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A partially bio-based and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)-free waterproof membrane has been launched by Polartec of Andover, Massachusetts, USA.  

Two fabrics – one softshell and one hardshell – that are made from recycled materials and are readily recyclable themselves have been launched for the production of protective functional clothing b

The 22^nd edition of nonwovens exhibition IDEA will now be held on 29 April–1 May 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida, USA, according to the organiser of

A washable textile containing 1200 photovoltaic cells is being developed by researchers at Nottingham Trent University in the UK.

A range of production-ready, flax fibre-reinforced plastic parts has been launched for use in the automotive industry by Cobra Advanced Composites (CAC) of Chonburi, Thailand.  

Researchers in China have found a way to make standard silkworm silk stronger than spider silk by bathing it with metal ions and then re-spinning it. 

Andritz is to supply Welspun Advanced Materials with a predictive maintenance system for its hydroentanglement (spunlace) line at its plant in Chandenvalle, India. 

Ahlström Capital Group has signed an agreement to acquire 20% of manufacturer of natural fibres for the nonwovens industry, Bast Fibre Technologies (BFT). 

The joint owners of ITMA ASIA + CITME 2022 have announced that the exhibition will be held on 19–23 November 2023 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, China

A range of halogen-free flame-retardant (FR) fabrics for upholstery that meet the stringent British Fire Standard (

A flame-retardant (FR) and compostable alternative to leather is being developed by researchers at Columbia University in New York City, New York, USA. 

Composite shipping containers that are stronger, can carry a bigger payload and are better insulated than conventional alternatives, while being easier to track, are being put into operation by AEL

A regulation designed to address high energy prices in Europe "lacks ambition", according to the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) of Brussels, Belgium.

Hexcel has received Type Approval for its HexPly M9.6GF prepreg products from Bureau Veritas (BV), a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. 

A three-layer nonwoven (Fibrella Strata) that demonstrates a good combination of strength and softness has been launched primarily for hygiene applications by Suominen of Helsinki, Finland. 

A range of threads that are made from recycled polyester (PES) and contain an additive that causes them to biodegrade has been launched by Coats of Uxbridge, UK. 

As it looks to focus on the production of high-performance materials, Ahlstrom-Munksjö has divested itself of its decor business and will now operate under the business name Ahlstrom. 

In business for more than two decades, Outlast Technologies GmbH of Heidenheim, Germany, attributes its success to its innovative and sustainable products, and its agile development team. 

A computer-controlled jacket that could one day make its wearer invisible to infrared (IR) cameras is being developed by researchers in the UK, who have created a prototype to test the concept. 

A non-halogenated phosphonate flame-retardant from FRX Polymers has been used to provide active protection from fires in a polyester (PES) textile used in the recently completed refurbishment of se