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Insight25 Jul 2017

Sustainable solutions from Archroma

Miquel Vila, head of Technical Service, Brand & Performance Textiles Specialities, EMEA, discusses Archroma’s product portfolio, including solutions in colour, fire protection, repellents and coating.

EffectsCoatingManufacturing Technology

Insight25 Jul 2017

NWI’s new facility provides testbed for education and industry

On 22 May, the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at NC State University, US, invited over 200 representatives from industry and academia to the grand opening of its new nonwovens facility.

NonwovensResearch & Development

Insight24 Jul 2017

Covestro collaborates for innovation

An interview with Nick Smith, vice president head of textiles at materials supplier Covestro.

Technical TextilesSportswearEvents

Insight21 Jul 2017

Cordura celebrates 50 years of innovation

We look back on some performance textiles developments from Techtextil 2017 in Frankfurt, beginning with fabric brand Cordura.

FabricsSportswearEvents

Insight20 Jul 2017

Driving research into advanced wound care

Smith & Nephew, the global medical technology business, and University of Hull, UK, have announced a long-term collaboration driving research into pioneering approaches to advanced wound care.

SyntheticsMedicalResearch & Development

Insight19 Jul 2017

BASF develops mosquito net based on new class of insecticide

Chemical company BASF has received a recommendation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for Interceptor G2, a long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito net based on chlorfenapyr.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-made

Insight17 Jul 2017

Nilit launches Sensil Nylon 6.6 for premium apparel

The rapidly changing retail market, underpinned by the increasing demands of today’s consumers, means that the performance textiles market has never been more competitive.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-made

Insight17 Jul 2017

Empa develops wound healing sensor system

Sensor technology is making medical textiles smarter, alerting caregivers to important data regarding a patient’s condition.

Technical TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

Insight17 Jul 2017

Textile Exchange announces recycling and sustainability updates

Textile Exchange has published revised versions of its Recycled Claim Standard 2.0 and Global Recycled Standard 4.0.

FibresNaturalSustainability

Insight12 Jul 2017

New textile sleeve developed for wearable hydration

An innovative and patented lightweight hydration solution worn on the forearm has been launched to prevent the need for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to carry bulky water bottles or backpacks.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight10 Jul 2017

NNI’s service partnership delivers competitive advantage

Nonwoven's Alexandre Butte and Andritz's Anthony Laforge explain how production lines are helping Northeasten Nonwovens Inc (NNI) to deliver tailor-made products for customer niches.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Prices7 Jul 2017

Rare and speciality fibre prices monthly round-up – June 2017

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight7 Jul 2017

China leads technical textiles market

As the technical textiles market continues to grow, China is expected to remain its leader and meet most of the demand from countries in the US and Europe.

CellulosicsTechnical Textiles

Review4 Jul 2017

Techtextil Review goes live

The official interactive review of Techtextil 2017 has been published by WTiN, capturing the main highlights of the show.

FibresNaturalEvents

Insight22 Jun 2017

CINE supported by China’s five year growth plan

The plan’s focus on industry upgrading has led to an increase in capacity, with output estimated to reach seven million tonnes in 2020, up from 5.35 million in 2016.

NonwovensEvents

News21 Jun 2017

SCA to close tissue plant in Arizona

The SCA Group, a leading global hygiene and forest products company, and one of the leading companies in personal care products, based in Sweden, has decided to close its tissue production plant in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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Insight21 Jun 2017

Dyneema high performance fabric solutions

DSM Dyneema showcased its ever-increasing product portfolio at Techtextil 2017, paying particularly close attention to its flexible composite materials.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeEvents

Insight16 Jun 2017

Medical nonwoven disposables to top US$10bn by 2020

A new report states that the medical nonwoven disposables market is expected to garner US$10.6bn by 2020, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% during 2015-2020.

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

News14 Jun 2017

Conwed, SWM present at WOW

Conwed, now part of Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM), is currently discussing its netting capabilities at the ongoing World of Wipes (WOW), which is being held in Nashville, TN (12-15 June).

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Insight14 Jun 2017

Developing patient-centric medical devices

Dr Jess Power from the University of Huddersfield, UK, has developed a textile harness for child cancer patients.

NonwovensMedicalResearch & Development

Prices9 Jun 2017

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

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight8 Jun 2017

Top 10 nonwoven manufacturers announced

The market for nonwoven fabrics is becoming more competitive as it grows, and is seeing a greater number of new players as well as acquisitions and mergers.

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

Insight7 Jun 2017

Key drivers for sustainable nonwovens market published

The drive for sustainable products and processes in all markets has been growing for several decades, although at a widely varied pace. A new report lists the specific factors fuelling this movement.

NonwovensSustainability

Insight5 Jun 2017

VDMA supports Techtextil India’s entry into garment machinery segment

VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies has come forward to announce its support for the much-awaited launch.

FabricsTechnical TextilesManufacturing Technology

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