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Toho Tenax of Tokyo, Japan, is introducing a flame-retardant (FR) thermoplastic prepreg reinforced with high-modulus carbon fibres.

Toho Tenax of Tokyo, Japan, is introducing a flame-retardant (FR) thermoplastic prepreg reinforced with high-modulus carbon fibres.

Sensor-containing responsive smart fabrics are beginning to appear in the latest developments from French Tier-1 automotive supplier Faurecia, including the Active Wellness seating system.

Revolution Fibres, based in  Auckland, New Zealand, has officially become the first nanofibre producer in the world to meet aerospace industry standards and is introducing its XantuLayr product as

Japanese companies Toray Industries Inc of Tokyo and Toyota Tsusho Corp of Nagoya are to develop a recycling process for carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs). 

A UK textile manufacturer has launched a range of flame-retardant (FR) fabrics for children’s dresses along with a plea to toughen-up the safety requirements for such textiles.

An intumescent mat that can be activated on demand to provide protection without needing to experience the heat of a fire will be shown for the first time at JEC World in Paris, France, on

Effective from the beginning of 2016, SGL has formed a new business unit, Composites – Fibers and Materials (CFM), combining its existing activities in composites with those for carbon fibres for t

Driven by consumer demand for specific products and growing market penetration in developing economies, global demand for nonwovens will reach 11.1 Mt in 2019.

A flame-retardant (FR) spunbond fabric cover can help keep down the manufacturing costs of home furnishings and reduce the toxic gases generated in the event of a fire.

Parasol Medical has developed the Drysmart incontinence pad, a real-time incontinence monitoring product that gives clinicians early warning to prevent elimination-related patient falls.

A large carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) aircraft component capable of structural health monitoring has been built by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) as part of the Smart Intelligent Ai

The French textile and rubber company Joubert Productions of Ambert has launched snow chains with chain links made from a pair of Elastollan thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) from BASF of Ludwigsh

GKN Aerospace is working with Durham University to develop and implement an ultra-sensitive test method to measure accurately improvements in airframe drag performance. 

Researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark are developing a chemical substance that could make it possible to recycle glass fibre-reinforced plastic components from wind turbines. 

Quickstep Holdings of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is to manufacture a carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) air duct for use in Ford Motor Co’s high-performance Falcon XR6 Sprint. 

The correct placement of sensors in garments has always been problematic in the development of wearables, but Kyoto University and Panasonic Corp in Japan have developed a remote sensing technology

PlasmaGuard is a durable water repellent (DWR) solution for sportswear and outdoor apparel being introduced by Belgium-based Europlasma.

Panasonic of Osaka, Japan, is to start the mass-production of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) moulding compounds for the laser welding of automotive switches and sensors. 

Vital Scout is a wearable patch said by its developer, VivaLnk of Santa Clara, California, USA, to simplify health monitoring.