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SDL Atlas of Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA, has launched a re-designed version of its system for testing the water-resistance of fabrics (their hydrostatic head).  

A system for testing the resistance of fabrics to penetration by water (their hydrostatic head) has been launched by James Heal of Halifax, UK. 

Safran Aircraft Engines of Paris, France, and composites manufacturer Albany International Corp of Rochester, New Hampshire, USA, have agreed to extend their partnership – established in 2006 to de

A range of non-leaching, metal- and particle-free antimicrobial finishes that prevent the build-up of odour-causing bacteria on textiles has been launched by Sanitized AG of Burgdorf, Switzerland. 

A smooth and supple fabric made from polyester (PES) yarns with the structure of hair and wool has been launched by Toray of Tokyo, Japan. 

A biodegradable yarn for the manufacture of growth covers, which are used to prevent game from feeding on tree saplings and help to ensure that their growth is not prevented by other plants, is bei

The size of the global market for nonwovens will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 6.7%, by value, to be worth US$77.84 billion in 2027, with 18.65 Mt of nonwovens consumed annually.

Three European partners have received over €3 million in funding from the European Union (EU) to continue the development of an enzymatic process for the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PE

Following its purchase of TenCate Geosynthetics in June 2021, Solmax has now agreed to acquire fellow manufacturer of geosynthetics, Propex.

Airbags for powered two-wheel vehicles, such as motorcycles and scooters, are to be developed by Autoliv Inc and the Piaggio Group, following the signing of a joint development agreement by the two

A range of water-based emulsions and dispersions for modifying the properties of fibres used to produce woven and nonwoven technical fabrics has been launched by Michelman of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

While the wind-energy and composites industries look to develop solutions for diverting end-of-life wind-turbine blades from landfill, methods for recycling the hard-wearing polyester (PES)-blend b

Hydrophilic block silicone emulsions for the softening of cotton-like knits, wovens and terry towels have been launched by Cosmo Speciality Chemicals of New Delhi, India. 

A haemodiafiltration device (an artificial kidney) based on a hollow polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)-fibre membrane has been launched by Toray Medical Co Ltd of Tokyo, Japan.

Zoltek is to increase capacity for the production of large-tow carbon fibre at its facility in Guadalajara, Mexico, by over 50%—to more than 20 kt a year. 

A range of antiviral technologies that can be applied to textiles and incorporated into fibres has been launched by Microban International of Huntersville, North Carolina, USA. 

A lightweight, sound-absorbing felt that can be installed in areas of a vehicle's interior with complex geometries – making it a suitable alternative for foam – has been launched by Autoneum of Win

Manufacturer of textiles for workwear, Carrington Textiles of Adlington, UK, has launched eight fabrics that feature sustainable fibres – including recycled polyester (PES) and cotton – and synthet

A trial programme for processing microbial cellulose (MC) from industrial organic and agricultural waste so that it is suitable for use in the production of lyocell fibres has been completed succes

Polartec is to use a finish based on peppermint oil, rather than traditional metal-based finishes, to inhibit the development of odours in its high-performance fabrics.