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EDANA has launched the newest infographics for pitched roofing in its ‘Life with Nonwovens’ series, delivered as part of its study into durable nonwoven applications.
Insight10 Mar 2015Today sees the start of The Wearable Technology Show 2015, one of the world’s biggest events for wearables, augmented reality and the Internet of Things (IOT). Held at London’s ExCel conference centre over two days, the programme comprises seven different tracks, and offers delegates a unique opportunity to hear from some of the leading experts in wearable technology, and view the latest product demonstrations from around the world.
Suominen is launching Fibrella Perf Spunlace, a new range of aperture substrates for the South American medical markets, at today’s OUTLOOK Plus Latin America exhibition in Sao Paulo. The Fibrella Perf product range offers solutions suitable for traditional and advanced wound care as well as surgical applications.
PurThread Technologies, a producer of next-generation antimicrobial fibres and yarns, has partnered with Burlington, a supplier of textiles solutions, to provide antimicrobial and anti-odour protection to the global healthcare, industrial and apparel markets.
Insight23 Feb 2015Freudenberg Interlining has become the first company in Germany to gain certification for the biological degradability of a textile product. Freudenberg is marketing the first ever polyester lining to be made from 100% biodegradable fibres.
News19 Feb 2015The Freudenberg Group has developed a pair of snowboard boots that are breathable and waterproof at the same time. The Airliner technology is a nonwoven combined with a liquid-absorbing polymer (SAP) which absorbs moisture from the feet for improved comfort.
Profile12 Feb 2015Having recently divested its flexibles business area, nonwovens giant Suominen has its sights set on further growth this year. Senior Vice President of the company’s Care sector, Lynda Kelly, tells Fiona Haran about implementing its new strategy, and why it is championing spunlace technology
