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Insight7 Feb 2017

Gore commits to PFC revolution in outdoor sector

Gore Fabrics will transition to more environmentally friendly weatherproofing technologies, free of hazardous PFCs.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight3 Feb 2017

Ghent University merges textiles fields into new department

The Belgium research institute has merged mechanical, chemical and textiles facilities into one department to pool resources in each area. Head of department, Paul Kiekens, reveals more.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight1 Feb 2017

College of Nonwovens expands lecture series

The e-learning initiative of Cotton Incorporated has launched a second lecture in its nonwovens series, centred on the global supply chain.

NaturalSpun/NaturalCompanies & Finance

News1 Feb 2017

Kimberly-Clark reports flat Q4 sales

For the three months ended 31 December 2016, net sales at tissue marketer Kimberly-Clark Corporation were flat over the same quarter of the previous year at US$4.5bn.

Hygiene

News1 Feb 2017

H.B. Fuller expands adhesives business

H.B. Fuller has purchased the industrial adhesives business of Wisdom Worldwide Adhesives, a provider of adhesives for the packaging, paper converting and assembly markets.

Nonwovens

Insight30 Jan 2017

Tackling diseases with textiles

Effective wound care management has become more problematic because of the common and well-publicised issue of antibiotic resistance, exacerbated further by the emergence of multi-resistant bacteria.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight24 Jan 2017

Eastman launches new cellulosic yarn

Jereon B Jacobs, global director of textile fibres at speciality chemical company Eastman, tells WTiN about the yarn’s natural benefits.

CellulosicsSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

News18 Jan 2017

Rockline issues sustainability report

Rockline Industries, a manufacturer of wet wipes and coffee filters, has released its eighth annual Sustainability Report, which outlines the environmental sustainability goals it hopes to achieve by 2020.

NonwovensWipes

Insight18 Jan 2017

New smart fabric mimics properties of bone tissue

Biomedical engineers in Australia have woven a “smart” fabric that mimics the sophisticated and complex properties of one of nature’s ingenious materials, the bone tissue periosteum.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight17 Jan 2017

Connected technology takes centre stage at CES 2017

A record-breaking number of tech enthusiasts flocked to CES earlier this month to peruse the latest innovations topping the consumer electronics trends.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight13 Jan 2017

Supporting the future leaders of nonwoven innovation

Dr Behnam Pourdeyhimi, from The Nonwovens Institute in North Carolina, discusses its pioneering engagement with the nonwovens industry, and the work to be done to strengthen economic development.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight9 Jan 2017

Euratex welcomes new president

Euratex, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation, has announced Klaus Huneke as its president, taking office in January 2017 for a two-year term.

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

Insight9 Jan 2017

TITAS marks 20th milestone

Leading textile players gathered in Taiwan’s capital in October for the return of functional fabrics trade fair TITAS, which marked its 20th anniversary in 2016.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

News4 Jan 2017

INDA expands recruitment services

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, recently voted to increase its 21 full-time member staff by adding the new role of assistant director of Career Services.

Nonwovens

Insight21 Dec 2016

Freudenberg ups its investment in medical technology

The global technology company is currently investing in the expansion of its medical technology division in order to assist in the treatment of some of the world’s common diseases.

MedicalMedical

News20 Dec 2016

INDA seeks nominations for WOW Innovation Award

The Award recognises a product or technology innovation within the wipes value chain that expands the use of nonwoven fabrics and demonstrates advancements in creativity, novelty of approach, uniqueness and technical sophistication.

Wipes

Insight20 Dec 2016

Major nonwovens acquisitions announced

As 2016 draws to a close, the nonwovens industry is preparing for some big developments to take shape in the New Year, including SWM’s acquisition of Conwed Plastics and SCA’s purchase of BSN medical.

NonwovensHygieneManufacturing Technology

News19 Dec 2016

Animals don festive knits to support African farmers

A UK farm is pledging its support to poverty-stricken farmers in Africa by kitting its animals out with hand-knitted festive jumpers.

Natural

Insight19 Dec 2016

Wool Market Report - 19th December 2016

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight19 Dec 2016

Final British Wool sale of 2016 produces good clearance

The 10th British Wool sale of the 2016/17 season offered 2,220,816kg. The final sale of the calendar year produced a good clearance of over 1.5 million kg.

Natural

Insight19 Dec 2016

Most wool types ease in New Zealand sale

The combined North and South Island wool auctions this week, comprising 13,600 bales, saw a 79% clearance with most types continuing to ease.

Natural

Insight19 Dec 2016

Aussie wool sale brings highest EMI closing on record

The Australian wool market ended on a positive note this week, with analysts describing the situation as “encouraging” for the start of the second half of the season in January.

Natural

Insight14 Dec 2016

Monforts’ technology advances luxury wallcoverings

Dutch wallcovering specialist Tapetex has expanded its woven and nonwoven production capabilities, thanks to the latest technology of textile machinery manufacturer Monforts.

FabricsWeavingManufacturing Technology

News13 Dec 2016

Suominen bags second Rockline partnership award

Rockline Industries has awarded Suominen with the 2016 Rockline Partnership Recognition Award for being a Best in Class Supplier and Partner.

WipesIndustrial

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