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19th Apr 2024

INDA and ISSA's 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit in Washington DC witnessed INDA members engaging in congressional meetings to advocate for the WIPPES Act and tariff relief. Panels covered wipes policy, consumer education, trade, plastics, and PFAS. INDA president Tony Fragnito stressed the importance of industry engagement in legislative discussion.

19th Apr 2024

Standard Textile has announced the launch of its Take-Back Recycling programme, emphasising sustainability in linens disposal for healthcare and hospitality sectors. Now, customers can return retired linens, repurposed into products like carpet padding. Pilot testing with hospitality partners diverted more than 3,000 pounds from landfills.

19th Apr 2024

Berry Global Group and Glatfelter Corporation have achieved a regulatory milestone for their proposed merger involving Berry's health, hygiene, and specialties segment with Glatfelter, including its nonwovens and films business. The transaction will create a prominent publicly-traded specialty materials company through a Reverse Morris Trust...

18th Apr 2024

Ahlstrom has unveiled a groundbreaking dual-layer filter media technology globally, revolutionizing filtration efficiency. With double the dust holding capacity compared to single-layer designs, it optimises particle retention. Tested in automotive engine air intake, it extends filter lifetime by 50 per cent, while reducing size and weight.

18th Apr 2024

Metsa Group partners with Andritz to explore the commercial viability of producing Kuura textile fibre from Finnish wood. The collaboration aims to develop pulp pre-treatment methods, integrate fibre production into bioproduct mills, and automate Kuura production. The Kuura concept aligns with Metsa's strategy for renewable energy and closed cycles.

18th Apr 2024

Rick Toll joins Davlyn Group as director of operations, Norfab-Amatex, bringing extensive textile industry experience from roles at SSM Industries and various plant management positions. With expertise in safety, military, aerospace, and medical textiles, Toll aims to enhance Norfab-Amatex's operational efficiency and innovation in thermal protection.

18th Apr 2024

Covestro will display innovative textile solutions at Techtextil. Highlights will include sustainable raw materials, vegan coatings, and biobased leather alternatives. Their Desmomelt U range enhances shoe production efficiency, while Platilon and Dureflex films boost performance in sportswear. The showcase aims to foster a more sustainable...

17th Apr 2024

Andritz will showcase its nonwovens and textile solutions at ANEX in Taipei, emphasising hygiene, wipes, and durable applications. Highlights include a bio-based diaper concept and a recycling process for absorbent hygiene products. Spunjet technology offers soft, bulky spunlaid nonwovens, while the neXline wetlace aXcess line caters to the Asian...

16th Apr 2024

Price Hanna Consultants has released a report on spunbonded polyester nonwovens, detailing global and regional capacities, demand, costs, and profitability from 2024 to 2029. Major regions include Greater Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and China. Coarse denier fibre dominates, while fine denier serves specialty uses like filtration.