A new Textiles Intelligence report on Globe Manufacturing Company is now available.
Thursday 28 April 2011
Flame resistant fibres and fabrics
A new Textiles Intelligence report which analyses the role of flame resistant fibres and fabrics in protective apparel for hazardous environments is now available.
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 28 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News – 28 April 2011
Fast track: how apparel is recording track times, distances, calories, location and pictures
A new textiles Intelligence report on how apparel is recording track times, distances, calories, location and pictures is now available.
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Bill Mills sets up textiles and business support consultancy
Bill Mills, an experienced UK based textiles specialist, has moved on from NWtexnet the UK regional development agency funded support organisation, to set up his own textiles and business support consultancy.
Nonwovens - in a different class
Adrian Wilson reports from INDEX 11 in Geneva
The advanced position of the nonwovens industry in respect of many aspects of trade was apparent at INDEX 11, which took place from April 12-15th in Geneva, Switzerland.
Needless to say, the show made new records in respect of both exhibitors and visitors.
Thursday 21 April 2011
RadiciGroup develops eco-friendly spandex
RadiciSpandex Corp., a U.S. RadiciGroup company engaged in the production of RadElast spandex, is developing the world’s first eco-friendly elastane using a 100% renewably sourced material (biopolymer).
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 21 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 21 April 2011
TCL2011 International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating
First announcement and call for papers
International Newsletters has announced that the original and most popular conference on textile coating and laminating is returning to the USA. The venue for the 2011 meeting will be the 4-star Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa in Orlando, Florida, on 17-18 November 2011. After the success of the 2010 meeting in Cannes, France, this year's meeting is expected to be eagerly anticipated.
TenCate Tecasafe Plus 580 offers lightweight protection
TenCate Protective Fabrics Americas, a leader in the field of inherently flame-resistant (FR) fabrics, is expanding its TenCate Tecasafe Plus product portfolio with the introduction of TenCate Tecasafe Plus 580, a lighter weight option for industrial safety apparel.
Tuesday 19 April 2011
ITMA ASIA + CITME is door to China for textile machinery manufacturers
The third edition of the combined ITMA ASIA + CITME show will be held from 12 to 16 June 2012 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show aims to continue to be the leading marketing platform for textile machinery manufacturers tapping into the vibrant Chinese market.
Monday 18 April 2011
The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 3-Ten Smaller Producers
A new Textiles Intelligence report ‘The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 3—Ten Smaller Producers’ is now available.
Statistics: Fibre Consumption for Technical Textiles in Japan
A new Textiles Intelligence report of fibre consumption for technical textiles in Japan is now available.
Nanotechnology in Technical Textiles and Apparel
A new report called Nanotechnology in Technical Textiles and Apparel
Profile of ILC Dover: a Pioneer in Advanced Textiles for Space and the US Military
A new Textiles Intelligence report on Profile of ILC Dover, pioneer in advanced textiles for space and the US military is now available.
Sustainability is driving innovation in nonwovens technology
A new Textiles Intelligence report on sustainability in the nonwovens industry is now available.
Friday 15 April 2011
Latest Exhibition & Conference News for technical textiles
Latest Exhibition & Conference News for technical textiles
Technical Textiles Industry Events in 2011
The following is a guide to major events relevant to the technical textiles and nonwovens industries for 2011. It is updated regularly with the latest events news.
Thursday 14 April 2011
Levi 's enter into development agreement for CRAiLAR flax fibre
Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) has announced it has entered into a short term CRAiLAR Flax fibre development agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. Commencing April 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR flax fibre in woven casual apparel products, specifically denim and non-denim, bottom and top weight fabrics.
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 14 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News – 14 April 2011
Geotextiles in transport route construction
Progress through movement
Eberhard von Kuenheim, former Chairman of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Board at BMW, summed it up beautifully: “Mobility of man and goods is not the consequence, but the basis of our prosperity”. In a modern, industrialized society, being “mobile” is absolutely essential and virtually a fundamental right. However, this requires a corresponding infrastructure. And therefore industrialization works as a powerful engine in transport route construction.
Monday 11 April 2011
Study shows Dryarn offers high thermo-physiological comfort
A recent study performed by the LATT laboratory in Biella, Italy is said to have shown that Aquafil Spa’s Dryarn, an innovative polypropylene micro fibre designed for high performance materials for underwear, sportswear and special technical applications even under extreme conditions, is superior to the other fibres analysed in terms of thermo-regulation, breathability and drying speed.
Spotlight on Lycra Sport Fabric and Lycra T400
Invista will be showcasing its performance-driven Lycra Sport fabrics as well as Lycra T400 fibre at the Performance Days Show at MTC world of fashion in Munich on 16 and 17 May 2011. Performance Days specialises in presenting functional fabrics and accessories for the sportswear and workwear markets.
Rhodia increases polymer capacity in Freiburg
Rhodia has announced a debottlenecking of its polymer production capacity in Freiburg, Germany. Rhodia’s Global Business Unit (GBU), Polyamide & Intermediates, a leader in the polyamide PA66 market, is strengthening its position as major producer of polymers in Europe.
Smart Fabrics move towards commercialization
Debra Cobb reports from the 7th Smart Fabrics Conference
Friday 8 April 2011
New helicopter survival suit gets Outlast technology
Survival-One Limited, a leader in the design, manufacture and service of survival clothing and equipment, has recently launched a new helicopter passenger survival suit incorporating Outlast technology for better comfort.
Thursday 7 April 2011
India's NTC to enter technical textiles sector
India’s government owned National Textiles Corporation (NTC) has announced it will invest Rupees 4.25 billion in a technical textiles joint venture to meet the fast growing demand in healthcare and infrastructure sectors, according to a report in The Hindu.
Wednesday 6 April 2011
Sioen agrees sale of Roland International
Netherlands headquartered Sioen Industries, a producer of technical textiles, fine chemicals and high-tech protective clothing, has announced it has reached an agreement for the sale of one of its subsidiaries, Roland International.
New OEKO-TEX test criteria become mandatory on 1st April
The new test criteria for product certification under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 which were published by the International OEKO-TEX association at the beginning of the year became mandatory for all certification processes on 1 April, when the three-month transitional period comes to an end.
Oerlikon Saurer to show energy saving solutions at Techtextil
Techtextil is the most significant global trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens and will once again attract a specialist audience to Frankfurt from 24 to 26 May 2011. Oerlikon Saurer’s Allma product line, a known innovator in twisting and cabling of technical yarns and tire cord, will exhibit its Allma CC3 in the combined version as two-for-one and cabling machine. The company’s latest innovations and energy saving solutions will be the central topics for visitors.
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Performance Days sets sights higher for 2011
The sixth Performance Days trade fair-roadshow is set to kick off in May this year and following the steady growth in the number of visitors to previous shows and an increase of more than 60% in November 2010, the show has its sights set on topping the 1000-guest mark this year.
TenCate secures Italian order for Defender M fabric
TenCate Protective Fabrics EMEA has secured an initial order from the Italian manufacturer Aero Sekur S.p.A (Aprilia, Italy) for the delivery of inherently fire-resistant TenCate Defender M fabric to the Italian 'Soldier of the Future' programme (Forza Nec). The aim of this programme is to modernize the equipment of the Italian infantry.
Monday 4 April 2011
Dyneema appoints Gruschwitz Tech-Twists as distribution partner
DSM Dyneema has formed a partnership with gruschwitz gmbh Tech-Twists in which they become a Premium Distribution Partner for UHMWPE fibre manufactured by DSM Dyneema. The new agreement becomes effective 1 April 2011 and is specific to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
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Friday 1 April 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 31 March 2011
Latest Innovation in Textiles News - 31 March 2011
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