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Review19 Oct 2017

Filtration 2017 reinforces strong industry market

INDA’s Filtration International Conference & Exposition returned last week for its 26th edition, highlighting the importance and increasing strength of the global filtration industry.

NonwovensFiltrationEvents

Insight18 Oct 2017

Klopman reveals strategic alliance and new fabric range

Klopman, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of technical fabrics for workwear, has formed a strategic alliance with Taihan Textile Co, a South Korean textile producer

FibresSyntheticsCompanies & Finance

Q&A18 Oct 2017

EDANA looks forward after Outlook 2017

EDANA managing director Pierre Wiertz spoke to WTiN’s Andy Rhodes at Outlook 2017 about the success of the event and the upcoming Nonwovens Innovation Academy

NonwovensEvents

News18 Oct 2017

Medical nonwoven disposables market set to grow

The global market for medical nonwoven disposables is set to reach a value of US$10bn by 2023, a recent market report suggests.

HygieneMedical

Insight17 Oct 2017

ITMF publishes Q2/2017 yarn and fabrics figures

ITMF has revealed that global yarn and fabric output increased during the second quarter of 2017, with the trend expected to remain stable during Q3/2017

YarnsSpun/NaturalTrade

Insight17 Oct 2017

Finalists revealed for Hygienix Innovation Award

Three products have been selected as finalists for the Hygienix Innovation Award, with the winner set to be revealed at the event next month.

NonwovensHygieneEvents

Preview17 Oct 2017

ISPO Munich keen to showcase new features

In three months’ time, ISPO Munich will once again open its doors to almost 90,000 trade visitors, who will see latest trends and developments in the sports and activewear industry.

Technical TextilesEvents

Review10 Oct 2017

New Orleans hosts successful IFAI Expo

IFAI Expo returned last month to showcase the latest trends and developments in the world of industrial, smart and advanced fabrics.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Preview10 Oct 2017

ISPO Munich keen to showcase new features

In three months’ time, ISPO Munich will once again open its doors to almost 90,000 trade visitors to see the latest trends and developments in the sports and activewear industry.

Technical TextilesSportswearEvents

Insight6 Oct 2017

INDA undergoes rebrand to attract young professionals

INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, has launched a rebranding initiative to help promote the nonwovens industry to up-and-coming professionals, it has been announced.

NonwovensEvents

Preview5 Oct 2017

Performance Days ready for winter edition

One of the fastest-growing areas in the technical textiles market at present is the thermal technologies segment, with moves continually being made to develop both consumer and industrial products.

Technical TextilesEvents

Review4 Oct 2017

EDANA reflects on successful Outlook

EDANA is already looking to the future after hosting the most successful edition of Outlook, its premier nonwoven personal care products and hygiene conference.

NonwovensHygieneEvents

Insight3 Oct 2017

Smithers Pira predicts sharp fluff pulp growth

Global fluff pulp consumption is set for a prolonged period of sustained growth, according to a new report by nonwovens market intelligence provider Smithers Pira.

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Preview26 Sept 2017

ITMA 2019 to focus on automation

ITMA, the world’s largest textile and garment machinery exhibition, will highlight smart garment technologies and automation at its next global event in 2019.

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

Insight25 Sept 2017

Modified cotton instantly kills bacteria

An Israel-based technology company’s bio-inhibitive cotton is being developed into antibiotic activewear, apparel and face masks, it has been announced.

NaturalCellulosicsResearch & Development

Insight22 Sept 2017

EDANA announces nonwovens R&D student grant winners

EDANA, the leading global association for the nonwovens and related industries, has confirmed the 15 students and researchers chosen as winners of the 2017 EDANA Nonwovens R&D Student Grant.

NonwovensResearch & Development

Insight21 Sept 2017

CAMX rescheduled after Hurricane Irma

After last’s week’s CAMX (Composites and Advanced Materials Expo) was postponed in the wake of Hurricane Irma, event organisers have announced it will be rescheduled for winter 2017.

Technical TextilesEvents

Preview21 Sept 2017

EDANA hopes for positive Outlook

Next week will see the return of Outlook, the premiere event for discussion on the hottest trends in the world of nonwovens for hygiene and personal care.

NonwovensHygieneEvents

Review20 Sept 2017

INDA hosts successful RISE conference

INDA, the association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, recently held the latest edition of its annual Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics (RISE) conference.

NonwovensResearch & Development

Insight15 Sept 2017

DowDuPont shakes up demerger plans following review

DowDuPont, the newly-formed chemicals group created in the US$156bn merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont earlier this month, has announced it will revise its plans to split into three separate companies.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight14 Sept 2017

Arkema assesses Texas plant situation

US speciality chemicals company Arkema has issued a statement reflecting on the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey to its chemical plant in Texas.

CoatingApparel

Insight12 Sept 2017

Companies join forces for sustainable future

A total of 33 companies have partnered with VTT Technical Research to develop a new-generation sustainable forest product, it has been announced.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight12 Sept 2017

Innovative work jacket solution supplements exo-skeleton

Germany’s Hohenstein Institute has announced it is developing an ergonomically optimised work jacket for the use of an exo-skeleton in overhead work.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight11 Sept 2017

Italian university develops graphene-enhanced spider silk

The increasing ambition and growing number of innovations in the graphene industry are making it a real area to watch at present.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

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