Hometech Textiles

15th Jun 2018

Premier acoustic panel manufacturer Snowsound has introduced new patented Snowsound-Fibre textiles, textile products and panels, providing designers new tools to meet the growing demand for acoustic comfort. Snowsound-Fibre textiles are made from high-quality 100 per cent polyester fibre and come in six different patented microscopic weave geometries.

9th May 2018

The department of handlooms and textiles of the Tamil Nadu government in association with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management (SVPITM) will organise a series of workshops, seminars and conferences in technical textiles for the young and budding entrepreneurs. The workshops beginning from May 17 includes three phases.

19th Feb 2018

Scotland-based carpet tile manufacturer Sanquhar Tile Services (STS) is now part of Shaw Industries, the largest carpet tile manufacturer in North America which supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile, stone and laminate flooring products and synthetic turf to residential and commercial markets. STS’ acquisition expands Shaw’s carpet tile footprint.

18th Dec 2017

Versare Solutions has launched new line of colours for its premium portable partitions and sound panels. The colours - raspberry, caramel, burnt orange and key lime - come in the same premium acoustical fabric as the other colours and are built in Minneapolis warehouse. The biggest sellers are Versare’s smaller sound products, Work Forts and Sound...

23rd Oct 2017

The Davy Group, which deals with technical textile fibres and yarns, has become part of the Barnet Group. The assets of the Davy Group have been acquired by Barnet Europe, headquartered in Aachen, Germany. Barnet Group of companies has a presence either processing or buying and selling of fibres, yarns and polymers in over 70 countries worldwide.

12th Oct 2017

Indonesia’s dependence on imports for specialty textiles for special purposes has led several big domestic firms to either start or boost production of such materials, according to the Indonesian Association of Synthetic Fiber Producers (APSyFI), which feels the government should lower gas prices and other costs as such textiles need higher investment.

23rd Jun 2017

AmeriPride Services, a textile rental services and supply company providing linen and towels, uniforms, and cleaning products, has announced the election of Jeff Wright to the Board of Directors at its quarterly meeting held on June 14, 2017. Wright was appointed to the board’s corporate governance and nominating committee and compensation committee.

28th Sep 2016

Sweden based odour control technology supplier Polygiene has signed a partnership with Fogni, a South Korean manufacturer of fibre filling for applications in home textiles, furniture and mattresses for use at home, hospitals and hotels. This agreement will enable Fogni to supply safe, antibacterial and odour free fibre filling to its clients.

7th Jun 2016

Alexium, a leading speciality chemicals company headquartered in Perth, has expanded its innovative flame retardant phase change material (FR/PCM) technology to apparel industry with the sale of flame retardant, cooling phase change material to a new client that serves the sleeping product industry. “Alexium is now in production or full-scale trials...

26th May 2016

Alexium International Group has signed a sales agreement with one of the largest global producers of mattress ticking to be the exclusive supplier of flame retardant (FR), cooling phase change material (PCM). “This is a breakthrough sales agreement in the phase change materials (PCM) sector and opens up the higher volume mid-priced bedding market as...