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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. 

Through extensive experiments and analysis, researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA, have shown that disposable face masks can be decontaminated by heating them at approximately 70°C

In response to an increase in demand from manufacturers of beauty products for the ability to track materials throughout their supply chains, Lenzing has launched a fibre-identification system for

A perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free water-repellent finish has been shown to provide a high level of protection from stains in third-party testing, according to its developer, Green Theme Technolo

Sustainable alternatives to conventional wound dressings and a hydrophilic debridement foam will be among the highlights on Freudenberg Performance Materials' stand at Compamed.

Over the next five years, thread manufacturer Coats of Uxbridge, UK, will invest US$10 million in the development of environmentally sustainable technologies and materials.

Actuating, sensing fibres that can be used to create clothing that detects the degree to which it is being stretched or compressed, and can then provide immediate tactile feedback in the form of pr

Welspun Advanced Materials has ordered a hydroentanglement line, which it will use for the production of nonwoven roll goods and wipes, from Andritz Group.

The passage of an infrastructure bill that will provide billions of dollars in spending to revitalise roads, bridges and railways in the USA, and help reconstitute a domestic supply chain for face

Revenues generated by the global nonwovens industry will increase by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%, from US$38.3 billion in 2020 to US$68.1 billion by 2030, according to

Teijin Aramid is using feedstocks obtained from recycled end-of-life para-aramid fibres to spin new para-aramid yarns, a development it says is key to its goal of taking a circular-economy approach

Toray Industries is increasing the prices of its polyamide (PA) 66 yarns and fabrics for automotive airbag applications by around 20%, starting from 1 December 2021.