Global demand for technical textiles is on the rise as new applications and new markets continue to emerge, according to the latest issue of Technical Textile Markets from the business....

Government has been promoting the use of Agro Textile products since the 8th Plan. Under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), protected cultivation is one of the components under which the....

Government of India proposes to set up new parks under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP). Government had received 55 proposals. Under this, there are some technical textiles proposals.

The Conference & Exhibition "German Technology for the Chinese Technical Textile Industry" will take place from 05 to 09 March 2012 in Jinan, Hangzhou and Quanzhou.

The textile ministry has planned a large foreign direct investment (FDI) push for the sector, especially in the technical textiles, apparel, machinery and garments,...

To attract more manufacturers in the Rs 740 crore Agrotextiles market, Synthetic and Arts Silk Rseach Association (SASMIRA) has suggested that the Centre provide subsidy...

Honeywell Resins and Chemicals announced today it has expanded its line of Aegis® nylon 6 resins to include a new formulation specifically tailored for fishing line and net applications.

Draper, Inc. is continuing the company’s commitment to sustainable building products with the introduction of a new eco-friendly window shade fabric. Draper’s all-new GreenScreen...

Honeywell announced today that it has introduced a new ultra-thin Spectra® fiber for high-performance fishing line, offering all the high strength and stretch resistance...

The Synthetic and Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA), Mumbai, India, has announced its international accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory....

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Nitto Seimo Co aim to tackle the increasingly hazardous problem of rubbish in orbit around the Earth damaging space shuttles...

General Motors and Teijin Limited., a leader in the carbon fiber and composites industry, will co-develop advanced carbon fiber...

Global demand for technical textiles is on the rise as new applications and new markets continue to emerge...

Not even Carl Benz himself could have guessed the implications of his groundbreaking invention in 1886. But he was certain...

To show its commitment to the growing importance of lightweight design in the automotive industry, in mid-2011 BASF...

Teijin Limited announced today that its mass production technologies for carbon fiber reinforced plastic...

Temperatures inside motorcycle helmets and headgear such as construction hardhats can be lowered by up to...

The textile ministry has planned a large foreign direct investment (FDI) push for the sector, especially in the technical textiles,

Under 60 sec. to mold cabin frame of mass-production automobile..

New Tech Tire, a division of Scitech Industries, a Delaware corporation, announces a successful test of the New Tech Tire Airless Tire...

Michelin has developed a new ultra high performance tire for the super sport car segment using Teijin...

AUDI AG and Voith GmbH signed a letter of intent regarding a development partnership today. The goal..

Toray Industries, Inc. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President:Akihiro Nikkaku; hereinafter referred to as "Toray") and German...

Technical Textiles Manufacturer American & Efird Sold on 02nd Nov 2011


Ruddick Corporation announced that it entered into a definitive agreement with two newly formed affiliates of KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS")...

High Performance Effect in Cosmetotextiles on 20th Oct 2011


Clariant offers textile manufacturers and brands a new high strength, high performance effect in cosmetotextiles that generates wellness and well-being to the consumer....

Research Project to Improve Working Clothes on 15th Oct 2011


Sunscreen was yesterday's solution, today it's UV protection clothing - doctors believe that the right clothing gives better protection from the dangers of the sun than creams....

Market for Cosmetotextiles on 17th Aug 2011


The market for cosmetotextiles -- often referred to as wearable skincare -- is set to grow rapidly, according to a report in the latest issue of Performance Apparel Markets from the business.....

Dates Announced for Smart Fabrics 2012 on 04th Aug 2011


IntertechPira is pleased to announce that Smart Fabrics 2012 will take place April 17-19, 2012, at the Conrad Miami Hotel in Miami, Fla. The event....

Nano Tex Introduces Aquapel on 01st July 2011


Nano-Tex®, a leading fabric innovation company providing nanotechnology-based
textile enhancements, announced today a major breakthrough in water repellency.....

First ever fabric to absorbs water and repels oil on 29th June 2011


Teijin Fibers Limited, the core company of the Teijin Group's polyester fibers business, announced today that it has developed a new stain-resistant....

In a joint release today, it is announced that Recon Instruments’ head-mounted display technologies will be evaluated at NASA-led field tests to be conducted in September 2011....

When High Tech Becomes Fashion on 31st May 2011


Luxury handbag becomes a portable power station when miniaturized solar cells and embroideries are combined

With the boom of environmental consciousness, bags with...

NSF International develops standard for sustainable Furnishings fabrics on 16th June 2011


In response to a growing demand for independently-verified sustainable furnishing fabrics, NSF International, an independent developer of American National Standards that....

Smart textiles and integrated electronics are set for a commercial breakthrough, according to issue No 36 of Performance Apparel Markets from the business information company Textiles Intelligence....

Prototypes of Smart Textiles Salon 2011 on 06th Apr 2011


As a foretaste to this year's Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, Ghent University presents an interactive exhibition of prototypes in the field of Smart Textiles & Wearable Microsystems...

University of Ulster discovered a revolutionary new concept in textile “air purifying” dress on 07th Feb 2011


A revolutionary new concept in textile production has led to the creation of the world’s first “air purifying” dress. And if the prototype is anything to go by it proves that....

Euratex and IAF to support Texprocess on 27th Jan 2011


The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have officially announced their support for Texprocess...

Ahlstrom concludes profit improvement program on 2nd Dec 2011


Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high-performance materials company, concludes its profit improvement program with measures affecting a total of 57 people in different locations...

Teijin to Establish Worlds First CFRTP Pilot Plant on 30th Nov 2011


Teijin Limited announced today that it will establish the world's first pilot plant for fully integrated production of carbon....

GrafTech Acquires Fiber Materials Inc. Business on 1st Nov 2011


GrafTech International Ltd. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI), a privately held manufacturer of highly engineered advanced carbon composite materials, for $14 million....

PPG displayed fiber glass, coatings products at China Wind Power on 25th Oct 2011


PPG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of coatings and fiberglass for the wind energy industry, displayed its products in Booth EC07 during the China...

Architectural masterpiece takes shape in composite forms on 10th Oct 2011


he architectural centerpiece inside the Texas A&M University Health Science Center is a dramatic spiral staircase made possible by the artistic collaboration of two highly divergent....

JV to Form Glass Fibre Reinforcement Products in India on 29th Aug 2011


PG Industries (NYSE: PPG) had signed a letter of intent with Harsha Exito Engineering Private Limited (India) to establish a 50-50 joint venture for the manufacture and...

Teijin supplied Raw material for largest composite building on 21st July 2011


The new face of the Stedelijk Museum is becoming more noticeable by the day. A large part of the panels are already in place on what will eventually become known as “The Bathtub"....

CCT announces new patented hybrid nano textile fabric on 15th July 2011


Augrid Global Holdings Corporation's subsidiary, Carbon Composite Technologies, "CCT," will introduce a recently patented hybrid fiberglass/carbon...

Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high performance materials company, takes another step in executing its growth strategy in Asia...

BEFUT plans to build new plant for Carbon Fiber Composite Materials on 13th June 2011


BEFUT International Co., Ltd. (the "Company" or "BEFUT") (OTCBB: BFTI), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of wire and cable products in China, today announced it has...

Carbon fibre composites for use in medical technology on 04th April 2011


Ensinger recently launched a series of highly loaded thermoplastic carbon fibre composites. Components made of this composite material offer high mechanical....

JB Martin Ltd., a weaver of high performance materials for composite applications, announced on the 23rd of February 2011 the availability of MartinFuse™ NCS and multi-layer....

LM Wind Power to develop the world’s longest wind turbine blades on 14th Feb 2011


Record blade pushes the limits to bring down the Cost of Energy of offshore wind.....

Premium AEROTEC commences metal and carbon composite aircraft component production in Romania on 29th Jan 2011


Premium AEROTEC commences manufacture of aircraft components at its new factory in Ghimbav, Brasov County, Romania. The company is thus continuing to extend its business...

MAG will leverage fiber cutting process breakthrough on 17th Jan 2011


The new fiber cutting and dosing underscores the pioneering role of MAG in developing modern manufacturing processes for composites applications. The new system launches flexible, economic processes in the automotive, electronic and consumer goods industries....

TenCate Geosynthetics delivers strong performance on 19th Dec 2011


TenCate Geosynthetics is delivering a strong performance globally, with approximately 15% organic sales growth to date. This strong performance is the result of the introduction...

China’s production of geotextiles expected to reach 730,000 tons in 2015 on 12th Dec 2011



The news from recently held 2011 China’s Summit on Composite Materials of Geotextiles reveals that China's production of geotextiles reached 450,000 tons in 2010, China’s...

Propex Introduces Geotex Orange Barrier Fabric on 22nd Sept 2011


Geotextile Systems by Propex today introduced Geotex® Orange Barrier Fabric, a nonwoven, polypropylene fabric designed to protect utility and water lines and...

TenCate Geosynthetics introduces Debris Shield technology on 10th Aug 2011


TenCate Geosynthetics Americas has developed a patent pending innovation that provides extra impact resistance to TenCate Geotube® containers that help protect...

Waterproof Membranes 2011 announced on 07th July 2011


The 5th AMI international conference, Waterproof Membranes 2011, will take place at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany from 15-17 November 2011....

NSC Nonwoven Line in Saudi Arabia on 16th July 2011


Bonar & Natpet are announcing the purchase of their first nonwoven production line to be installed early 2012, in their Joint...

A record-setting 1900+ participants attended Geo-Frontiers 2011 on 26th March 2011


More than 1920 participants attended Geo-Frontiers 2011 in Dallas, a conference featuring advances in geotechnical engineering, among other highlights. The event was co-organized by the Industrial....

TenCate finalizes acquisition of geosynthetics activities of Emas Kiara on 19th March 2011


Ten Cate Geosynthetics Asia announces the successful closing of the acquisition of the geosynthetics activities of Emas Kiara Industries Berhad, a publicly listed company based in Rawang, Malaysia...

Geotextiles supplier Thrace-LINQ Expands Quality Assurance Department 24th Feb 2011


Thrace-LINQ, a supplier of woven and nonwoven geosynthetic technical fabrics, announces the expansion of its Quality Assurance....

Demand for coir geotextiles in international market on 11th Feb 2011


In the international markets there is a considerable demand for coir geotextiles. It is estimated that there is a potential for use of 2500 million sq. m. of geotextiles all over the world for various applications including soil erosion control....

IIT-M to use Geo-tubes for project on sea erosion on 09th Feb 2011


The Water Resources Department has approached the Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT-Madras, to scrutinise its report of the project to control sea erosion along the coastline, including along Ennore High Road...

ATIRA to unveil Asias first geotextiles lab by March on 25th Jan 2011


On its way to become a major centre of excellence in technical textiles, the Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA) is set to unveil Asia's first testing and certification laboratory in geotextiles at its campus in Ahmedabad....

Fiberweb buys geosynthetic nets producer Boddingtons on 21st Dec 2011


Fiberweb plc is pleased to announce the acquisition of Boddingtons International Limited, the parent company of the Boddingtons group of companies, a leading UK based specialist geosynthetic and accessory manufacturer...

New range of application of coir geotextiles on rural roads on 16th Aug 2011


Dr. U. S. Sharma, Director, Central Coir Research Institute, (COIR BOARD) informed that the Coir Bhoovastra [coir geotextiles] made from nature's strongest fibre which is extracted from coconut husk has found its place in the application on construction of rural roads for better performance and longevity....

Innovation of Outlast at Heimtextil 2012 on 21st Nov 2011


Functional materials containing Outlast® technology provide better performance: Contrary to traditional products, Outlast® bedding dynamically manages temperature and humidity....

UPM has Started Pre-commercial Production of Fibril Cellulose on 17th Nov 2011


UPM has started pre-commercial production of fibril cellulose and is currently developing new fibril cellulose applications with industrial partners....

Bekaert launches high-tech textiles MediTiss on 02nd Nov 2011


Matress and bed linen specialist, Bekaert Textiles, has launched high-tech textile products under the name Medi Tiss....

Ahlstrom to divest its Home and Personal business on 05th Aug 2011


Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high performance materials company, has today signed an agreement to divest its wipes...

Ahlstrom, a global high-performance materials company, announced today that the company will invest a total of EUR 30 million to a new nonwowen.....

New mosquito net plant comes up with investment of $30mn on 21st Feb 2011


Uganda, with an aim to cut back on the sum that it needs to spend on importing the mosquito nets in order to combat malaria, has recently launched a mosquito...

Two firms collaborate for environmentally friendly carpets on 07th Jan 2011


The carpet industry could soon benefit from 100% recycled carpet yarns and backings thanks to a new strategic partnership between two leading manufacturers...

Langhorne reproduces Flawless Carpets for Virginia State Capitol on 16th Dec 2011


The carpet in the Virginia capitol's Governor's Office and the Old House Chamber is as spectacular as the original thanks to a historic collaboration between Virginia officials...

Carpet producer Bentley bags 10th WRAP Award on 09th Dec 2011


Bentley Prince Street Inc, a Los Angeles-based commercial carpet manufacturer committed to sustainable commerce, is proud to be one of 285 California businesses and...

Ahlstrom raises price on its wiping fabrics worldwide on 08th Dec 2011


Ahlstrom Corporation, a global leader in nonwovens and specialty papers, announces price increases on its wiping fabrics as a consequence of the rise in raw material costs...

Filtration 2011 Brought The World of Filtration Together in Chicago on 06th Dec 2011


One of the largest and most successful filtration events ever filled Chicago’s Navy Pier late last month as suppliers, customers and end users from around the world took part in three...

IFAI Expo Asia 2012 postponed on 02nd Dec 2011


The Industrial Fabrics Association International today announced that due to the uncertainty of the completion of construction at the Suntec Center...

Clariant has unveiled two pioneering, low dosage non-halogenated flame-retardants for epoxy resins to the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry....

CCP Composites : a new worldwide group in composites markets on 12th Oct 2011


CCP Composites is a new global company, set up as of July 1st, 2011, focused on the production and the distribution of products used for the manufacture of composites materials...

Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE – PKE) announced SIGMA STRUT™, the new name for its patented composite strut design. A strut is a structural load carrying element..

New Filter Manufacturing Site in China on 04th Oct 2011

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies decided to establish a new filter production site in cooperation with the Japan Vilene Group Ltd. in Chengdu (Sichuan Province, China) starting from January 2012...

Next Generation Smart 4.0 Technology on 16th Sept 2011


Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper...

Energy Saving Project with Textile Manufacturer on 13th Sept 2011

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. an emerging global leader in nanoscience energy saving solutions, announced today that their Turkish distributor, Kolorgen Ltd...

International Trade Fair Certification to IFAI Expo Asia 2012 on 16th Aug 2011


The United States Department of Commerce has granted Trade Fair Certification to IFAI Expo Asia 2012, which will take place 26-28 June 2012 at the Suntec Singapore International Exhibition Centre...

Workshop on Industrial Technical Textiles at PSG on 11th Aug 2011

One day national workshop on “Industrial Technical Textiles - Products, Applications and Testing” will be held on 17th August 2011 at PSG College of Technology...

Textile Ministry sets up a new COE in Coimbatore for industrial textiles on 27th July 2011


Ministry of Textiles is committed to working closely with all the stakeholders by the setting up of four Centres of Excellences, one each on Non-Wovens, Sportetch, Indutech and Composites said Mr Sujit Gulati, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles...

Spinning new materials in a thread on 08th June 2011

Researchers at MIT have succeeded in making a fine thread that functions as a diode, a device at the heart of modern electronics...

Research Examines How To Apply Conductive Nanocoatings to Textiles on 07th June 2011


Imagine plugging a USB port into a sheet of paper, and turning it into a tablet computer. It might be a stretch, but ideas like this have researchers at North..

Cutting-edge textile technologies for industrial applications in the spotlight on 31st Mar 2011

With textile technologies now playing a more crucial role for industrial applications that ever before, Gleistein Ropes makes its inaugural appearance at...

Xerium Technologies, Inc. a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced full...

Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced full...

INDA Announces New CAB 2012 Conference on 24th Nov 2011


Recognizing a need for an inclusive conference to service the needs of multiple production and bonding technologies and the converter segment, INDA, the leading..

Foss wins New Hampshire High Technology Council 2011 Product of the Year on 23rd Nov 2011


Foss Manufacturing, a leading innovator and pioneer in the specialty fibers, Nonwoven and needle-punch fabrics industry, announced..

Focus of China-Japan Hygiene Entrepreneurs Joint Meeting on 22nd Nov 2011


Representing member companies at the China-Japan Hygiene Entrepreneurs Joint Meeting, Pierre Wiertz, General Manager of EDANA, stated...

SCA Reorganizes Hygiene Operations on 16th Nov 2011


To support its long-term strategy and strengthen competitiveness, SCA is reorganizing its global hygiene operations. The new organization will....

Composting Facilities for Disposable Diapers on 10th Nov 2011


International services company OCS Ltd signed a global sponsorship agreement with Kimberly-Clark Corporation that gives the U.S...

Hartmann increases sales in all business segments on 09th Nov 2011


HARTMANN increases sales in all business segments: In the first nine months of 2011, the HARTMANN GROUP continued its growth despite the difficult conditions in the health markets...

Innovative Test Method for Antimicrobial Fabrics on 09th Nov 2011


Recent studies from around the globe have found high amounts of bacteria, including “superbugs”, hitching a ride on healthcare worker uniforms...

JV to create Biopolymers for Packaging, Hygiene & Medical Applications on 09th Nov 2011


The Dow Chemical Company announced that Dow and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan have secured all necessary governmental regulatory approvals...

Project for R&D of Innovative Antibacterial Fabrics on 08th Nov 2011


AMICROTEX, a project financed through POR FESR 2007-2013 (European funds for regional development), was initiated with the goal of developing an innovative range of anti-microbial textiles...

China imports more than 80% High-Tech Medical Textiles materials on 08th Oct 2011


At the recently held science and technology forum "Application of fiber and textile structural materials in medical field", president of China Textile Industry Association Li Ling Shen...

Competition authorities in Spain, Germany and the United States have approved the agreement between Suominen Corporation and Ahlstrom Corporation regarding..

Innovative Textile Antimicrobial Effective against Resistant Bacteria on 21st Sept 2011


Patterns of emerging “superbugs” underscore the need for new technologies to reduce exposures to contaminants both on the combat field and in healthcare..

Domtar completes Attends acquisition on 02nd Sept 2011


Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced the completion of the acquisition of Attends Healthcare, Inc. ("Attends") from KPS..

Avery Dennison to Present Innovative Products at MEDTEC China 2011 on 11th Aug 2011


Avery Dennison Medical Solutions, a division of Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) and a global leader in adhesive technologies for medical applications..

ANDRITZ to supply a tissue machine on 09th Aug 2011


International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from LLC Pulp Invest, Kazan, Russia, for supply of a PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machine. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2012...

NTC to expand capacity in Technical Textiles on 27th July 2011


National Textile Corporation (NTC) plans to increase its production capacity and also diversify into technical textiles. Its Chairman K. Ramachandran Pillai told this..

New UGA technology makes textiles permanently germ free on 08th July 2011


A University of Georgia researcher has invented a new technology that can inexpensively render medical linens and clothing, face masks, paper towels..

Oyster mushrooms can devour 90% of a disposable diaper on 17th June 2011


Changing a dirty diaper isn't a fun job. Eating a diaper is even less fun, but luckily there is a fungi that can do just that.

Oyster mushrooms, Pleurotus ostreatus, can..

SITRA offers testing facilities for medical textiles on 06th June 2011


The Centre of Excellence for Medical Textiles established at South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) offers nearly 100 different testing services for various medical textile products...

Technical Textiles – versatile, imaginative and functional on 25th Apr 2011


2011 will be the year of innovation for Eschler Textil GmbH. The company, which specializes in technical textiles, moved into the new office and administration building in..

Sigma-Aldrich & Kraig to create the next generation medical textiles on 18th Apr 2011


Sigma Life Science, the innovative biological products and services research business of Sigma-Aldrich® (Nasdaq: SIAL), today announced the signing of an agreement with..

Phoenix Machinery to Exhibit Hygiene Converting Machinery at INDEX 11 on 07th Apr 2011


Phoenix Machinery, member company of INDEVCO Group, will exhibit and present the latest innovative solutions in hygiene converting...

Nanoscale whiskers from sea creatures could grow human muscle tissue on 14th Mar 2011


Biomedical Structures, LLC (BMS), a provider of biomedical textiles for medical devices and other advanced clinical applications, today announced the acquisition of medical textile manufacturer..

Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee today unveiled the Union Budget for the financial year 2011-12 in the Parliament. The Union Budget 2011-12 aims...

The South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) has conducted studies on cut-resistant fabrics and use of nano finishes for anti-microbial and blood repellent operation theatre apparels...

Sandler among the top ten nonwovens manufacturers worldwide on 17th Dec 2011


Nonwovens Industry magazine ranked the 40 largest nonwovens producers worldwide again this September. Our industry’s largest and most important magazine is being read...

ATNT International Conference to Kick-Off with 125 Papers in India on 03rd Dec 2011


The 7th edition of ATNT (ADVANCES IN TEXTILES, MACHINERY, NONWOVENS AND TECHNICAL TEXTILES) international conference will be held in...

Providencia records 560.7% higher net income on 10th Nov 2011


Companhia Providência, a leader in the manufacture and sale of nonwovens in Brazil, with a significant presence in the Americas and operating globally, announces...

Shalag to Expand Nonwoven Fabrics Production Facility in Oxford on 19th Oct 2011


Gov. Bev Perdue announced that Shalag US, Inc., a producer of non-woven fabrics used in hygienic wipes, will expand in Oxford. The project is...

Indian technical textile industry might touch Rs 1,58,000 cr by 2017 on 11th Oct 2011


The Indian technical textile industry is expected to grow to a value of Rs 1,58,000 crore by 2017, a senior government official said at Techtextile India 2011.

Pegas Nonwovens to Supply over 1 Lakh Tonnes of Nonwoven Textile on 23rd Sept 2011


PEGAS NONWOVENS announces that on September 22, 2011 it entered into a three year contract with one of its major customers for the period 2011 to 2013...

J.H. Ziegler Inaugurated 2nd Technical Nonwovens Production Plant on 21st Sept 2011


More than 200 guests from politics and business attended the official opening of the new facility of nonwovens manufacturer J.H. Ziegler GmbH at their Hungarian site in Bábolna on 20 September 2011....

PEGAS NONWOVENS announces that on September 22, 2011 it entered into a three year contract with one of its major customers for the period 2011 to 2013...

A.Celli Nonwovens to showcase its printing technology at SINCE 11 on 24th Aug 2011


A.Celli Nonwovens is very proud to be exhibiting at the forthcoming SINCE ‘11 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre in China...

Fibertect Appears on New Innovations Timesaver List on 29th July 2011


Fibertect®, a decontamination technology developed by researchers at Texas Tech University, was one of seven new innovations featured in National Guard magazine...

Providencia expanding nonwoven plant in Brazil on 15th July 2011


Companhia Providencia (Bovespa: PRVI3), leader in the manufacture and commercialization of nonwovens in Brazil, with a presence in the Americas and global operations...

Latest Innovations in Nonwoven Processing Technology on 24th July 2011


TATHAM (Stand No.A138) will exhibit the latest innovations in nonwoven processing technology, including the TS Drive system for Nonwoven Cards and...

Buckeye plans to close Delta Nonwovens on 18th July 2011


Buckeye Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BKI) today announced plans to close its Delta, B.C., Canada airlaid nonwovens facility by the end of calendar 2012. The Company will work closely with its...

PEGAS Nonwovens announces € 60 million investment in Egypt on 01st July 2011


PEGAS NONWOVENS announces its intention to build a new production plant in Egypt. For this purpose steps have been taken for the establishment of a new company..

Innovative products require sustainability for the future equipment. Flexibility in fibre and fibre blend handling was a goal for the new web formation technology...

COSTIN Expands Production Capacity on 11th May 2011


COSTIN New Materials Group Limited, a company principally engaged in the research and development, production and sales of non-woven materials,..

A.Celli Nonwovens has recently introduced to the market the technology for turnkey printing plant systems by equipping its high speed, multifunctional lamination lines with printing capabilities.

Toray Industries, Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & COO: Akihiro Nikkaku; hereinafter referred to as “Toray”) and..

First Quality Finalizes Plans for Nonwoven Manufacturing Facility in China on 21st Apr 2011


In December 2010, First Quality Nonwovens announced plans to build a nonwoven manufacturing facility in China with a location to be announced...

Lenzing presents engineered solutions for technical nonwovens on 19th Apr 2011


TENCEL® and Lenzing Viscose® enhance both process and product performance in technical applications. Tailor-made fiber solutions offered by Lenzing...

Dow Introduces Breakthrough Polypropylene Resin for Nonwoven on 12th Apr 2011


The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: Dow) today introduced DOW SOFT TOUCH™ Polypropylene (PP) Resin, a family of breakthrough single-pellet...

Saudi German Nonwoven Announces Major Expansion Program on 05th Apr 2011


Saudi German Company (SGN), the leading nonwoven producer in the Middle East, has announced a major capital expansion program that will double...

Winner Medical Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WWIN), ("Winner Medical"), a leading manufacturer of medical dressings, medical disposables and non-woven fabric made...

New investment in spunbond nonwoven manufacturing plant in Thailand on 11th Mar 2011


Asahi Kasei Fibers will establish a subsidiary in Thailand for the manufacture and sale of spunbond nonwovens. The disposable diaper market in Asia...

Ahlstrom renews its brand to reflect the new strategy and markets on 01st Mar 2011


Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, is launching a renewed brand today. The new brand identity is the visual expression...

Gujarat – The Global investment hub for Technical Textiles on 27th July 2011


The Gujarat textile sector attracted investments amounting to around Rs 252 billion at the recently concluded Vibrant Gujarat Summit – 2011. In all 139 MoUs were inked at the 2011 summit...

USD 200 million Polyester Film Plant to be built in Bahrain


Information Affairs Authority -- The Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced that a new contract has been signed to establish a Polyester Film Plant in Salman Industrial...

Mandatory use of Jute in Foodgrains Packaging


In pursuance of the Jute Packaging Material (JPM) Act, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the packaging of 90% of...

Glatfelter to Expand in Composite Fibers


Glatfelter, a leading global supplier of specialty papers and fiber-based engineered materials, today announced capacity expansion plans for its

Compostable Bags for Biodegradable Waste


Effective immediately, the district of Bad Dürkheim has approved the permanent use of organic waste bags made of BASF’s compostable plastic Ecovio® FS. Residents and local...

Ahlstrom announces price increase for its graphics and packaging products


Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, announces price increases on its graphics and packaging products as a consequence...

Emaar Announces Construction of PP Woven FIBC Plant at KAEC


Emaar, the Economic City (Emaar), has announced the commencement of construction of a new polypropylene manufacturing facility in the industrial area of King Abdullah...

H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL), a leading global adhesives provider, has launched Advantra Encore™ adhesive, a new custom designed, proprietary technology...

The Technical textile industry, which comprises 90 percent of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is expected to register a growth of 12-15...

Mandatory Jute Packaging Bill placed before Parliament


Textile and Jute Minister, Abdul Latif Siddiqui placed the Mandatory Jute Packaging Bill, 2010 before the Parliament on September 21...

Three jute parks to be set up in Andhra Pradesh


Three jute parks have been approved for the state of Andhra Pradesh, under public-private participation and the Jute Technology Mission, which include an integrated...

TenCate supplies Flame Resistant Fabrics for Canadian Air Force


TenCate Protective Fabrics is providing flame resistant (FR) fabric for two
successful tenders in the Canadian military market...

Saint-Gobain Launches New Barrier Membrane Technology


Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has announced the launch of its Coretech® barrier membrane technology platform, which enables the engineering ...

GORE PYRAD Flame Retardant Technology


W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announces the commercial introduction of GORE® PYRAD™ Flame Retardant technology, a new laminate technology that offers an optimal...

Latest innovation on Thermoregulation and Protection


At Milipol in Paris and A+A in Düsseldorf, ADVANSA will introduce its latest innovation to the market...

PPSS Announces Global Manufacturing of Cut Resistant Fabric


“Following intensive research, planning and preparation, the manufacturing of Cut-Tex® PRO cut resistant fabric has been moved from Pakistan to England” Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group states...

TenCate to Develop Chinese Protective Fabrics Market


Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Beijing Chinamex International Investment Co. Ltd...

TenCate Flame Resistant Products Poised for Global Expansion


Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Beijing Chinamex International Investment Co. Ltd. (Chinamex) in Beijing..

NCSU scientists get grant to help firefighters


Firefighters across the state have been battling wildfires and woods fires all summer long. Now researchers at N.C. State...

PROTECH Adds New Ballistic Package


Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today that it has released another armor model...

Research hopes to improve Suits for fighting Wildfires


You can hardly get through an evening news program without hearing about an out-of-control wildfire spreading across...

Saint Gobain Launches Coretech Barrier Membrane Technology


Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has announced the launch of the Coretech™ barrier membrane...

Personal Protective Equipment with new range of Advansa ThermoCool


Rescuing the lives of civilians from hazardous situations, attending emergency incidents like fires, accidents and other risks...

CORDURA fabric featured in Kiplay workwear garments


INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand fabrics continue to make an impression in the world of workwear—most recently making an impression on Kiplay, who adopted durable CORDURA...

DuPont Launches SafeSPEC™ 2.0


DuPont Protection Technologies (DPT) recently launched SafeSPEC™ 2.0, a comprehensive, interactive online tool that helps safety professionals...

Outlast and Protex launch new development


The new FR fabrics are produced by the renowned innovative knitter A. Sampaio & Filhos –Texteis S.A., Santa Tirso/Portugal. They consist of...

Wacker introduces novel binder for protective textiles


The Munich-based WACKER Group has developed a novel dispersion tailored to textiles with stringent flame-retardancy...

New combat armour for Australian soldiers


The first batch of the new Tiered Body Armour System (TBAS) for Australian soldiers in Afghanistan has come off the production line...

Scientists develop novel textiles that screen out radiation


Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim, in partnership with the ITCF Denkendorf, have developed...

Unique textile structures to become major trend in hospitality arena


Activating and using outdoor space, particularly rooftops, for bars, nightclubs and restaurants will continue as a major trend in the hospitality...

Bite resistant garments help protect mental health care professionals


Bite resistant clothing has now been launched to protect mental health care professionals. Cut-Tex PRO, a recently developed ultra high cut...

Promoted by the Union's Raw Materials Department, the Sitivesp Supplier of the Year Award highlights the work done by companies...

H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase the global industrial adhesives business of...

Lenzing AG, world market leader for man-made cellulose fibers and the German company smartfiber AG/Rudolstadt are expanding their...

The potential for cotton as a raw material for technical textiles will be enhanced if the strength of cotton is improved...

Indorama Industries, Ltd., will commence domestic production of Spandex in India in February-March 2012...

In a step forward in the technical textiles vertical, Arvind Ltd, country's largest denim maker, has entered into a joint venture agreement with a German firm, PD Fibre Glass Group...

Teijin Limited and the Tokyo Institute of Technology announced today that they have co-developed a highly conductive carbon nanofiber (CNF) with an unprecedented...

“Innovation is only way to grow in technical textiles sector. One cannot follow a herd mentality”, Mr Mohan Kavrie told techicaltextile.net...

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released its third quarter trade report on global yarn and fabric production...

Toray Industries, Inc. has succeeded in producing laboratory-scale samples of the world’s first fully renewable biobased PET fiber by using...

Demand for elastane fibres, known as spandex in the USA and parts of Asia -is set to grow considerably according to a new report,...

Delta Galil has introduced its latest groundbreaking fabric technology called “REALASTING SOFTNESS™...

INVISTA, the world’s largest producer of polyamide 6.6 polymer*, introduces TORZEN™ resin, its premium polyamide brand for engineering polymers...

BASF is strengthening its position in the superabsorbent polymers (SAP) market with investments in local production sites in fast growing emerging markets...

European Man-made Fibres Association, the Brussels-based association representing the European man-made fibres industry, has just...

The new Pekoflam® system is a fundamental breakthrough in durable FR (fire retardant) finishes and heralds a new...

Lenzing presents an environmental innovation – Lenzing Modal® Edelweiss – a new fiber produced by an innovative,...

Circle Creek Holdings, LLC today announced the purchase of the assets of Innegra™ (formerly INNegRITY)...

Global paraxylene supply to the polyester industry is running at very high operating rates...

Avilon Ltd, part of Neo Industrial's Viscose Fibers business has today
submitted an application in its local district court for a corporate..

LANXESS is investing EUR 15 million in its glass fiber plant in the Antwerp docklands. For the specialty...

Global paraxylene supply to the polyester industry is very tight, with production struggling to meet demand from existing PTA plants...

A new spin on an old technology will give scientists and manufacturers the ability to significantly increase their production of nanofibers,...

Sales of natural fibres for use as reinforcement materials in composites in Europe could increase to 40,000 50,000 tons by 2015 compared with...

BASF Color Solutions increases prices globally for all masterbatches by minimum 5%. New prices are effective for deliveries starting 1st of July, 2011, or as contracts allow...

To help meet continued demand driven by growth of the global airbag market, INVISTA, one of the airbag industry’s leading...

UK-based Technical Absorbents, part of the Bluestar Fibres Company Limited, enjoyed a record number of enquiries to its stand at the CIHPEC 2011 exhibition...

INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, is investing more than US$100 million in a..

Elmarco joined the INDEX 2011 exhibition that was held April 12 to 15 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Elmarco’s participation was significant for INDEX..

Aditya Birla Group today announced the acquisition of Domsjö Fabriker, a leading Swedish Speciality Pulp and Bio-refinery Company, through its global...

A polypropylene short cut fiber developed for applications such as wetlaid and mixing in concrete...

UK-based Technical Absorbents, part of the Bluestar Fibres Company Limited, will be exhibiting a diverse range of applications for its Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF®) technology...

Feasibility study on world-scale production of acrylic acid, butyl acrylate and superabsorbent polymers (SAP)...

INVISTA, a world leader in nylon intermediates and fibers, announced today that it is moving forward on its plans to construct a manufacturing facility..

Unexpected and significant increase in the cost of paraxylene is impacting the global polyester supply chain. As a result, polyester feedstock costs continue to increase in 2011..

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. announced today that it will raise prices for its solution acrylic resins and acrylic, styrene-acrylic..

C. A. Litzler Co., Inc. announced on the 19th of January 2011 a breakthrough for carbon fiber development. The Computreater CF is the laboratory model of...

Fire-Retardant fibers and Patent-Pending FieldTurf FlameGuard infill pellets allow clients to pass stringent ASTM E648 Class I industry fire tests in an environmentally-friendly...

Sr. No. 33, Table-4, Appendix 37D of HBPv1 allows FPS benefit to products covered under ITC HS Code 5407 with description “Technical Textiles – Woven...

A novel type of fabric that can absorb water and perspiration on one side and transport it to the other has been invented by a team...

Constructed with ADVANSA Thermo°Cool™, the new range of cycling socks from MOA Sport is unmatched in moisture control and temperature regulation...

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, makers of Sunbrella® fabrics, has launched a sailboat makeover project designed to provide insights....

Making slopes in the fresh snow is a delight for skier or boarder, and having the right clothing and equipment that you can trust on is essential for deeply enjoying the ski season...

Empa researchers, together with TISCA TIARA, a Swiss manufacturer of artificial turf, have developed a...

Competitive ski mountaineering has a long tradition in the Alpine region. The thrill of tackling rocks and ice is attracting more and more...

After extensive research and development, PrimaLoft®, the world leader in performance insulations, introduces PrimaLoft® SYNERGY, the next...

To better serve the diverse needs of end users, an increasing number of leading sports and outdoor brands are...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary...

COOLMAX fabric, the original moisture management fabric, has been selected for the Spring 2011 line of THE NORTH FACE sportswear, a globally renowned brand of outdoor apparel...

A Centre of Excellence for sportswear (technical textiles) has been proposed, to set up, by the Textiles Committee, which is an organization of the Union Ministry of Textiles...

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc announced they have made significant advances in the development of several sports related products featuring the Company’s...