Hometech Textiles

29th Mar 2019

US-based mattresses and sleep products firm Therapedic International recently introduced a new line of cooling sheet sets with technology by Atlanta-based brrr° that keeps people cooler for a better night’s sleep. The sheets use technology that combines the power of natural cooling minerals, active wicking and rapid drying to create a ‘triple chill...

22nd Mar 2019

The execution risk of home textiles firm Welspun India's ₹1,123-crore tile manufacturing project at Chandanvelly in Telangana would be moderate as it has an established track record of executing similar large projects, India Ratings and Research recently said in a rating note. The project is scheduled to be completed by the third quarter of fiscal...

19th Oct 2018

European Spinning Group (ESG) has partnered with Thai Acrylic Fibre to develop a new generation of solution dyed acrylic yarns for outdoor applications. This yarn range is marketed under brand name 'ESG RA Outdoor' powered by Durashine fibre suitable for various outdoor applications including awnings, outdoor-furniture, carpets and marine exterior etc.

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.