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Insight19 Mar 2015‘Robust demand’ will boost growth of the global technical textiles significantly by 2020, according to a report by Future Markets Insight (FMI).
Invista’s CORDURA brand has launched a new range of fibres designed primarily for the development of durable hi-vis knitted and woven fabrics. The high tenacity polyester fibre range is available in 90 to 1180 dtex and is air jet textured for enhanced abrasion resistance and tensile and tear strength.
The rise of 3D printing has been one of the major trends to impact the established application areas of technical textiles.
Invista has launched Novadyn – transparent polymers that can be used as differentiated blend additives to improve traditional nylon performance. Novadyn comprises highly versatile semi-aromatic polyamides with a unique combination of performance, cost effectiveness and recycled content, according to the company.
News18 Mar 2015Rieter has reported double-digit sales growth in the 2014 financial year, with an especially strong second-half performance. Overall sales increased by 11% to CHF 1,153m ($1,149m). In the second half of the year, sales increased by 21% compared to the first half. Rieter reported the highest increase in the US, followed by Turkey, India and various Asian countries. In contrast, sales in China and Africa decreased compared to the previous year.
News18 Mar 2015The organisers of ITMA 2015 have announced the opening of visitor registration. An earlybird rate of €80 for the full eight days, or €40 for a single day, is offered to anyone registering online at www.itma.com before October 15. This compares with a daily rate ‘at the door’ of €80.
News17 Mar 2015The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will help in building local capacities for the manufacturing of solar energy systems and components in Egypt, and will promote the application of solar energy in the country’s textile industry, among others.
Insight17 Mar 2015World Textile Information Network recently conducted its first quarterly opinion poll, asking participants across all areas of the digital textile industry to offer their experiences and intuitions about this exciting market. A number of interesting insights where revealed from this survey and, as we go forward, we will continue to track these evolving opinions, with the aim of understanding some of the underlying trends driving digital textile growth.
Following an abrupt halt to Brazil’s economic boom years, the nonwovens industry is preparing for another flat year in 2015. Mauricio Savarese reports from Sao Paulo on how companies are holding fast by consolidating their business and investing for the future.
Insight17 Mar 2015Quality of products is becoming increasingly important for manufacturers and consumers alike. Good quality, good colour natural fibres see good demand across the markets, while poorer styles are passed in. It is equally important that yarns are of a high quality, as they will have direct impact on the fabric created and all products further down the line.
Profile17 Mar 2015Irish textile designer and founder of Detta Textiles, Berni Raeside launched her unique collection of designs for knitted-look digitally printed cushions, tote bags, table cloths and napkins at Showcase, Ireland, in January. Raeside specialises in designs for knit and print and has combined both to create functional, aesthetically pleasing and tactile products for interiors.
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.
