties with built-in leak protection will be available for a price lower than its predecessor, Thinx BTWN.
20th Jul 2022
US’ AAwipes has announced a line of lint-free cleanroom wipes that are perfect for various contamination control needs. The wipes are made from high-quality materials and are certified to meet the most stringent cleanliness standards. As a result, they are perfect for use in critical environments such as cleanroom, hospitals, laboratories, and data...