japan

7th Jul 2023

Japanese researchers have developed a wearable chemical sensor using heat-transfer printing, capable of measuring chloride ion concentration in sweat. The sensor can be applied to textiles to prevent skin irritation, making it useful for early detection of heat stroke and dehydration. The study was conducted by the Tokyo University of Science.

29th Jun 2023

Teijin Frontier has developed nonwoven microcarriers for efficient cell culture. The microcarriers, featuring a unique structure resembling the natural cell environment, promote cell proliferation and circulation of necessary nutrients. Teijin Frontier plans to globally market the microcarriers, aiming for JPY 100 million in sales by fiscal 2026.

14th Jun 2023

Teijin Frontier has developed Solotex Liberte, a functional fabric for sportswear and casual wear. Utilising polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibre with low-shrinkage technology, the fabric achieves softness, smoothness, and quick drying properties. Teijin Frontier plans to promote Solotex Liberte globally for autumn and winter 2024 collections.

7th Apr 2023

Asahi Kasei has received the first certificate of renewable energy use for its Dinamica artificial suede production facility at its nonwovens plant. The certification, provided by the Powered by RE certification committee that uses Hitachi's system to visualise renewable energy usage, confirms that the facility is powered by 100 per cent renewable...

5th Apr 2023

Toray has won the Chemical Society of Japan's award for technical development for its 'Development of Highly Functional Textiles by Precise Control of Fibre Cross-Section Morphology'. This award recognises the creation of NanoDesign, an innovative conjugate spinning technology that allows for precise control of the cross-sectional shape of composite...

4th Apr 2023

Toray Group, a Japanese integrated chemical industry group, has made an announcement that its chairman Akihiro Nikkaku will take charge as the new president and representative member of the board. At the same time, the current president Mitsuo Ohya will be appointed as the new executive vice president and representative member of the board.

17th Feb 2023

Japan’s Repeat has announced that the company has signed an agreement to license its chemical recycling technology for polyester products to Zhejiang Jianxin Jiaren New Materials, as the world's first company to be licensed by Repeat. Repeat is a company engaged in licensing business based on technology for chemical recycling of polyester products.

10th Feb 2023

Toray Industries has reported consolidated financial revenue of 1,901.8 billion yen, up 15.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY), for the first nine months (9M) of fiscal 2023 (FY23), ended December 31, 2022. However, core operating income fell 24.1% to 80.4 billion yen and profit attributable to owners of parent was down 16.5 per cent to 74.6 billion yen.

10th Feb 2023

Japan’s Asahi Kasei has announced that its board of directors has approved a final agreement regarding the transfer of business related to the development, manufacturer, and sale of spunbond nonwoven products to a joint venture company to be established by joint incorporation-type company separation with Mitsui Chemicals, effective from October 2, 2023.