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Preview17 Mar 2017

Interest hots up ahead of ICE Europe 2017

Next week will see the return of ICE Europe, the international trade show for paper, film and foil converting.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight15 Mar 2017

Conwed to join SWM International at INDEX 17

SWM will showcase its advanced materials for nonwoven applications after the applications of Conwed, Argotec and DelStar.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Preview10 Mar 2017

Manufacturing success in the Digital Textile Micro Factory

The forthcoming Texprocess trade fair will feature a Digital Textile Micro Factory, including a live demonstration of an integrated apparel production chain.

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Preview9 Mar 2017

Techtextil to welcome record breaking attendance

With just over one month until the highly anticipated Techtextil and Texprocess 2017 trade shows, all eyes are turning to Frankfurt.

SyntheticsFilamentManufacturing Technology

Insight8 Mar 2017

Global medical nonwovens market set for strong growth

A new market report has suggested that the global medical nonwovens market is expected to reach a value of US$12.03bn by 2024.

NonwovensMedicalResearch & Development

Insight6 Mar 2017

Latin American baby wipes market promises strong growth

A report released by Finnish nonwovens supplier Suominen has suggested that the future of Latin American nonwovens looks promising, despite economic setbacks in the region.

NonwovensWipesCompanies & Finance

Insight3 Mar 2017

Porcher announces large-scale investment

Porcher Industries, a leader in technical textiles and thermoplastic composite solutions, has announced investment plans worth over €50m to be used to increase capacity, R&D and technology.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Preview2 Mar 2017

Registration open for WOW 2017

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has unveiled its programme for the upcoming World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference 2017.

NonwovensWipesCompanies & Finance

Insight1 Mar 2017

Finer raw cotton proven to absorb oil

Cotton, a long-time staple crop on the South Plains of Texas and major part of the region’s economy, is growing into a new sector: environmental clean-up following oil spills.

Technical TextilesSustainability

Insight22 Feb 2017

Takram presents data-capturing AR smart textile

Takram, an international design innovation firm, has developed a new smart fabric with augmented reality (AR) capabilities, designed to capture performance data for a London Transport Museum project.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight10 Feb 2017

Baumüller to present automation solutions at ICE Europe

The German automation and drive manufacturer has announced it will showcase new components and intelligent services at the leading international trade fair for paper, film and foil converting.

NonwovensAutomotiveManufacturing Technology

Insight10 Feb 2017

Directa Plus and Colmar collaborate on graphene-based sportswear

Directa Plus, a producer and supplier of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets, has teamed up with sportswear company Colmar to launch a new line of jackets.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

Insight9 Feb 2017

Outlast Xelerate boosts PCM technology

Outlast Technologies LLC, a global leader in phase change materials (PCM) and applications, has unveiled its Xelerate temperature-regulating fabric product.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight3 Feb 2017

Conwed Plastics scoops Ava Digital Award

Plastic netting manufacturer Conwed Plastics has won an AVA Digital Award for its 50th anniversary video – which recognises excellence by creative professionals in all areas of digital communications.

AgrotextilesBuildingCompanies & Finance

Insight2 Feb 2017

Suominen Q4 operating profit down at €3.5m

Suominen, a global supplier of nonwovens for wipes, hygiene products and medical applications, has released its financial information for the year 2016, including details of declining net sales and operating profit.

NonwovensHygieneCompanies & Finance

Insight2 Feb 2017

Ballyclare to deliver workwear to An Post

The Irish postal service has awarded a contract to UK workwear manufacturer Ballyclare to supply high-visibility wet weather jackets and trousers.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight31 Jan 2017

Cordura unveils collaborations for 50th anniversary

To mark the milestone, the Invista brand has announced a series of celebratory releases and events including new innovations and collaborations.

NaturalSyntheticsCompanies & Finance

Insight30 Jan 2017

INDA co-organises CiNE 2017 in Shanghai

The Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry will co-organise the second edition of the China International Nonwovens Expo & Forum.

Technical TextilesNonwovensCompanies & Finance

Insight26 Jan 2017

Similarities grow between smart fashion and automotive textiles

Technical textiles offer inspiration to designers in both industries as Techtexil presents intelligent fashion at Berlin Fashion Week.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight25 Jan 2017

Dyneema creates “world’s strongest jacket”

The Dyneema Project has unveiled a new alpine jacket designed by technical apparel designer Conroy Nachtigall – which is said to be the strongest jacket in the world.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

Insight24 Jan 2017

Nonwoven filters to experience strong growth

The global filtration market is currently witnessing a strong and consistent period of growth.

FiltrationManufacturing Technology

Insight23 Jan 2017

Gore to unveil new Shakedry tech at ISPO Munich

W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) is set to unveil a number of new products and technologies at ISPO Munich, the international trade fair for the sports industry.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight20 Jan 2017

Freudenberg announces new super-microfilament fibre

The Freudenberg Group has announced a breakthrough for its Evolon microfilament fibre – a variant now made of super-microfilaments.

FilamentDyeing

Insight20 Jan 2017

5.11 Tactical unveils new protective fabric range

5.11 Tactical, a global innovator in protective apparel, has introduced its new XPRT uniform collection for military and law enforcement personnel.

SyntheticsFinishing

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