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Insight28 Mar 2022

Real spider silk produced without spiders

US material science company Spidey Tek makes real spider silk without the need for spiders. Roberto Velozzi, CEO and chairman, explains more to Jessica Owen.

SyntheticsYarnsSustainability

Insight28 Mar 2022

Tampon gets mechanical makeover

US-based start-up Sequel has redesigned the tampon to reduce leaks. Co-founder Greta Meyer tells Jessica Owen the story.

CellulosicsHygieneResearch & Development

Insight25 Mar 2022

Nonwoven packaging system relaunches with additional enhancements

Shemesh Automation, a manufacturer of packaging machinery, has relaunched its space-saving, sustainable range of monoblock (monobloc) all-in-one packaging solutions dedicated to the nonwovens sector.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight25 Mar 2022

Finalists announced for IDEA Achievement Awards

Below is a round-up of the 18 finalists for this year’s IDEA Achievement Awards. The winners will be announced at 9.30am on Wednesday 30 March at a ceremony at IDEA22.

NonwovensFibresEvents

Insight25 Mar 2022

Economic and sustainable solutions for slitting and winding

Jesus Lopez, general manager at Edelmann Technology, talks about the trends and opportunities in the winding and slitting sector.

NonwovensEvents

Insight24 Mar 2022

Finnish consortium spearheads sustainable nonwoven development

Finland hopes to become the forerunner in sustainable nonwovens thanks to the Future of Nonwovens (FoN) project. Jessica Owen speaks to players in the consortium to find out more.

NaturalCellulosicsSustainability

Insight24 Mar 2022

Poligof expands geographical footprint to Mexico

Poligof – a supplier of backsheet films and laminates for absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) – has completed the construction of its fifth production plant, located in San Luis Potosì in Mexico.

NonwovensEvents

Insight23 Mar 2022

Welsh jeans manufacturer strives for industry change

David Hieatt, co-founder of Hiut Denim Co, talks about how he hopes his small jeans manufacturing company can influence others in the industry to change. By Jessica Owen.

WeavingApparelSustainability

Insight23 Mar 2022

New direct-to-film printer boosts production capacity

A new DTF transfer printer that simplifies the transfer printing process while boosting production capacity and application versatility has been developed by DTG Digital.

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Insight23 Mar 2022

Moisture measurement technology ensures improved quality

Moisture measurement and thickness control technology using near-infrared technology to develop sensors is on show at MoistTech’s IDEA®22 exhibit (Booth 2515).

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Insight23 Mar 2022

NIRI invests in new equipment and expands into South America

Recent investments are enabling the Nonwovens Innovation and Research Institute (NIRI) to accelerate innovation, identify new market opportunities and develop next-generation nonwoven products.

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Insight22 Mar 2022

Fibre resins for monocomponent spunbond nonwovens

New fibre resins for enabling the spinning of monocomponent polyethylene-based fibres are being exhibited by Dow at IDEA®22 (Booth 3810).

SyntheticsNonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight22 Mar 2022

Augmented reality techniques demonstrate felting and carding solutions

Felting and carding solutions for the production of nonwovens are being exhibited by Groz-Beckert at IDEA®22 (Booth 1420).

FibresNonwovensEvents

Insight21 Mar 2022

New airlay and doffer combination creates innovative solutions

A new system that combines the capabilities of airlay technology with a doffer cylinder has been developed by Technoplants. It will be exhibited at IDEA®22 (Booth 1335).

NonwovensEvents

Insight21 Mar 2022

Diaper packaging system offers increased efficiency

A new packaging system for diapers that stands for the utmost care in product treatment, solidity and durability is being displayed by Focke & Co at IDEA®22 (Booth 4108).

NonwovensEvents

Insight18 Mar 2022

Covid-19 accelerates the improvement of nonwovens machinery

Italian nonwovens machinery producer Sicam is improving its technologies to take advantage of new raw materials and improve costs for its customers.

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Insight17 Mar 2022

How to efficiently colour synthetic yarns

Michael Murphy, senior adviser at e.dye, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s solution dyed colour system and the thousands of colours available for textiles.

SyntheticsYarnsSustainability

Insight17 Mar 2022

Digital tools and new machines for staple fibre nonwovens

Dilo – a supplier of complete lines for staple fibre nonwoven fabric production – is promoting its most recent machine concepts from DiloGroup companies DiloTemafa, DiloSpinnbau and DiloMachines at IDEA®22 (Booth 4603).

FibresNonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight16 Mar 2022

Performance running shoe comprises bio-based and recycled materials

Jan Kratochvil, co-founder of Winqs, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s award-winning carbon neutral running shoe.

RecycledCellulosicsSustainability

Insight16 Mar 2022

Merging sustainable packaging with attractive aesthetics

A variety of materials to design future packaging concepts are being showcased by Optima at IDEA®22 (Booth 4416).

NonwovensEvents

Insight16 Mar 2022

New towelette machine produces 850 products per minute

Improvements to its line of machines for producing towelettes, pads and wipes have been made by Circle Packaging Machinery. These are being presented at IDEA®22 at Booth 3010.

FibresNonwovensEvents

Insight15 Mar 2022

Feeding system for packaging wet wipes now automatic

A flow wrapper and automatic feeding system for safely packaging 70% alcohol wet wipes has been developed by Campbell Wrapper Corporation (Booth 3010).

NonwovensEvents

Insight15 Mar 2022

Packaging manufacturer invests in automation

Kleen Test Products (KTP) – a manufacturer of various packaging solutions – has significantly invested in upgrading and automating its manufacturing facilities.

NonwovensEvents

Insight14 Mar 2022

New ultrasonic generator significantly increases output

A new ultrasonic generator has been developed by MS Ultrasonic, which it is highlighting at IDEA®22 (Booth 3409).

NonwovensEvents

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