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News25 May 2016

Techtextil NA moves to Chicago

Messe Frankfurt has announced that the 14th edition of Techtextil North America will be held in Chicago, Illinois, in 2017.

NonwovensTechnical Textiles

Insight24 May 2016

Gentle textiles for high skin compatibility

Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute have established a digital method for 3-D analysis of the surface of textiles that come into direct contact with people’s skin.

FibresSyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Insight17 May 2016

Cotton Inc introduces College of Nonwovens

Cotton Incorporated, the not-for-profit research and promotion company for cotton, has expanded offerings on its Cotton University platform to include the College of Nonwovens.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Insight10 May 2016

REVIEW: Revolutionary thinking at IDEA16

The three-day exhibition presented various networking and business opportunities, and analysed the latest trends impacting the nonwovens and engineered fabrics market.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight28 Apr 2016

Nexera launches antimicrobial surgical mask

A new surgical mask developed by Sciessent and Nexera kills 99.9% of tested bacteria after one hour, and inactivates 99.99% of tested influenza viruses after five minutes of contact.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Insight20 Apr 2016

PO fibre developments from BFI

The nonwoven application areas of personal care, geotextiles, automotive, floorcoverings and filtration media are tipped for growth this year, particularly in the leading North American market.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

Insight14 Apr 2016

China’s strong home textiles market

Exhibitors of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Spring Edition were in high spirits in March, fuelled by the positive growth of China’s home textiles market.

FibresSyntheticsHome

News13 Apr 2016

Spunlaid tops global nonwovens market

Spunlaid nonwovens are now the largest process used to produce nonwovens, accounting for almost half of global nonwovens consumption in 2016, according to a new report from Smithers Pira.

Nonwovens

Insight11 Apr 2016

Chinese cashmere prices see no movement

Demand for Chinese cashmere is picking up, but still not enough to move the prices, which remain unchanged, the Schneider Group has reported.

Natural

Insight1 Apr 2016

Q&A: Andrew Maxey, Vartega Carbon Fiber Recycling

Maxey explains how carbon fibre manufacturing waste can be converted into a number of cost-effective nonwoven products, particularly for automotive and aerospace applications.

RecycledIndustrial

Insight1 Apr 2016

Modernising feminine hygiene

Molly Hayward, founder of US-based start-up company Cora, talks to WTiN about the launch of its 100% organic tampons which support young women in developing countries.

NaturalHygieneSustainability

Insight29 Mar 2016

Connecting to the smart home

Smart products in the home, including textiles, are currently a niche market associated with the technically savvy. The Wearable Technology Show 2016 addressed ways in which companies can think mainstream.

SyntheticsScreen PrintingIndustry 4.0

Insight24 Mar 2016

The future of smart textiles

Data security, measures to reduce physical burden, and market entry hurdles were the big topics surrounding smart textiles at the Wearable Technology Show 2016. WTiN brings you the highlights.

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Insight21 Mar 2016

Natural fibres inspire nonwoven innovations

Many of today’s manufacturers are turning to natural fibres to achieve advanced material functions and a sustainable ethos.

NaturalCellulosicsResearch & Development

Insight21 Mar 2016

Wool Market Report - 21st March 2016

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight21 Mar 2016

Volatile rand eases mohair prices

The third sale of the 2016 summer season took place on Tuesday 15 March, with 159,498 kg on offer. The offering consisted of good quality mohair, with 98.7% of the mohair on offer being sold.

Natural

Insight21 Mar 2016

Limited supply British wool types boost prices

The 15th sale of the 2015/16 British wool season offered 1,591,567 kg. The market was strong, and as we approach the latter end of the selling season, certain types are in limited supply.

Natural

Insight21 Mar 2016

South Africa wool market 3.7% higher

South Africa’s wool market traded 3.7% higher this week and the Cape Wools Merino Indicator increased by 569 points to close at a value of R157.68 (clean).

Natural

Insight21 Mar 2016

Wool prices firm across North and South Islands

The combined North and South offering of 18,700 bales saw little price movement compared to previous auctions in New Zealand, with 91% selling.

Natural

Insight21 Mar 2016

Keen demand for Aussie wool despite rising US dollar

The Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) finished four cents higher (0.3%) than last week’s sale to close on 1,227 cents per kilo clean.

Natural

Insight21 Mar 2016

Cashmere prices gain stability

After last week’s reductions, all cashmere prices remain stable, reported the Schneider Group.

Natural

Insight15 Mar 2016

Winners of space suit innovation contest announced

Major Tim Peake’s venture into space as Britain’s first European Space Agency astronaut in December not only highlighted the exciting possibilities of future space travel, but also the experimental work astronauts carry out.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

Insight11 Mar 2016

Xerium optimises machine performance

Xerium Technologies has expanded its product portfolio by launching new air-drying technology for tissue machines, and new SMART Connect technology to enhance the functionality of its machinery.

IndustrialIndustry 4.0

News10 Mar 2016

Huggies answers Obama’s call to support diaper need

Huggies has announced the donation of 22 million free Huggies diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) in response to President Obama’s call for companies to support diaper need in America.

Hygiene

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