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Tom Zaiser becomes CEO of FiberVisions
Tom Zaiser has been named as chief executive officer of Indorama Ventures subsidiary FiberVisions, succeeding Gary Spitz who is leaving the company. Mr Zaiser will continue in his current role as president and general manager of the ES FiberVisions joint venture.
H.B. Fuller opens new plant in Colombia
H.B. Fuller has opened its new $10m manufacturing facility in Rionegro, approximately 36km east of Medellin in Colombia.
News6 May 2014K-C’s U by Kotex brand introduces 3D Capture Core
Kimberly-Clark has introduced a new 3D Capture Core to all its Ultra Thin feminine hygiene products under the U by Kotex brand. The core is designed to lock away wetness to help stop leaks.
Schoeller Technologies extends Energear technology to upholstery fabrics
Art Novel is utilising the Energear technology from Schoeller Technologies in the area of upholstery fabrics. The technology is designed to ensure energy (in the form of Far Infrared Rays) released by the body is returned to it, which is said to have a positive effect on the body and its energy balance.
News6 May 2014Marginal shrink in China’s fabric exports
According to the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), fabric exports during March soared 137.4% from February to 2.72 billion metres, reflecting the huge impact of the Spring Festival on business activities. This figure also represents a 13.28% y-o-y increase.
News6 May 2014Chinese yarn exports post moderate y-o-y growth
According to the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), yarn exports during March amounted 347,000 tonnes, jumping 47.03% on the previous month due to the influence of the Spring Festival. This figure is also 5.79% higher than the same period last year.
Mount Vernon FR and Carhartt launch FR Arctic outerwear range
Mount Vernon FR and Carhartt have joined forces to develop Carhartt Flame Resistant (FR) Extremes Arctic outerwear. The line has been designed to offer a new level of wind resistance, durability, warmth and comfort to workers in extreme weather conditions, without added weight or bulk.
Wool Market Report - 6th May 2014
A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
New adhesive melter with optional pattern placement and material flow monitoring and control
Nordson Corporation has developed a new melter that aims to help disposable hygiene product manufacturers produce higher quality products at faster speeds, more efficiently and at lower costs.
Plant gains environmental management certification
ICAP-SIRA Chemicals and Polymers SpA, the Italian producer of water- and solvent-based polymers and pigment dispersions, has gained the environmental-management certification UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 for its production site in Barberino di Mugello.
Executive Market Report - 6 th May 2014
A detailed review of movements in fibre, yarn and fabric prices from the previous week, along with changes in production costs.
INDA receives US EPA Environmental Merit Award for flushability campaign
INDA, the US-based association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, has received a 2014 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Merit Award for a public awareness campaign that successfully reduced the amount of non-flushable baby wipes found in the wastewater system in Portland, Maine.
Invista launches bio-derived Lycra
Invista has launched a bio-derived spandex for use in a wide variety of apparel fabrics and garments. Approximately 70% by weight of the new Lycra bio-derived spandex fibre comes from a renewable source made from dextrose derived from corn.
Insight6 May 2014Fresh impetus for US textile industry
A number of recent million dollar investments are putting US textile manufacturing back on the map.
Insight6 May 2014India Focus: Technical textiles sector performs below expectations
India’s technical textiles sector, which also encompasses nonwovens and industrial textiles, has failed to grow in line with the hype created by government departments such as the Office of Textile Commissioner and Ministry of Textiles.
Warwick Mills prepares to weave first Monster Silk textiles
Warwick Mills is preparing to weave the first textiles with Monster Silk recombinant spider silk from Kraig Biocraft Laboratories. Kraig shipped the Monster Silk yarn to Warwick, which after studying the material, requested that it be processed to additional specifications. The material was then shipped back to Kraig and studied by a silk spinning expert, who analysed the fibres. The fibers were then processed according to the directions and specifications and the resulting material shipped to Warwick. Warwick is now testing and analysing Kraig's Monster Silk recombinant spider silk and determining the best ply and cord twisting for yarn optimisation in preparation for creating sample textiles.
News6 May 2014Thermore launches new down alternative
Thermore has launched a new down concept called EvoDown. The concept was developed to provide an alternative to duck and goose down, which it says is experiencing escalating costs, as well as issues surrounding animal welfare and a lack of quality control.
Profile6 May 2014The Südwolle Group, firmly in command
The Südwolle Group occupies a commanding position in the global worsted yarn market, serving Europe and Asia with a range of products for weaving, flat and circular knitting, as well as technical products.
Sawgrass attains Platinum Partner Award
Sawgrass is presented with Mutoh's Platinum Partner Award.
INDA announces World of Wipes Innovation Award finalists
INDA, the US-based association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, has announced the four companies that will compete for the World of Wipes Innovation Award at the conference in June. The annual award recognises the product that most expands the use of nonwovens and demonstrates creativity, novelty, uniqueness and technical sophistication within the entire nonwoven wipe value chain. The finalists will present their products and the award winner will be announced during the World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference to be held from June 2-5, at The Depot Renaissance Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
GIS announces support for 2-colour Kyocera print head
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), which develops software, drivers, firmware and electronics for industrial inkjet print heads, says it can now support the 2-colour 300dpi Kyocera KJ4-03T print head.
Visteon to divest majority of automotive interiors business
Visteon Corporation has agreed to divest the majority of its global automotive interiors business to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory reviews and other conditions, is expected to be completed by December 31, 2014.
Columbia Sportswear granted preliminary injunction for infringement of OutDry waterproof-breathable footwear patent
Columbia Sportswear and its Italian-based subsidiary OutDry Technologies has been granted a preliminary injunction against Geox SpA and Nibar Srl in connection with the sale of certain Amphibiox branded shoes in Italy. The court determined that some Amphibiox shoes likely infringed an OutDry patent used to create waterproof-breathable footwear and authorised the seizure of certain Amphibiox products, issuing an injunction to prevent further sale of the offending footwear. The interim decision is subject to appeal.
Heimtextil India to be sell-out
The launch edition of Heimtextil India, the country’s specialist trade fair for home and contract textiles, has garnered tremendous response both from exhibitors and potential trade visitors and is expected to be a sell-out, according to organisers Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India.