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Supplier of coated technical textiles, Mehler Texnologies, is to close down its plant in Fulda in its home nation of Germany.

A database detailing the molecular “fingerprints” of the different kinds of fibres used for the production of textiles that could enable the more rapid, efficient sorting of fabrics at recycling ce

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a contract to Hexoskin to develop and adapt its smart textile-based systems (Astroskin) for monitoring the vital signs of astronauts on Gateway, a space

Biodegradable textile-based sensors that can monitor the heart rate and skin temperature of their wearer are being developed by a research team led by the University of Southampton and the Universi

Milliken & Co, of Spartanburg, South Carloina, USA, has invested in its compatriot, a developer of chitosan-based finishes for textiles, Tidal Vision, of Bellingham, Washington. 

A standardised test that enables the amounts of microfibres released from textiles under simulated washing conditions to be quantified has been developed by apparel producer Under Armour, provider

A method for making concrete stronger and more resistant to cracks using scrap carpet fibres is being developed by researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

A fibre that heals itself, emits light and demonstrates magnetic properties is being developed by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Autoneum is launching a version of its easily recyclable, sound-absorbing polyester (PES) material currently used for the production of trim elements for the boots (trunks) of cars for the manufact

The organisers of ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 report they have had to increase the floor size of the show in response to a 30% rise in the number of companies applying to exhibit.

The Aachen, Germany-based developer of a process for coating fibres with metals and plastics during spinning, FibreCoat, has raised nearly €20 million through a Series-B funding round.

The antitrust authorities in Germany, Austria and Poland have approved Freudenberg Performance Materials' purchase of thr

A technical centre has been established to develop technologies for the production of dry-moulded fibre (DMF) by Andritz at its facility in Montbonnot, France.

Microban International of Huntersville, North Carolina, USA, has launched Freshology, a patent-pending, product containing plant extracts and natural minerals for combatting odours, at ISPO Mun

A flax-fibre composite called ampliTex and developed by Bcomp, of Fribourg, Switzerland, has been used by Temca Matériaux Composites (Temca), of Xertigny, France, to create the cladding panels for

EDANA of Brussels, Belgium, has announced that the FILTREX 2025 conference and tabletop exhibition for filtration professionals will take place on 25-26 March 2025 at the Hilton Waterfront

A white paper⁽¹⁾ that assesses the performance of a high- performance, wool-based acquisition distribution layer (ADL, neweFlex) for the

Ahlstrom has acquired ErtelAlsop, a US manufacturer of high-performance liquid depth filter media serving the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, flavours and fragrances, and chemical industries.

A dual-layer, knitted polyester (PES) fabric that is cool to the touch and works to prevent sweat from accumulating on the skin has been launched by Teijin Frontier of Osaka, Japan.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry of Cary, North Carolina, USA, and its strategic partner⁽¹⁾ EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens of Brussels, Belgium, have announced the r