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News2 Mar 2018

Researchers develop sanitary napkins from jute

The Indian Jute Industries Research Association (IJIRA) has developed a low-cost jute-based sanitary napkin, and the Indian government has asked the body to help promote women entrepreneurship.

Hygiene

News2 Mar 2018

Kimberly-Clark recognised for sustainability

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has won a 2018 Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in the Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Setting) category, the company’s second Climate Leadership Award in two years.

HygieneWipes

Insight1 Mar 2018

Empowering the disability community through fashion and technology

Executive director of Open Style Lab, Grace Jun, speaks to WTiN about the pioneering work it carries out in garment design and material technologies for people with various disabilities

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

News1 Mar 2018

Maxcess acquires Componex

Maxcess International, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has acquired Componex.

Industrial

Insight28 Feb 2018

Greener automotive parts developed from agricultural fibres

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth are working to develop eco-friendly materials from plant fibres for the automotive and aerospace industries

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight28 Feb 2018

A fresh approach to greener diapers

Biomaterials company Tethis has recently received a new round of funding to bring environmentally-friendly products to the diaper market and other industries

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight27 Feb 2018

New technique for printing silver nanowire circuits

Researchers at North Carolina State University, US, have developed a new technique that allows them to print circuits on flexible, stretchable substrates using silver nanowires

EffectsDigital PrintingResearch & Development

News27 Feb 2018

Scientists develop thermal textile inspired by polar bear fur

Chinese scientists have developed a thermally-insulating textile inspired by polar bear fur that could be used to produce military clothing.

SyntheticsWeaving

News27 Feb 2018

Nonwoven geotextile warns against hazardous areas

Propex Operating Company has developed a nonwoven geotextile that signals excavators from further digging in areas that may contain hazards.

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News27 Feb 2018

Freudenberg Performance Materials announces new CEO

Dr Frank Heislitz will take over the position of chief executive officer (CEO) of Freudenberg Performance Materials on 1 April 2018.

Technical TextilesNonwovens

News26 Feb 2018

BFI honoured with automotive supplier award

Beaulieu Fibres International has once again received a ‘Distinguished Supplier European Supplier Award from Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI).

SyntheticsMobile

Insight26 Feb 2018

Future advances in self-healing textiles

Professor Melik C Demirel tells WTiN about the innovative research he has conducted in self-healing textiles, taking inspiration from polymers found in squid ring teeth

Technical TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

News22 Feb 2018

Nonwoven converting machine market set for continued growth

The global nonwovens converting machine market is expected to grow significantly during the period 2017-2025, according to Future Market Insights.

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Insight21 Feb 2018

Consumer study highlights differing attitudes to sustainable textile products

Millennials are more aware of the textile industry’s environmental and social shortcomings than older generations, according to a new study from Oeko-Tex Association

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

News21 Feb 2018

Berry announces Spinlace capacity investment

Berry Global, Inc has announced that it is investing in a proprietary Spinlace asset to provide an incremental 17,000 metric tons of annual capacity serving the North American market.

HygieneWipes

Insight20 Feb 2018

Enhancing composite fire protection using advanced nonwovens

Technical Fibre Products recently hosted a webinar explaining the need for commercially-viable fire protection solutions in various applications to support composite growth

Technical TextilesMobileResearch & Development

Insight19 Feb 2018

Minimising VOCs in textile production

The textile industry is working to reduce or even eradicate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in production due to the risks they pose to human health and the environment

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

News15 Feb 2018

Maxcess completes expansion of Menges Roller

Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has completed Menges Roller Company’s multi-million-dollar expansion.

Industrial

Insightfree15 Feb 2018

Nanocomposite nonwovens offer metal-like electrical conductivity

A new research method has enabled the preparation of polymer-metal composite nonwovens with metal-like conductivity for application in functional textiles

Technical TextilesSportswearResearch & Development

Insight13 Feb 2018

Mitsui USA invests in custom apparel leader Indochino

Indochino, a global leader in made-to-measure apparel, has announced a strategic investment by Mitsui & Co Inc, US (Mitsui USA)

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Insight12 Feb 2018

New research highlights dangers to firefighters

A lack of UK firefighting regulations is causing ‘alarmingly high’ exposure to cancerous chemicals, scientists warn

Technical TextilesProtectiveResearch & Development

News9 Feb 2018

New dates announced for ITMA Asia + CITME 2018

The joint owners of the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 exhibition have announced new dates for the sixth combined showcase to be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, this October. The new dates are 15-19 October 2018.

FibresYarns

Q&A9 Feb 2018

The global disposable hygiene outlook

Miles Agbanrin, senior analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses future trends in the leading nonwovens segment of disposable hygiene

Hygiene

Profile6 Feb 2018

Commercial expertise meets academic rigour at NIRI

Chris Fowler and Dr Andrew Hewitt of the Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute Ltd (NIRI) discuss the institute’s new facility and the latest developments they’re working on

Nonwovens

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