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Profile12 Sept 2019

Nannocare introduces biodegradable plastic packaging

The company behind NannoPad, a sanitary product using far infrared technology to alleviate menstrual discomfort, has introduced plastic wrapping that can be degraded within one to three years after disposal. Fiona Haran reports

HygieneMedicalSustainability

Newsfree12 Sept 2019

BTSR introduces new web-based solutions for hygiene industry

BTSR International S.p.A has recently developed PC-Link Web Diaper, a web-based software solution providing accurate production data monitoring and collection capability

HygieneManufacturing Technology

Insight11 Sept 2019

SGS sets new benchmark in disposable hygiene product testing

The France-based lab is reportedly the first in Europe to measure the softness of disposable hygiene products using specialist equipment

HygieneManufacturing Technology

Insight10 Sept 2019

Eevelle launches ‘industry first’ fabric sun shade for boaters

The Summerset Bimini Sun Shade is produced from SunTex 80 fabric by Phifer, which blocks 80% of the sun’s heat and glare

Protective

Insight9 Sept 2019

What’s new in hygiene?

News of product launches, trends and business deals from the disposable hygiene sector

HygieneWipesCompanies & Finance

Insight6 Sept 2019

Ahlstrom-Munksjö expands Extia filtration portfolio

The filtration media caters to industrial air pollution control applications, extending filtration lifetime by more than 40%

FiltrationCompanies & Finance

Newsfree4 Sept 2019

FET launches new lab-scale wet spinning system

Fibre Extrusion Technology Ltd has launched a new laboratory-scale version of its FET-200 Series

NonwovensFibresManufacturing Technology

Insight4 Sept 2019

Cutting Edge Healthcare launches incontinence company

Based in California, Dignex, LLC caters to the growing bariatric population through its core brands Dignifi and NexGen. Board chairman Meyer Greenbaum explains more to Fiona Haran

HygieneMedicalCompanies & Finance

Insight3 Sept 2019

Problem solving with smart textiles

Start-up company Funxion has developed foundational platform technology that has solved some of the smart textile industry’s biggest problems. Co-founder and CEO, Dr Raj Bhakta, tells Fiona Haran more

Smart TextilesEffectsResearch & Development

Insight3 Sept 2019

Joint venture aims to enhance circularity of plastic food packaging

Mondi and Borealis have developed a more easily recyclable packaging material based on polypropylene and special copolymer technology

NonwovensSustainability

Newsfree2 Sept 2019

Lenzing fibres confirmed as fully biodegradable

The Lenzing Group has received confirmation that its fibres are fully biodegradable in fresh water, by the independent research laboratory Organic Waste Systems (OWS)

Technical TextilesNonwovensSustainability

Newsfree30 Aug 2019

Eisai launches antimicrobial wet wipes

Eisai Co Ltd has launched Etak Antimicrobial Wet Wipes, containing long-lasting antimicrobial agent Etak

WipesMedical

Insight30 Aug 2019

Hyosung presents energy-saving fibres for denim

The performance fibre range will be on display at BLUEZONE in Munich this week, as part of Hyosung’s latest denim trends

SyntheticsSportswearSustainability

Newsfree30 Aug 2019

Hifyber partners with Oxco Nonwovens

Hifyber, a manufacturer of nanofibre filtration media, has partnered with Oxco Nonwovens for sales support, warehousing and converting in North America

FiltrationCompanies & Finance

Insight29 Aug 2019

CBD-infused activewear hits the market

Devan Chemicals’ CBD fabric treatment has been used to produce the world’s first CBD-infused activewear brand from Acabada ProActiveWear. Fiona Haran reports

MedicalSportswearDesign & Trends

Q&A27 Aug 2019

Dornbirn-GFC introduces Startup Days

The new addition to this year’s programme offers a platform for startup companies to present their innovative ideas and network with industry

SportswearSmart TextilesEvents

Prices27 Aug 2019

Rare and speciality fibre prices monthly round-up – July/August 2019

Monthly review of the latest global rare and speciality fibre prices from The Schneider Group

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Podcast23 Aug 2019

Ep. 2: University of Huddersfield launches new Technical Textile Research Centre

Founder of the centre, Professor Parik Goswami, gives Fiona Haran a guided tour of the new facility which supports the multidisciplinary development of high-performance textiles

Technical TextilesSmart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight20 Aug 2019

New CAD knitting system aims to revolutionise manufacturing

Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have recently published two papers detailing a new approach that can streamline the knitting process

KnittingApparelResearch & Development

Webinar16 Aug 2019

Smart Textiles for Fashion, Entertainment and Lifestyle

Fiona will share some insights on the market and will offer her thoughts on the widely reported challenges currently hindering market growth - some of which include consumer acceptance and scalability.

Smart TextilesDesign & Trends

Insight7 Aug 2019

Everest Textile targets the protective textiles market

Courtney Cruzan from Everest Textile USA tells Fiona Haran about the efforts being made by the company to add performance benefits to workwear and beyond

ProtectiveSportswearDesign & Trends

Insight6 Aug 2019

Kelheim’s ‘marker fibres’ protect against fraud

The detectable viscose fibre technology will help verify the authenticity of raw materials such as organic cotton. Fiona Haran reports

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Newsfree6 Aug 2019

Dukane announces acquisition of Aurizon LLC

Dukane, an ultrasonic welding and cutting company, has acquired all the assets and intellectual property of Aurizon LLC in Kimberly, Wisconsin, US.

HygieneCompanies & Finance

Newsfree5 Aug 2019

Frida launches new line of postpartum recovery products

Frida, the parent company behind Frida Baby, has launched Frida Mom – a new line of postpartum recovery products dedicated to preparing women for the ‘raw realities of the fourth trimester’.

HygieneMedical

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