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A polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibre with a bulky three-dimensional (3D) structure has been developed in Japan for manufacturers wanting to make lightweight fabrics and materials with a hig

The development of fibre-based materials for high-performance applications is the goal of the Future Fibres Hub, a research and development (R&D) centre established within Deakin University’s I

According to a new report by Transparency Market Research, the global theatre linen market for hea

With immediate effect, Techtextil Russia has become an annual event, breaking its more usual cycle of biennial trade fairs, which has been the case throughout most of its history from its

A manufacturer of textile testing equipment has added a touchscreen-based control panel to its portfolio.

A pair of compounds for the three-dimensional (3D) suction blow moulding of automotive air ducts has been developed by Lanxess of Cologne, Germany. 

Ahlstrom is investing in its plant in Madisonville, Kentucky, USA, with the aim of broadening its portfolio of nonwovens intended for filtration products for engines and industrial applications.

Cellulose nanofibres embedded in flooring can help provide a sustainable, cheap and convenient way of generating electricity within the home, according to Xudong Wang of the University of Wisconsin

Mimaki of Nagano, Japan, says its European subsidiary, Mimaki Europe BV of Dieman, The Netherlands, has acquired La Meccanica Costruzione Tessili SpA, a builder of digital printers for the textile

An all-plastic brake pedal featuring an insert made of a reinforced polyamide (PA, Tepex dynalite) from Lanxess of Cologne, Germany, has been awarded first place in the Body interior categ

Hernia mesh lawsuits involving Ethicon’s Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh product continue to mount in US courts, according to New York, USA-based law firm Bernstein Liebhard.

Hexcel’s HiMax carbon fibre reinforcements have been selected by Bright Lite Structures (BLS) for the manufacture of safety-critical areas of the chassis for the Zenos E10 sportscar. 

Dual of Seoul, South Korea, has invested in a laser airbag cutter (FocusQuantum) for use in its multi-ply airbag manufacturing plant in Jiangyi

A lightweight, carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) underbody brace has been developed for General Motors (GM)’s Chevrolet Corvette sports car by PolyOne.

A process for manufacturing concentric carbon golf club shafts has been developed by North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT), which describes the method as “unique”. 

Danish flexographic technology provider Tresu Group has developed a multicolour flexographic printing unit for applying patterns to nonwoven disposable sanitary napkins.

Two key contracts between Hexcel Corp and Airbus Group have been amended, with the former expecting these contracts to generate total sales of US$15 billion.

Boeing has opened a new composite centre at its campus in St Louis, Missouri, USA

HydroClean plus has been selected by the Journal of Wound Care and the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) as one of the top th

OCSiAl of Luxembourg is claiming to be the world's first manufacturer of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) to complete Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REAC