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The developers of an aluminium-coated multifilament basalt yarn that, when used to produce fabrics, could shield parts in cars, mobile telephones and buildings from electromagnetic interference (EM

Avgol is to make a three-tier investment at its facility in Uzlovaya, Russia, that it says will enhance its ability to supply existing markets for its nonwovens and will help it expand into new are

HeiQ has acquired a developer and distributor of bio-based antimicrobial additives and treatments used by manufacturers of plastics, coatings, textiles, ceramics and paper. 

Manufacturer of fibres and inorganic materials, Unifrax, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire producer of materials for thermal and acoustic management, and filtration and separation applic

Nonwoven pads that, when fitted inside battery packs, can absorb fluids that would otherwise shorten the lifespan and hinder the performance of lithium-ion batteries have been launched by Freudenbe

A series of webinars that will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to smart textiles is being organised by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) of Rese

A three-dimensionally (3D) knitted antimicrobial face mask that can filter particles of 3 µm and above in size from the air has been launched by SP Science Ltd of Bury, UK. 

Following its recent acquisitions of Prochimir and Fixatti, Bostik is launching a range of pellet-, powder-, web- and film-based hot-melt adhesives. Such products are used in the automotive, buildi

A range of nonwoven backing and facing materials for use in the construction of ceilings has been launched by Ahlstrom-Munksjö of Helsinki, Finland. 

Stretchable, washable silk-based coils that, when sewn into clothing, can harvest energy from radio waves and power wearable electronics wirelessly are being developed by researchers at Purdue Univ

Gloves designed to prevent goalkeepers in association football from overstretching – and thereby injuring – their fingers when making saves are being developed by researchers at the Institute of Te

Huafon Microfiber Co Ltd has placed orders with DiloGroup for three complete high-capacity needling lines for its plant in Qidong, China.

Methods for increasing the elasticity of polylactic acid (PLA) fibres, which could enable them to be used in place of elastane in the production of clothing, are being developed by researchers at t

Ahlstrom-Munksjö reports that work to double the production capacity at its plant in Malmedy, Belgium, which produces nonwovens for use in wallcoverings, is progressing as planned.

A partially bio-based polyamide (PA) 5,6 yarn has been launched by Solvay of Brussels, Belgium. 

Manufacturer of low-cost carbon fibre, Zoltek Co Inc of St Louis, Missouri, USA, is to expand production capacity at its facility in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Apply Carbon is to establish a facility to recycle carbon fibres following its acquisition of ELG Carbon Fibre's short-fibre business in May 20

Effective from 11 June 2021, Indorama Ventures of Bangkok, Thailand, has taken control of a recycling plant for polyethylene terephth

A simple and effective inkjet-printing process that enables layers of electrically conductive ink to be deposited on a polyester (PES) fabric is being developed by researchers at North Carolina Sta

A pilot project to demonstrate the feasibility of a closed-loop system for the recycling of single-use face masks has been undertaken by the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Ener