Fibres, filaments and yarns

Unidirectional glass fibre-reinforced thermoplastic tapes that possess high strength, stiffness and impact-resistance have been launched by A+ Composites, of Weselberg, Germany.

Producer of cellulosic pulp, Altri SGPS SA, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in manufacturer of recyclable cellulose filament yarn (AeoniQ), HeiQ AeoniQ Holding AG.

A facility that will enable the development and pilot-production of carbon fibres is to be constructed in the UK by the National Composites Centre (NCC).

Phase-change materials (PCMs) from Outlast Technologies GmbH, of Heidenheim, Germany, are being used to create temperature-regulating fabrics by supplier of textiles for apparel, Reggiani Group, of

Two prototype nets treated with drugs that that destroy malaria-causing parasites in mosquitos have been developed by researchers at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), of Boulder, Colorado, U

Elastic polymer fibres that dynamically stiffen when exposed to strain are being incorporated into sportswear by the world's largest retailer of sporting goods, Decathlon of Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Fran

A highly elastic fabric with a soft, airy texture and a natural uneven surface that makes it lightweight, quick-drying and able to wick sweat has been developed by Teijin Frontier.

Technologies for recycling the aramids in end-of-life body armour are to be developed through a project funded by the Incubation Forum for Circular Economy in European Defence (IF CEED).

Waste products from agriculture are being used by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, to produce dissolving pulp for the manufacture of cellulose fibres. 

Developer of a process for the production of fibres from cellulosic biomass, Spinnova, is to close its Woodspin demonstration facility in Jyväskylä, Finland, as it works to build a consortium to co

Wellman International Ltd has filed a petition with the Irish High Court to place its factory and headquarters in Mullagh, Ireland, into examinership⁽¹⁾.

Unifi has sold its yarn-manufacturing facility in Madison, North Carolina, USA, to a third-party buyer for US$45 million.

Yarns produced by Brain of Materials from recycled materials using technology developed by Trützschler are being used to create fabrics for the seats of two electric vehicles (EVs) mase by Lotus.

Harper International is to supply carbonisation lines for the manufacture of carbon fibre to Fujian Fuwei Advanced Material Co Ltd in Yong’an City, China.

A polyester (PES) fabric that looks and feels like it is made from natural fibres, but still demonstrates the properties of synthetics, such as the ability to dry quickly and feel cool to the touch

A thread that is undetectable by infrared (IR) cameras has been developed for the production of military uniforms by Durak Tekstil, of Bursa, Turkey.

An abrasion-resistant yarn has been launched for the production of fabrics for use by military and emergency-service personnel by Unifi of Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

A method that enables cellulose to be extracted from cow manure and spun into fibres is being developed by researchers in the UK, who say that it is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than s

The shape of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) has inspired the development of a robust, elastic and flexible fibre-based sensor by researchers at Shinshu University in Matsumoto, Japan.

OC Oerlikon is to sell Barmag – the new name for its Polymer Processing Solutions division, which includes Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven – to Rieter for an upfront purchase

A single-end glass-fibre roving that imparts high strength, stiffness and impact-resistance to composites has been launched by AGY of Aiken, South Carolina, USA.

Approximately one year after it first revealed that it was considering options for its polyamide (PA) fibres business, includ

B.I.G. Yarns has invested €25 million in equipment for the production of three-ply yarns for carpet tiles at its site in Comines, France.

After three years of collaborative research and development, BASF and Hagihara Industries have unveiled highly durable polyolefin yarns for the manufacture of artificial turf.

A plant capable of making 500 t of polyamide (PA) 6 each year from textile waste has been opened by BASF in Shanghai, China.

A method for producing carbon fibre that is significantly more energy-efficient than conventional processes is being developed by a consortium co-ordinated by a researcher at the University of Lime

After more than ten years of research and development (R&D), a demonstration plant that uses a chemical process for separating elastane fibres from polyamide (PA) has been opened by Aquafil, of

US-based manufacturer of threads, American & Efird (A&E), has opened a manufacturing facility just outside the port city of Chattogram, Bangladesh.

A chemical process that can dissolve and re-spin para-aramid fibres into continuous, high-performance fibres is being developed by Uplift360 of Bristol, UK.  

Beaulieu Fibres International of Wielsbeke, Belgium, will be exhibiting its latest sustainable fibres for high-performance nonwovens in various industries at IDEA in Miami Beach on 29 Apri

A strong, heat-resistant polyimide fibre has been launched for the reinforcement of composites by Industrial Summit Technology (IST) of Shiga, Japan.

US manufacturer of basalt fibres, Rock Fiber Inc, has formed a joint venture with Norwegian supplier of composite reinforcements for concrete, ReforceTech, a global leader in composite reinforcemen

An elastane-free, elastic continuous filament yarn (Integr8) has been launched for use in apparel, footwear and home furnishings by Unifi of Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

Manufacturer of fibres and yarns (Repreve) from recycled waste, Unifi, is to close its yarn-manufacturing plant in Madison, North Carolina, USA, with the loss of approximately 250 jobs.

A stain-resistant additive concentrate for use in the production of polyester (PES) fibres to make them durable and easy to clean has been launched by Avient, of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Eastman, a producer of speciality materials based in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, introduced the latest product in its sustainable-fibre portfolio at Heimtextil 2025, which was held in Frank

A line for the decortication and refining of hemp, and the production of felts from the resulting fibres, has been installed at Ekolution's new facility in Malmö, Sweden, by Andritz Group.

A two-dimensional (2D) mechanically interlocked polymer that exhibits exceptional flexibility and strength, and can be incorporated into synthetic fibres, is being developed by researchers at North

A sizing from Michelman is being used by FibreCoat to produce its metal-coated basalt fibres (AluCoat) that provide shielding for parts in cars, mobile telephones and buildings from electromagnetic

A viscose fibre embedded with minerals that convert body heat into infra-red (IR) radiation is being used by Hefel, of Schwarzach, Austria, to create bedding designed to enhance sleep quality and p

Silk-based fibres inspired by the Darwin's bark spider (Caerostris darwini) can now be produced by Kraig Biocraft Laboratories.

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

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.

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.

Technology for the mass-production of adipic acid, a precursor for polyamide (PA) 6.6, from non-edible biomass is to be developed by Japan’s Toray Industries and Thai petrochemicals producer PTT Gl

Textile machinery manufacturer Trützschler Group of Mönchengladbach, Germany has sold eighteen TC 30Si carding machines to Ibrahim Fibres, a producer of yarns for woven and knitted fabrics based in

Teijin Frontier of Osaka, Japan, has launched Octair, a premium brand of insulation fibre for bedding and apparel.

Fibres made from viscose and lyocell cause higher mortality, and a greater reduction in growth and reproductivity, in earthworms – a species critical to the health of soils globally – than fibres m

Cellulosic fibres derived from an invasive species of plant are being used to make biodegradable composite plant pots by researchers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendor

Kelheim Fibres filed for insolvency at Germany’s Regensburg District Court on 22 October 2024, according to reports from German local news publication Mittelbayerische.