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December 2008
Spunlaid fabrics from cellulose filaments
December 2008
Cooperation agreement covers fabrics for closed mould infusion
December 2008
Changes to Ahlstrom’s executive team and to business structure for 2009
December 2008
Internet-based design solution scoops top prize at Expoprotection for Brandvis
December 2008
Collaboration agreement to develop large circular knitting machines
December 2008
Raw materials costs impact despite record sales for Polymer Group
November 2008
December date for Carbon Fiber 2008
November 2008
Owens Corning upgrades acquired glass fibre plants
November 2008
Nextec wins patent battle with Gore
November 2008
Sympatex and Ploucquet sold
October/November 2008
World demand for man-made fibres to reach 58 Mt in 2012
October/November 2008
Fitesa invests for North American site
October 2008
Nonwovens facing material can reduce noise levels by 40%
October 2008
Hydrodynamic needling method
October 2008
Self-extinguishing fabric for mattresses developed
October 2008
Smith & Nephew appoints North American business leader
October 2008
Commercial launch of polyester nanofibre by Teijin Fibers
September 2008
Smart vision for textile automation
September 2008
Lenzing Group’s results improve but fibres business weakened
September 2008
Around the world trip for boat sporting first ever solar sail
September 2008
Vectran fibre was an essential part of Nike’s Olympic running shoes
September 2008
Conjugate electrospinning device
September 2008
Lenzing hikes fibre prices
September 2008
Ahlstrom to reduce production of wound roving in Karhula,Finland
September 2008
Textile Institute to merge with Society of Chemical Industry
September 2008
Lenzing and Weyerhaeuser to cooperate on lyocell nonwovens
September 2008
Taiwan’s Ding Zing—expertise in thermoplastic polyurethane
September 2008
Polymer sorbents worth US$7 billion globally by 2013
September 2008
Name change for Synergy
September 2008
Fiberweb creates global consumer fabrics and airlaid units
July/August 2008
Dornbirn announces the final programme for 47th edition of the Man-made Fiber Congress
July/August 2008
US develops nanofabrics to make toxic chemicals harmless
July/August 2008
Fiberweb creates global consumer fabrics and airlaid units
July/August 2008
Reject obsolescence and recycle for survival, conference urges
July/August 2008
US and Europe start debate on how cooperation can benefit both
August 2008
Higher prices for polyester fibre
August 2008
Freudenberg Nonwovens raises prices globally
August 2008
Polymer Group ups prices worldwide
August 2008
Flush ability product guidelines launched by industry associations
July 2008
Polymer Group begins expansion at Mexican plant but shuts US facility
June 2008
Hyosung starts production in Turkey
June 2008
US Court rules in favour of DSM in patent infringement case
June 2008
Avgol pulls out of possible takeover of Fiberweb
June 2008
Shanghai prepares to host first combined ITMA Asia and CITME
June 2008
Pantex establishes subsidiary in UAE
May 2008
Xentrys agrees to acquire Propilan’s staple fibres business
May 2008
P2i Ltd attracts investment from venture capitalist
May 2008
Kimberly-Clark to acquire remaining interest in South African affiliate
May 2008
P2i Ltd attracts additional investment from venture capitalist
May 2008
Techtextil North America changes revealed
April 2008
Techtextil NorthAmerica to become an annual exhibition
April 2008
Ahlstrom Chief Executive Officer Jukka Moisio resigns
April 2008
Diolen Industrial Fibers reveals how to make filament yarns of polyphenylene sulphide
March/April 2008
Rieter Board proposes Hess as its Chairman after retirement of Feller
March/April 2008
Daniel Hayes is NanoHorizons’ President
March/April 2008
EDANA appoints manager for sustainability and public affairs
March/April 2008
JEC Composites preview
March 2008
Fiberweb in talks on possible offer from Avgol
March 2008
Coloplast renews Compeed contract production agreement
March 2008
Kinetic Concepts files another lawsuit against Innovative Therapies
March 2008
Air-permeable allergen barrier
March 2008
Panaz restructures marketing
March 2008
Superhydrophobic fibres
February 2008
Peratech acquires Eleksen
February 2008
Lenzing invests heavily in cellulose
February 2008
Hypoallergenic materials
February 2008
Dutch investment firm buys Diolen
January/February 2008
Gore shows the worth of collaborating along the whole value chain
January/February 2008
International awards recognize outstanding achievements
January/February 2008
Diversity and innovation help keep Patrick Yarns thriving
January/February 2008
IFAI Expo 2007 provides a showcase for exciting technical diversity
January/February 2008
Lenzing Plastics continues speciality fibres’ acquisitions
January/February 2008
Calemard unveils its latest slitter and rewinder—the Centaure
January/February 2008
Ahlstrom announces investment plans totalling €55 million: - €10 million at Turin nonwovens plant to rebuild and convert paper machine
January 2008
Nanopeutics signs technology agreement with ConvaTec
January 2008
Convergence leads to smart fabrics
January 2008
Synergy Healthcare acquires Vernon-Carus
January 2008
Oerlikon Neumag expands spunlaid pilot plant in Germany
January 2008
Refined method for cellulose extrusion
January 2008
Ahlstrom doubles US production capacity for speciality reinforcements
January 2008
Oranjewoud and TenCate to take over Edel Grass
January 2008
Performance Fibers to buy North American assets from Invista
January 2008
Ahlstrom to spend €10 million at Turin nonwovens plant
January 2008
Oil helps make high-quality, uniform carbon fibres
December 2007
Intersafe Holding acquires French rival Abrium
December 2007
Karl Mayer buys Sucker-Müller portfolio from Moenus Textilmaschinen
December 2007
Flame-retardant agent for polyester
December 2007
Lenzing expands Austrian lyocell production
December 2007
European synthetic turf organization to promote industry
December 2007
Elastane investment
November 2007
Fiberweb to close South Carolina plant
November 2007
New report examines Japanese incontinence market
November 2007
Dornbirn Man-made Fibers Congress
October/November 2007
Eleksen enters administration
October/November 2007
Asian industry makes its presence count at Techtextil/Avantex
October/November 2007
Indian signage market grows, but local manufacturing lags behind
October 2007
Oerlikon Neumag signs cooperation agreement with Elmarco
October 2007
Lenzing Group opens viscose fibre plant in Nanjing
October 2007
Carbon nanotube production expanded
October 2007
AGY to acquire Owens Corning’s continuous filament mat business
October 2007
Teijin Twaron renamed Teijin Aramid
September 2007
Polymer Group invests in North American spunbond line
September 2007
Controlled drug release from nanofibrous polyester materials
September 2007
Comvita acquires Medihoney
September 2007
Jacob Holm & Sons STA changes name to Vernal
September 2007
Lenzing Plastics acquires US monofilament producer Glassmaster
September 2007
Wellman sells its European recycled fibres business to Germany’s Aurelius
September 2007
Swiss machinery builders unveil their strategies for ITMA 2007
September 2007
Record-breaking ITMA has plenty for technical textile industry
August 2007
Hohenstein Institutes opens second Indian office
August 2007
Lenzing Plastics acquires US monofilament producer Glassmaster
July/August 2007
Hexion Specialty agrees to acquire Huntsman for $10.6 billion
July/August 2007
Freudenberg and Tel Rad Cuyo to form joint venture in Argentina
July/August 2007
German textile machinery makers buoyed by Munich prospects
July/August 2007
Nonwoven support—from Boscombe Pier to Palm Jumeirah
July/August 2007
France’s textile machinery makers are prepared for Germany
July/August 2007
High efficiency dewatering developed for hydroentangled webs
July 2007
Clothing atopic dermatitis patients
July 2007
Polymer Group closes German plant
July 2007
Durable wetting characteristic for polyester
July 2007
Polyelectrolytic complexes provide durability to added-value
June 2007
Demonstration centre for radiofrequency identification technology open in Finland
June 2007
Versatile basaltic fibre makes its debut at JEC
June 2007
Bandage formuscle fibre tears
June 2007
Anti-dumping duties on polyester staple fibres hurting European nonwovens producers, says EDANA
May 2007
Polymer Group appoints Chief Executive Officer
May 2007
Tyco International to acquire Brazilian suture manufacturer
May 2007
Ropes with controlled surfaces
May 2007
Lenzing builds viscose plant in India
May 2007
Controlled failure under tension
May 2007
Hyosung to build factory in Turkey
May 2007
Finer spunbond filaments
April/May 2007
US rope manufacturers embrace switch to technical applications
April/May 2007
Lenzing buys in to carbon fibres
April/May 2007
Leading yacht builder specifies DSM Dyneema for its rigging
April 2007
Flat cords for reinforcing tyres
April 2007
Heater for yarns
April 2007
Improved yarn feed for braiders
March 2007
Adding stretch
March 2007
Denkendorf Institute improves roller coverings for drafting systems
March 2007
Modified cellulose
March 2007
Weaving optical fibres
March 2007
DSM Dyneema wins patent case against China’s Hangzhou Pivot International
March 2007
Huntsman Textile Effects looks to technical textiles and Asia
March 2007
Innovations in smart/intelligent coated and laminated fabrics
March 2007
Focusing on innovation once more—Techtextil back in Frankfurt
February 2007
Fibre optic connector
February 2007
Synthetics and cellulosics working together
February 2007
Enzyme to help minimize pilling in polyester-based fabrics
February 2007
Gate assembly for a tufting machine
February 2007
Cold plasma treatments
February 2007
Fiberweb and Procter & Gamble extend nonwoven supply deal
January/February 2007
DyStar opens plant in Nanjing, China, at a cost of $55 million
January/February 2007
Lanxess announces divestment of textile processing chemicals
January/February 2007
Polymer Group Inc installs state-of-the-art spunbond line in Argentina
January/February 2007
Winning projects at the cutting edge of technical developments
January 2007
High molecular weight polyolefin reinforcement improvements
January 2007
Arrester cables for racing cars
January 2007
Chinese develop process for ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene
January 2007
Norafin is new name for Jacob Holm’s STA division
December 2006
Dispersible fabrics
December 2006
Tufted carpet backing
December 2006
Active illumination and reflection
December 2006
Sustainability and innovation at fifth Outlook conference
December 2006
Advansa quits polyethylene terephthalate and sells to Spain’s La Seda de Barcelona
December 2006
Andritz takes sole control of former Küsters nonwovens unit
December 2006
CINTE Techtextil2006—China open for technical textiles business
December 2006
Technical textiles in India—a sleeping volcano prepares to erupt
December 2006
Dornbirn congress highlights fibres in technical end-uses
November 2006
Nets that stretch
November 2006
Decorative fringes
November 2006
Imitation chamois
November 2006
Single-use handkerchiefs
October/November 2006
Polymer Group settles lawsuit for patent infringement of imaged wipes
October/November 2006
German partners announce breakthrough in cellulose production
October/November 2006
How innovative silicone coatings aid the development of airbags
October 2006
Method for making custom-designed compression stockings
October 2006
Barrier construction gives superior separation for batteries and fuel cells
October 2006
Spreading a filament sheet
October 2006
Copying nature to achieve stain-resistance
October 2006
Modified cross-sections
October 2006
Better needling
October 2006
Breakthrough in cellulose production
October 2006
In-line braided cordage
October 2006
Flame and fire resistance
September 2006
Forming bulky fabrics
September 2006
Method for making fine fibrils of polytetrafluoroethylene
September 2006
Contoured nonwoven makes durable secondary backing
September 2006
Blended web for single-use applications
September 2006
Controlled-release substrate
September 2006
Modular sub-units to form rugs
September 2006
Reusable overalls that can be laundered but are water-soluble
September 2006
Gates Foundation funds mosquito net project at Leeds University
September 2006
4th symposium will feature medical textiles and smart fabrics
September 2006
New Chairman and Board Members for EDANAready to fight for industry
September 2006
Juergen Mecheels,former head of Hohenstein Institutes dies at 78
September 2006
Performance nonwovens editor appointed by TechnicalTextiles
September 2006
Owens Corning and Saint Gobain intend to merge reinforcements businesses
September 2006
Zoltek to make Hungarian carbon fibre plant world’s largest - Government grant will also help to establish research and development centre
September 2006
Itema adds flatbed knitting machinery manufacturer Steiger to its Group
September 2006
Schaetti divests its machinery business
September 2006
Strategic alliances favoured in the nonwovens technology sector
September 2005
Promoting confidence in textiles—The Hohenstein Institutes
September 2006
Flammability testing—a burning issue for technical textiles
August 2006
Imitating terry fabric
August 2006
Method and apparatus for producing fancy yarns
August 2006
Cleaning compound
August 2006
Strong biodegradable webs of aliphatic polyester
August 2006
Spunbond made from fine filaments
August 2006
Tailored reinforcements for rubber
August 2006
Recycling waste for backing filler
August 2006
Degussa’s acquisition of Dow superabsorbent business approved
August 2006
Change in Coloplast’s urology and continence care management
July/August 2006
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene laminate for high-efficiency filters
July/August 2006
India wakes up to potential of medical and hygiene textiles
July/August 2006
ITMA Asia and CITME combined to form biennial exhibition
July/August 2006
Neumag Saurer renames recent nonwovens acquisitions
July/August 2006
Chinese joint ventures to make and sell polyamide airbag yarns
July/August 2006
Understanding comfort issues in high-level protective apparel
July/August 2006
Sleeping giant on Europe’s doorstep shows signs of stirring
July/August 2006
Teijin Twaron establishes sales team dedicated to tyre industry
July 2006
Basalt textiles can be sewn and folded
July 2006
Plates with ballistic resistance
July 2006
Thermal melting and radiation curing form coating for fabric
July 2006
Replacing individual gauge elements on a tufting machine
July 2006
Biodegradable mats and cushions
July 2006
Covered elastomeric core yarns for shrink-resistant tapes
July 2006
Crush-resistant prepregs make better panel structures
July 2006
Adhesive for outdoor acrylics
July 2006
Woven lightguides provide illumination for signals
June 2006
Simple and proven technology for the control of bad odours
June 2006
How does our industry address its shortage of skilled workers?
June 2006
Albany and Fleissner agree to cooperate to develop patterning technology for spunlace fabrics
June 2006
European approval for wound management product
June 2006
German textile machinery exports dip by 5.3% to €3.4 billion in 2005
June 2006
Cookson sells its ceramics fibres interests
June 2006
Smith & NephewAdvanced Wound Management appointment
June 2006
Fibres from carbon nanotubes
June 2006
Metallocene route improves fibreforming properties of polypropylene
June 2006
Latent crimp provides for stretchable warp-knit
June 2006
High stretch recovery
June 2006
Air-jet production of composite elastic yarns
June 2006
High-temperature wash durability
June 2006
Carpet is based on biomaterial
June 2006
Synthetic hair
June 2006
Rotor design improvements
May 2006
Tougher conveyor belts
May 2006
Polyphenylene sulphide high-tenacity multifilament yarn
May 2006
Process that can make continuous filament nanofibres
May 2006
Novel stitchbond construction
May 2006
Using left-over yarn
May 2006
Polylactic acid filament nonwoven is strong enough to use and degradable
May 2006
Mercerising fibres and slivers
May 2006
Rieter sells first complete extrusion system for industrial yarn
May 2006
Latest advances with flame retardants are subject of debate
May 2006
Impact protection becomes flexible, lightweight and breathable
April 2006
Twisting yarns with controlled profiles
April 2006
Loop pile is lightweight
April 2006
Re-using bonded fibrous waste
April 2006
Polymer-grafted cotton can stretch
April 2006
High-bulk composites
April 2006
Rumours over Fiberweb disposal
April 2006
Water vapour transmission rate
April 2006
Fabric-covered gel liner for amputees
March 2006
Denser nanofibre composites
March 2006
Secondary backing with durable three-dimensional image
March 2006
Modified tufting needle
March 2006
Production of continuous strip fabrics for paint rollers
March 2006
Dates and location announced for Outlook 2006 conference
March 2006
Tyco International to separate into three publicly traded companies
March/April 2006
Aramid derivative has huge potential for tyres
March/April 2006
Lenzing and Zimmer settle their differences over lyocell technology
March/April 2006
Focusing on innovation—Techtextil North America is back
February 2006
Soil-resisting treatment
February 2006
Soft magnetic alloy for recording security information
February 2006
Protection from stabbing attacks
February 2006
Dip-coated insect screening
February 2006
Softer hydroentangled fabrics
January/February 2006
Ten Cate completes acquisition of Polyfelt,and sale of Permess and Multistiq
January/February 2006
DSM Dyneema files lawsuit against Chinese company
January/February 2006
Management buy Benninger Textile Systems from Charles Peter
January/February 2006
Buyer’s Guide 2006 —amendments
January/February 2006
DuPont invests in aramid capacity
January/February 2006
Diolen Industrial Fibers invests in polyester technology and capacity expansion
January/February 2006
Winning projects at the cutting edge of technical developments
January/February 2006
Medtex 07 to be held in Bolton,UK
January/February 2006
Successful IFAI Expo 2005 sets scene for 2006 and debut of Megatex in Atlanta
January/February 2006
Partners sell BSN Medical joint venture to equity investor
January/February 2006
South Asian buyers come out in force to support ITMA Asia
January 2006
Light-dispersing fibre
January 2006
Knitted insect screen
January 2006
Insect-repellent materials
January 2006
Reinforcements for concrete
January 2006
Forming cut and loop pile tufts
January 2006
Cleaner latch-needles
December 2005
Stable catalase from Genecor for hydrogen peroxide elimination step
December 2005
Protective wraps for drains
December 2005
Plasma treatment creates stable water resistance
December 2005
Sub-micron powders make solutionspun cellulosics with low friction
December 2005
Economical rubber-backed mat
November 2005
Towels made of synthetic fibres
November 2005
Precision tufting
November 2005
Starch-modified fibres
November 2005
Spinneret design improved
November 2005
Non-symmetrical bonding
October/November 2005
Wearable power-generating technologies
October/November 2005
Performance Fibers—a new era dawns for an established player
October/November 2005
East meets West: technical textiles at Istanbul Textile Conference
October/November 2005
Brazilian police force picks Dyneema UD composite for boat armour
October/November 2005
Continuous dyeing of cellulose and light fast dyes from Clariant
October/November 2005
Ten years in charge at Hohenstein for Stefan Mecheels
