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Insightfree30 Jul 2018

A new generation of digital clothing

Wear It Festival 2018 highlighted the increasingly important role Industry 4.0 is playing in the apparel sector, with connected interfaces becoming the new norm

Technical TextilesSportswearResearch & Development

Insight25 Jul 2018

Know Diaper Seminar delivers interactive experience

The first edition of the diaper training course involved live experiments and industry discussions. Leader of the seminar, Carlos Richer, explains more

NonwovensMedicalEvents

News25 Jul 2018

Tenowo announces strategic expansion

Tenowo, Inc and Tenowo GmbH have announced a new addition to the company, Tenowo de Mexico, S de R.L de C.V.

IndustrialAutomotive

News25 Jul 2018

Asahi Kasei to acquire Sage Automotive Interiors

Asahi Kasei has announced plans to acquire Sage Automotive Interiors, Inc, a US-based manufacturer of automotive interior material, for approximately US$700m (¥79.1bn).

MobileAutomotive

Insight24 Jul 2018

Saurer’s Autoconer X6 aims to boost automation in the winding field

The Saurer Group, a leader in machinery and components for yarn processing, has introduced the new Autoconer X6 – representing a ‘quantum leap’ in process automation

FibresCellulosicsIndustry 4.0

Profile20 Jul 2018

3D panty liner answers the call for improved comfort and fit

Fashion designer Elena Zaltsberg has developed a three-dimensional panty liner to fit, protect and comfort women who lead busy, active lifestyles. She tells Fiona Haran all about it

NonwovensHygiene

Insight19 Jul 2018

Nonwoven fabric market to top US$75bn by 2026

The global nonwoven fabric market is anticipated to witness healthy growth over the next eight years

NonwovensMedicalResearch & Development

Insight16 Jul 2018

A biomimetic approach to nonwovens

Dr Veronika Kapsali, inventor of the award-winning Inotek fibre, talks to Fiona Haran about developing nonwoven material that mimics the insulating properties of penguin feathers

FibresSyntheticsResearch & Development

News16 Jul 2018

Andritz acquires Diatec

Andritz has acquired a 70% stake in Diatec S.R.L, a leading manufacturer of converting machines for the hygiene and food packaging industries

Nonwovens

Review13 Jul 2018

Awarding innovation in professional clothing

The Professional Clothing Awards and Professional Clothing Show returned to London in June, recognising and showcasing the work of talented young designers and industry innovators

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight11 Jul 2018

High-speed spunbond technology the key to smart manufacturing

The rapid and efficient nature of spunbond technology makes it the ideal choice to take the nonwovens industry to new heights

FibresCellulosicsManufacturing Technology

Prices9 Jul 2018

Rare and speciality fibre prices monthly round-up – June 2018

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

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News4 Jul 2018

Avgol launches 3D concept for fabrics

Avgol, a global leader in the manufacture of nonwoven fabric solutions, has announced it is to launch a new three-dimensional concept for fabrics to extend innovation capabilities in hygiene applications.

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Insight4 Jul 2018

Norafin expands presence in US market

The German manufacturer’s marketing representative Kerstin Knorr speaks to WTiN about the grand opening of its spunlace line in Mills River, North Carolina

Technical TextilesProtectiveCompanies & Finance

Review26 Jun 2018

ANEX2018: Advancements in nanofibres and MedTech

WTiN outlines some of the medical research relating to nanofibres at this year’s ANEX nonwovens exhibition in Japan

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insightfree25 Jun 2018

Digital Ze-Knit technology aims to revolutionise apparel industry

Computational design is fast becoming a driver of sustainable innovation, particularly in the knitwear sector

FibresSyntheticsDesign & Trends

Review25 Jun 2018

Innovation takes centre stage at Techtextil North America

Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas returned to Atlanta in May, providing a platform for innovation and industry talks

Technical TextilesMedicalEvents

Preview18 Jun 2018

INDA announces details of RISE 2018

The eighth edition of the annual US conference will focus on biomimetics, lightweighting and material science developments for engineered materials technology scouts

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News18 Jun 2018

Saueressig announces rebranding

Saueressig has announced that it has combined all its surfaces activities under the brand Saueressig Ungricht with immediate effect.

Nonwovens

News18 Jun 2018

Infrared helps SAAF to meet production targets

Advanced Fabrics (SAAF) has installed an infrared heating system from Heraeus Noblelight to improve the throughput of coated, nonwoven fabrics at its Saudi Arabian manufacturing plant.

HygieneMedical

Profile14 Jun 2018

Recycling fire-resistant industrial garments

Co-founder of General Recycled, Dave Kasper, talks to WTiN about the inroads the company has made in reducing landfill burden in Canada and beyond

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeSustainability

News12 Jun 2018

Clorox launches new disinfectant wipes

Clorox Healthcare has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of healthcare disinfectants: new Clorox Healthcare VersaSure Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes.

Wipes

News12 Jun 2018

3M introduces nonwoven tape for medical use

3M has expanded its line-up of advanced adhesives for medical devices with the addition of 3M Single Coated Medical Extended Wear Adhesive Nonwoven Tape on Liner.

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Insight8 Jun 2018

Shima Seiki announces winners of its Apex Competition

Earlier this year, Shima Seiki’s Apex Competition for students based at UK universities awarded two winners with a two-week paid visit to the company’s head office in Wakayama, Japan

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