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News18 Dec 2017

Kelheim develops new fibre solution for disinfection wipes

Kelheim Fibres has overcome a challenge in disinfection wipes with its newly developed viscose speciality fibre, Danufil QR.

Wipes

Insight13 Dec 2017

UK report on wipes in sewer blockages released

Far greater consumer awareness on what can and cannot be flushed is required, according to a Water UK report released earlier this week

NonwovensWipesResearch & Development

Insight13 Dec 2017

ITA recognised for Open Reed Weaving research

Dr Christopher Lenz from ITA has been nominated for AiF’s Otto von Guericke Award 2017

SyntheticsFabricsResearch & Development

Review13 Dec 2017

Creative thinking at Nonwovens Network Annual Dinner

The Nonwovens Network hosted its Annual Dinner on 7 December, inviting professionals from across the nonwovens industry to socialise and discuss the latest business developments

NonwovensEvents

Insight12 Dec 2017

Lia develops first flushable pregnancy test

The first and only flushable and biodegradable pregnancy test for over-the-counter use, developed by Lia Diagnostics, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

CellulosicsCoatingResearch & Development

Insight11 Dec 2017

Combining wool and nonwovens for sustainable fashion

Textile and fashion students Yolanda Leask and Martin Brambley have developed a sustainable fabric from wool and nonwoven technology called Cloudwool. Leask explains more

FibresNaturalDesign & Trends

Prices11 Dec 2017

Rare and speciality fibres prices monthly round-up – November 2017

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight7 Dec 2017

New medical textile constructions made from Dyneema Purity fibre

DSM Biomedical has announced a new braiding technology of DSM’s medical grade UHMWPE fibres for use in the design and construction of medical devices

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight5 Dec 2017

Arville announces TMLA with DuPont

The technical textiles specialist has collaborated with DuPont on the development of its protective ComfortShell fabrics for emergency services personnel

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight5 Dec 2017

Sympatex closes the textile loop with wear2wear

Wear2wear is a European industrial partnership, formed to develop production systems that will turn textile fibres from used clothing into new functional fabrics

FibresRecycledEvents

Insight4 Dec 2017

High-visibility flame retardants

Dr Peter Wimmer, product specialist, Gore Workwear, discusses the new collection and explains the technology behind it

FibresSyntheticsEvents

News29 Nov 2017

Vernacare acquires HCS

Vernacare has acquired Synergy Health Healthcare Consumable Solutions (HCS) from Steris plc for an undisclosed sum.

Medical

Insight24 Nov 2017

Coding system for recycling textiles

Researchers from ITA, RWTH Aachen University, and Centexbel, Belgium, discuss the benefits of using markers to improve the recyclability of textiles

FibresSyntheticsSustainability

Q&A24 Nov 2017

Value-added solutions from Suominen

Leading manufacturer of nonwovens for wipes, Suominen has experienced a year of significant investment. President and CEO Nina Kopola and chief technology officer Markku Koivisto explain more

NonwovensWipesResearch & Development

Q&A23 Nov 2017

Investing in the future of nonwovens

INDA's Dave Rousse and Brad Kalil reflect on the nonwovens industry highlights of 2017, while offering an insight into future trends and developments

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight23 Nov 2017

Making sense of odour testing in absorbent hygiene

H.B. Fuller and St Croix Sensory explain the methods they used to test the efficacy of H.B. Fuller’s ODOGard technology in adult diapers

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight22 Nov 2017

TITAS focuses on high-tech textiles

Industry professionals attended the annual TITAS fair in October to talk and source innovative and sustainable textiles

FibresSyntheticsEvents

Insight21 Nov 2017

Unlocking value across the fast fashion supply chain

As sourcing costs rise, retailers are being urged to reinvent their operating models to add value in their supply chains, according to a new report from Kurt Salmon

FibresNaturalDesign & Trends

Insight17 Nov 2017

Boosting the performance of flame-retardant workwear

At this year’s A+A trade fair in Düsseldorf, Carrington Textiles launched its new flame-retardant product, Flametech 300AS

Technical TextilesProtectiveEvents

Insight16 Nov 2017

Connecting with smart hygiene machines

At Hygienix 2017, Paolo Ocleppo from Sandvik Group presented his research on the current digital offerings being proposed by hygiene manufacturers

NonwovensHygieneEvents

Insightfree15 Nov 2017

New nonwoven technologies in the global hygiene space

The nonwovens industry has seen a number of technology shifts this year, driven by a need for advanced materials. Some of these were recently outlined by Pricie Hanna at Hygienix 2017

FibresNaturalEvents

News15 Nov 2017

Pampers introduces flat diaper for preemies

Pampers has created a ‘first-of-its-kind’ flat diaper to protect the needs of preemies whose skin is too delicate to wear a traditional diaper.

Hygiene

Insight14 Nov 2017

WTiN releases new report on absorbent nonwovens

WTiN Intelligence: Medical Textiles has launched a new technical report, entitled "Absorbent nonwovens for medical and hygiene textiles applications"

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insightfree14 Nov 2017

Rethinking the design of incontinence products

US-based company Advanced Absorbent Technologies (AAT) has unveiled a new product for the adult incontinence sector that is said to be 50% thinner than the leading brands

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

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