Protective Textiles

1st Sep 2023

Pincroft will make its inaugural appearance at the Defence and Security Equipment International in London. The company plans to unveil Night Stealth Camo, a fabric designed to enhance concealment in nighttime special operations. The fabric specifically addresses the vital needs of special forces, offering a breakthrough in infrared disruption...

31st Aug 2023

Tyndale Enterprises, a leading provider of arc-rated, flame-resistant (AR/FR) clothing, has successfully launched in the Canadian market to provide protective clothing programmes with a wide selection of AR/FR clothing for men and women. Tyndale's expertise in the field and commitment to quality underpins its expansion into the Canadian market.

11th Aug 2023

Carrington Textiles and Pincroft will make their debut appearance at The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) Industry Days event on August 23-24. Carrington will showcase its new stretch military ripstop fabric, Spartan HT Flex Lite, while Pincroft will present its non-skin contact vector protection technology.

3rd Aug 2023

Safety equipment and solutions provider MSA Safety reported a 20 per cent YoY rise in Q2 FY23 net sales to $447 million, with GAAP operating income at $95 million. Adjusted earnings stood at $72 million or $1.83 per share in Q2 FY23. The company paid off $59 million debt. The protective apparel segment’s revenue also grew 36 per cent in Q2 FY23.

2nd Aug 2023

The ESA and Austrian Space Forum are leading the PExTex project to design spacesuits for the moon’s extreme environment. This includes innovations like high-strength Twaron material, withstanding 2,500 hours of surface use, and a focus on preventing harmful microbial growth. The BACTeRMA project also explores secondary metabolites for antimicrobial ...

13th Jul 2023

OETI, a member of the Testex Group, has acquired ECS, a testing and certification company specialising in eye and face protection equipment. The acquisition expands OETI's service portfolio in the PPE sector. ECS will continue operating with its existing employees and location. The acquisition aligns with OETI's internationalisation strategy.

28th Jun 2023

Stephanie L Sciullo has been promoted to the position of president, MSA America at MSA Safety. She will be responsible for the company's business interests in the US, Canada and Latin America. Sciullo joined MSA in 2010 and has held various important roles within the company. She is expected to drive continued growth and execute the company's...

6th Jun 2023

Indian textiles industry has shown strong performance in technical textiles, replacing over 95 per cent of imported protective textiles. However, consumer trust in medical and automotive textile products remains low, leading to a reliance on imports. From Apr 2022 to Jan 2023, meditech exports increased 59 per cent and geotech textiles dropped 44...

1st Jun 2023

Carrington Textiles' development of Flamestat 250, a multifunctional flame retardant fabric with comfort as a priority, is a significant advancement in textiles. Combining the comfort of cotton and the durability of polyester is a notable achievement. Flamestat 250 meets multiple safety standards and provides protection against various hazards.