TenCate Protective Fabrics Americas, a leader in inherently flame-resistant (FR) woven and knitted fabrics for protective apparel has intensified its strategic efforts to take the TenCate Tecasafe Plus product portfolio to a world-wide marketplace.
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Friday 26 August 2011
India's technical textiles industry to grow to Rs.1.4 trillion by 2017
According to a report in India’s Economic Times yesterday the country’s technical textiles industry is projected to grow to Rs.1.4 trillion ($31.4 billion) by 2016-17, with healthcare and infrastructure sectors accounting for a major chunk of the consumption.
Thursday 25 August 2011
Dyneema Diamond Technology in cut resistant gloves
At the forthcoming A+A safety and security trade fair which takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 18-21, a number of companies will be introducing knitted protective gloves featuring the latest Dyneema Diamond Technology.
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Mageba launches new multishuttle loom for complex narrow fabrics
Specialist narrow fabrics machine builder Mageba is launching a brand new high-productivity shuttle loom for complex, multi-dimensional narrow fabrics at next month’s ITMA 2011 in Barcelona.
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Lenzing records most successful first half in company's history
The Lenzing Group has reported record results after the most successful first half year in the company’s history.
Monday 22 August 2011
Innovative Textiles launches Reliant FR AIR performance fabric
Innovative Textiles Inc. (ITI) has announced the launch of its latest patent pending fabric, Reliant AIR. ITI is a leading manufacturer of FR and arc resistant fabrics serving the electrical, fire, petrochemical, and safety apparel marketplace.
Friday 19 August 2011
New Book: Textiles for hygiene and infection control
A new book from Woodhead Publishing , edited by B J McCarthy of TechniTex Faraday Limited, UK, entitled ‘Textiles for hygiene and infection control’ offers insight into design and production techniques for hygiene textiles.
Protective Industrial Products acquires McHenry Knitting
Bluffton, Indiana based McHenry Knitting and Manufacturing, Inc. has been acquired by Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a leading supplier of personal protective equipment.
Tuesday 16 August 2011
Secant Medical reorganises with new appointments
Secant Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Prodesco, has announced a realignment of the organization with changes in its management and internal operational structure. Management changes include the appointments of internal management to senior vice president, vice president, and director levels as well as minor shifts to the company's organizational structure.
Invexus invisible plasma coatings launched
Triton Systems, Inc. has launched its Invexus brand of high performance, durable, conformal, nanothin coatings which are deposited via its patented atmospheric pressure plasma liquid deposition technology.
Monday 15 August 2011
IFAI Advanced Textiles Europe 2011 to showcase new technologies
Leading experts from around the world will gather in Barcelona at the fourth Industrial Fabrics Association International Advanced Textiles Europe conference (AT Europe ’11) which is being held alongside ITMA 2011 with two consecutive morning sessions on 26 and 27 September 2011. ITMA, the world's largest international textile machinery exhibition, runs from 22-29 September.
Thursday 11 August 2011
Innovation in Textiles e-newsletter - 11 August 2011
Innovation in Textiles e-newsletter – 11 August 2011
New technique scales up nanofibre production
A new spin on an old technology will give scientists and manufacturers the ability to significantly increase their production of nanofibres, according to researchers at North Carolina State University.
ITMF State of Trade Report Q1 2011
Reduced Global Yarn and Fabric Production in Q 1/2011
Higher Yarn and Fabric Stocks
In the 1st quarter of 2011 global yarn and fabric production fell compared to the previous quarter but rose in comparison to the 1st quarter of 2010. The decrease in global yarn production resulted from lower outputs in Asia, Europe and South America.
3D moulding of TenCate Liba to be shown at DSEi
TenCate Advanced Armour is to introduce a highly sophisticated method of 3D moulding for the patented TenCate Liba armour system at DSEi (Defence & Security Equipment International) in London in September. TenCate says the system will allow the replacement of existing key components of armoured vehicles, such as hatches, doors and bonnets, all traditionally made from steel, with all-composite solutions.
Interface Founder and Chairman Ray Anderson dies aged 77
Ray Anderson - 1934-2011
Ray C. Anderson, founder and Chairman of Interface, Inc., lost a 20-month battle with cancer on Monday. Surrounded by his family, he died at his home in Atlanta, it was announced by Company President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Hendrix.
Wednesday 10 August 2011
New developments from Harry Lucas for ITMA
Harry Lucas Textilmaschinen GmbH is a textile machinery manufacturer specializing in circular warp and weft knitting machines and knit braiders. The well established German company’s highly specialized machines are exported worldwide for production of fabric used in medical, technical textiles and fashion markets.
Tuesday 9 August 2011
Product developments and innovations
This report provides new information on the latest developments in protective clothing, sports apparel, temperature regulating apparel and workwear. It also highlights a number of new fibres, yarns, fabrics, dyes and treatments which have been developed for performance apparel.
Cosmetotextiles: wearable body care
This report analyses the growing field of cosmetotextiles, which represents a fast emerging market for both the cosmetics industry and the textile industry.
Business update
This report provides information, analysis and insight on: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; corporate social responsibility; events; financial results; international trade policy; joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution; legal issues; manufacturing facilities; markets; online retailing; recycling; regional operations; regulations for protective apparel; and trade disputes.
Profile of Laboratoire Skin'Up: a pioneer in cosmetotextiles
Following up on the feature about cosmetotextiles, this company profile highlights the French brand Skin'Up which is known for its ground-breaking and innovative role in the field of cosmetotextiles.
Fast track: should apparel brands be held responsible for pollution caused by their suppliers?
After a year-long investigation into toxic water pollution in China, Greenpeace has published its findings in a report called "Dirty Laundry". The report reveals that hazardous chemicals are being released into two major rivers in China by two textile factories which have links to several global apparel brands-including Adidas, Nike and Puma.
Interview with Karl Mayer's Fritz P. Mayer
The following interview was conducted by Kettenwirk-Praxis (KWP) in the run up to ITMA in Barcelona.
TenCate increases production capacity for Tecasafe Plus
TenCate Protective Fabrics Americas, a market leader in inherently flame resistant (FR) fabrics for protective apparel, has strategically enhanced proprietary manufacturing processes to meet supply chain challenges in the industrial safety apparel market.
Xennia to unveil digital textile printing solutions at ITMA
UK based Xennia Technology, a leading industrial inkjet solutions provider, will be demonstrating its range of inkjet printers and inks for digital textile decoration at ITMA, the International Exhibition of Textile Machinery, in Barcelona on 22-29 September 2011.
Monday 8 August 2011
VIDEO: Smart Textiles Salon 2011
Systex, organisers of the Smart Textiles Salon (STS) say it is an innovative exhibition concept. “It combines the transfer of theory through a presentation of various exposés from the field of Smart Textiles as well as hands-on practical insight through demonstration of the prototypes’ working principle.”
Friday 5 August 2011
Dates announced for 8th annual Smart Fabrics Conference
IntertechPira has announced that Smart Fabrics 2012 will take place April 17-19, 2012, at the Conrad Miami Hotel in Miami, Florida. The event, now in its eighth year, is expected to bring together experts from a variety of industries, including textiles, fashion, electronics, technology, research and academia, all of which play a unique role in the emerging smart fabrics industry.
Thursday 4 August 2011
FILTRATION 2011 heads to Navy Pier in Chicago
Celebrating its 20th anniversary as a very important three days each year for the global filtration business, the Filtration 2011 International Conference and Exposition will feature more than 120 exhibitors from all links in the filter supply chain at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois, from November 15-17, 2011.
Tuesday 2 August 2011
OutDoor 2011 reflects industry's potential
According to organisers, the success of OutDoor 2011 has generated a lot of buzz in the international outdoor industry. The 18th edition of the trade show set records across the board, with 21,520 visitors (+5%) and 1012 media representatives (+10%) from around the world coming together with 890 exhibitors (+3%).
Indian technical textiles sector to reach US$36 billion in 5 years
According to media reports the Indian government now estimates that the country’s growing technical textiles sector will reach US$36 billion by 2016-17. According to an article on www.commodityonline.com by leading technical textiles academic Seshadri Ramkumar of Texas Tech University, an estimated annual growth of 20% is expected.
Monday 1 August 2011
Amyris partners with Kuraray to develop renewable polymers
California's Amyris, Inc. has signed a collaboration agreement with Kuraray Co., Ltd. to develop innovative polymers from Biofene, a renewable hydrocarbon building block made using Amyris's technology.
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