machinery

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.

16th Apr 2024

Teijin Aramid has earned the EcoVadis Gold rating, placing it among the top 5 per cent of companies worldwide in sustainability. The company's efforts in reducing emissions, recycling aramid fibre, and upholding strict labour standards have been recognised. Moving forward, Teijin Aramid plans significant investments in sustainable production.

15th Apr 2024

Jan Karnath, fourth-generation member of the Reifenhauser family, becomes the chief digital officer (CDO), marking a shift to digital solutions. With more than 15years of digital experience, including roles at SAP and as a founder, Karnath will lead digital transformation. His goal is to enhance efficiency, transparency, and quality for customers.

12th Apr 2024

BitePRO launches Strongtex, an advanced anti-ligature clothing range for healthcare and custodial settings, aiming to reduce self-harm risks. This fabric inhibits ligature formation, promoting safety. It is washable at 71C, fire-retardant, and tested to international standards. Personalisation options and anti-ligature bedding expected in future...

12th Apr 2024

In 2023, nonwovens production in Greater Europe decreased by 5.7 per cent in volume and 5.5 per cent in surface area compared to 2022, according to EDANA report. While overall production declined, specific processes like drylaid-hydroentangled and short-fibres airlaid remained steady. Surface area data remains crucial for understanding product...

12th Apr 2024

American brand Pampers has announced its collaboration with BBC Studios to launch Easy Ups Training underwear featuring Bluey prints. These pants mimic real underwear, offering comfort and leak-proof protection. The Bluey-themed designs include leak-guard barriers and absorbent channels for skin protection during the potty training journey.

12th Apr 2024

A team from China and Singapore has developed a smart fibre that can emit light and generate electricity without being plugged in and may address the problems of silicon-based textile systems. The fibre enables wireless visual–digital interactions without the need for extra chips or batteries on textiles. The discovery was reported in the journal...

11th Apr 2024

Aluula Composites is all set to showcase its latest sustainable and high-performance materials at Techtextil 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, from April 23-26. The Canada-based company prioritises sustainability without compromising on performance or durability. Aluula's materials, known for being light, strong, and durable, are also recycle-ready.

11th Apr 2024

Thomas C Gentile III is appointed CEO & president of Hexcel Corporation effective May 1, succeeding Nick Stanage, who will retire at year-end but remain as executive chairman until then. Gentile brings extensive leadership experience from Spirit AeroSystems and GE. Stanage's tenure saw Hexcel's growth as a global leader in lightweight composites.