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Insight21 Oct 2021

Award-winning, sustainable fibres for hygiene applications

Beaulieu Fibres International, a European polyolefin and BICO fibre supplier, is exhibiting its latest developments at INDEXTM20, including its award-winning UltraBond fibre.

FibresNonwovensEvents

Insight21 Oct 2021

Woven versus knitted compression

A woven compression technology has been developed by Isko. Jessica Owen speaks to the company’s market manager, Colin Lyon, to find out more.

WeavingSportswearDesign & Trends

Insight21 Oct 2021

DIY antimicrobial coating for face masks

An antimicrobial coating that can be applied to make Covid-19 resistant face masks at home is being developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering in the US.

CoatingProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight19 Oct 2021

Self-powered rehabilitation clothing improves quality of life

Dr Ishara Dharmasena, research fellow in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University (UK), tells Jessica Owen about his project to develop rehabilitation smart clothing.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

Insight19 Oct 2021

Environmental and social nonwoven innovations

Ari Borg, global fluff sales and strategic projects director at Suzano, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s latest developments and what to expect from its exhibit at INDEXTM20.

CellulosicsHygieneSustainability

Insight19 Oct 2021

Printful appoints new board member

The on-demand printing company Printful has appointed Ernst Teunissen as an independent director of the company’s Board of Directors.

Digital PrintingCompanies & Finance

Insight19 Oct 2021

Knitted skin highlights breathing difficulties in children

Knitwear developer Helmiina Karhumaa talks to Jessica Owen about her Knitted Skin project that is helping to detect breathing difficulties in children.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

Insight18 Oct 2021

New method better fixes elastic threads to hygiene products

Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik has developed a patented method for fixing elastic threads to hygiene products that simplifies handling, reduces the risk of breakage, enlarges the process window and lowers production costs.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight18 Oct 2021

Cutting and ultrasonic cutting solutions

Mikro Machinery is demonstrating the capabilities of its industrial cutting and ultrasonic cutting solutions at INDEXTM20 (Booth 4321).

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight15 Oct 2021

Growing potential for chemically recycling diapers

Professor Anne McNeil, from the University of Michigan (US), talks to Jessica Owen about chemically recycling diapers to create materials for new applications.

SyntheticsCellulosicsResearch & Development

Insight15 Oct 2021

Hospital sheets notify staff about urine leaks

Smart hospital sheets that notify staff about patient urine leaks have been developed by researchers at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Spain. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresResearch & Development

Insight15 Oct 2021

Tennis shoe design reduces heel slippage

Adidas’ latest tennis shoe features a new data-driven design to reduce heel slippage. Team sport footwear development intern Sehyun Steven Oh explains more to Jessica Owen.

SportswearResearch & Development

Insight14 Oct 2021

Bio-based fibres: An alternative to synthetics

Kelheim Fibres is demonstrating why its bio-based fibres are a viable alternative to synthetic materials in a wide range of applications at INDEX20 (Booth 2415).

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight14 Oct 2021

Contact winder with automated processing for nonwovens

Mondon, a French machine designer and manufacturer, is presenting a contact winder (CW-Series) that offers quality production through its fully automatic process for in-line rewinding at INDEX20 (Booth 1514).

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight14 Oct 2021

New platform upcycles plastic waste

The Thrace Group, a producer and distributer of technical fabrics and packaging solutions, introduces a new environmentally-driven platform at INDEX20 (Booth 2619).

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Oct 2021

Berry Global launches sustainable nonwovens, films and laminates

Berry Global is launching a portfolio of sustainable nonwovens, films and laminates at INDEXTM20 (Booth 2631).

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Oct 2021

Web-Pro presents its business continuity strategy

Founded in 1994, Web-Pro is a spunlace nonwoven manufacturer in Asia and is showcasing its new products and is discussing its converting and contract manufacturing services at INDEXTM20 via the event’s virtual platform.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Oct 2021

Colour cameras identify previously undetected defects

Isra Vision has developed high-speed inline colour cameras to identify previously undetectable material defects in hygiene products.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Oct 2021

Needle beam offers uniform stitch distribution

DiloGroup is showcasing its latest equipment development from fibre opening to the finished felt at INDEX20 (Booth 2010).

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Sponsoredfree12 Oct 2021

ExxonMobil develops high-loft, ultra-soft nonwovens

ExxonMobil is presenting a new solution designed to produce nonwoven fabrics with lofty thickness, ultra-cushioned, cotton-like softness and a silk-like smooth touch at INDEX20 (Booth 2115).

SyntheticsHygieneResearch & Development

Insight11 Oct 2021

Antimicrobial coating receives funding for development

Science technology company Virustatic has received GB£150,000 (US$204.6k) to further develop its antimicrobial coating for textiles.

CoatingProtectiveCOVID-19

Insightfree11 Oct 2021

Rapid prototyping solutions promote sustainability

CETI, a European technological platform for textile innovation, is demonstrating its prototyping services for better competitiveness and sustainability at INDEX20 (Booth 1454).

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Q&Afree11 Oct 2021

Eco-friendly, biodegradable fibres for nonwovens

Oliver Doering, Trützschler Nonwovens’ director of sales and marketing, highlights the company’s focus on eco-friendly, biodegradable fibres and the booming nonwovens market.

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Insightfree11 Oct 2021

MS Ultraschall expands its ultrasonic business

Konrad Beretitsch, director of sales, systems & components at MS Ultraschall, tells Jessica Owen about the company’s intention to become stronger in other activities in the ultrasonic business.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

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