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Insight17 Apr 2015Medical textiles and functional apparel are set to stand out at Techtextil and Texprocess 2015, as organiser Messe Frankfurt prepares for its biggest year yet, writes Fiona Haran
Insight17 Apr 2015As car manufacturers strive for sustainable, versatile and cost-efficient production, advanced nonwovens are increasingly catering for this demand, writes Fiona Haran
Sustainability remains a topic of vital concern to manufacturers throughout the textile supply chain. According to ITMA, in the markets of both natural and man-made fibres, the origins of fibre have come under scrutiny, leading to the expansion of the organic movement, the establishment of various eco labels and the increasing application of synthetic fibres made from recycled fibres.
INDA has appointed Jim Loftus as its new Director of Education and Technical Affairs. Loftus brings to INDA years of experience in research and development functions from previous positions with Owens Corning and Union Carbide.
News7 Apr 2015Kimberly-Clark’s Depend brand is launching new Silhouette Active Fit briefs for women. A moderate-absorbency brief featuring a thin design for comfort, Silhouette Active Fit briefs are said to have a lower rise with an underwear-like look, fit and feel.
EDANA has opened its Call for Papers for the 2015 Nonwovens Innovation Academy, which provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and research results, and encourages the development of technical knowledge to support the future growth of the nonwovens industry.
Insight31 Mar 2015Bridgestone Americas has launched the latest tyre in its fuel-efficient Ecopia tyre line, the Ecopia EP422 Plus tyre. The Ecopia EP422 Plus tyre is engineered with a combination of light and strong materials for greater fuel efficiency, giving consumers an extra 20 miles per tank.
Sigmatex, an independent converter of carbon fibre, has been awarded government funding through the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) for a project that aims to produce higher volumes of composites in the UK to accelerate vehicle lightweighting.
Five associations representing the water sector and the nonwoven fabrics industry, are collaborating on the joint development of new guidelines that will influence product design and support the marketing of nonwoven products as ‘flushable’, with no adverse effects on wastewater systems.
Nonwovens association EDANA has published a Guide to the European Biocidal Products Regulation. The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) has been in place since 2012 and EDANA has actively followed the developments to this regulation.
