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14th Jul 2023

Milliken & Company has appointed Patrick Keese as the executive VP and president of its Floor Covering Business. Keese, with extensive international business leadership experience, will oversee Milliken's global floor covering operations. His track record in product launches and operational excellence initiatives will contribute to their floor...

14th Jul 2023

The consortium of Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Fukui Tateami, and Teijin Limited has received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for their surgical patch, Synfolium. The patch, used in the treatment of congenital heart disease, consists of bio-absorbable and non-absorbable yarns coated with cross-linked gelatin.

12th Jul 2023

US-based Conagen has developed a debondable textile adhesive made from sustainable and natural biomolecules. The adhesive allows for quick and efficient correction of errors during clothing production, reducing material waste and costs. It also enables efficient material separation during textile recycling, contributing to a circular economy.

12th Jul 2023

The TRA has initiated a scope review regarding countervailing measures on continuous filament glass fibre products imported from Egypt. GRP Solutions Ltd has applied for the removal of duties on mats made of glass fibre filaments from Egypt. The TRA has found sufficient evidence to warrant a scope review and will publish its recommendation.

11th Jul 2023

NUS researchers have created a new method for producing soft, reusable fibres for smart textiles, inspired by spider silk spinning. The fibres, generated through the Phase Separation-Enabled Ambient (PSEA) spinning approach, exhibit strength, stretchability, and electrical conductivity. Future uses include interactive gaming gloves and...

11th Jul 2023

Valmet has agreed to acquire Korber Group's Business Area Tissue, which specialises in converting and packaging technologies for the tissue industry. The acquisition will create a comprehensive offering for the tissue industry, covering the entire value chain. The deal is valued at approximately €380 million and is expected to be completed by...

11th Jul 2023

Fiberpartner and Pond Global are partnering to produce and market bio-based plastic staple fibres, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional polyester. Launching in H2 2023, the range will include fibres compatible with natural fibres and matching polyester's key properties. The bio-based materials are biodegradable and home compostable.

10th Jul 2023

Hiang Seng Fibre Container, a customer of PMT, has chosen A.Celli for a rebuilding project on its PM5 in Bangkok, Thailand. The project involves converting the PM5 headbox from single to double-layer to enhance testliner printability and increase flexibility with different furnishes. The project is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.

7th Jul 2023

Japanese researchers have developed a wearable chemical sensor using heat-transfer printing, capable of measuring chloride ion concentration in sweat. The sensor can be applied to textiles to prevent skin irritation, making it useful for early detection of heat stroke and dehydration. The study was conducted by the Tokyo University of Science.