ExxonMobil Chemical demonstrates polymer solutions for new hygiene applications

May 18, 2015  |  Industry News

ExxonMobil Chemical demonstrated its portfolio of high-performance polymers for creating new hygiene at the Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX) 2015, showcasing a range of polymers, application expertise and commitment to the hygiene industry, including soft nonwoven fabrics that are com…
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Lenzing Group sale turns focus to its cellulose fibers

May 14, 2015  |  Industry News

The Lenzing Group has announced the sale of its fully-owned German subsidiary Dolan and its 91 percent stake in European Carbon Fibre to London-based WHEB Partners investment group and investment adviser Jan Verdenhalven. “The sale comprises part of Lenzing’s strategy to focus on its core busine…
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Pulcra Chemicals to distribute Dow antimicrobial agent

May 12, 2015  |  Industry News

Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company and manufacturer of SILVADUR™ Antimicrobial, has announced Pulcra Chemicals has been added to its global distribution network. Headquartered in Geretsried, Germany, Pulcra Chemicals supplies specialty chemicals and systems solution…
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Toumaz Ltd. trials SensiumVitals®

May 8, 2015  |  Industry News

Toumaz Ltd., a developer of low-power, wireless, semiconductor technologies for healthcare and digital audio, announces that SensiumVitals®, its wearable vital signs monitoring system, will be trialed by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), part of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS…
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Hohenstein offers updates on algae for textiles

May 6, 2015  |  Industry News

The AlBioTex Project, an initiative looking at the use of alginates as a natural raw material source for textiles, will provide updates for attendees at Techtextil in Frankfurt this year. Launched at the end of 2013 in partnership with Germany’s Hohenstein Institute, BRAIN, Kelheim Fibres and rök…
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Sukano expands masterbatch portfolio

May 5, 2015  |  Industry News

Swiss additive expert Sukano has expanded the Sukano masterbatch and service portfolio. The company offers masterbatch solutions for antimicrobial fiber applications, UV stabilization of polyester fibers and processing aids for PLA nonwovens. Custom engineering functionality, performance and process…
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Textile construction showcases at Techtextil

April 30, 2015  |  Industry News

Filigree design, lightness, corrosion resistance and material efficiency: without these characteristics future architecture is unimaginable. Based on these characteristics, textile institutes and companies have been researching fiber-based alternative building materials and developing marketable pro…
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Performance Fibers becomes DuraFiber Technologies Inc.

April 24, 2015  |  Industry News

Industrial polyester fiber and fabric maker Performance Fibers of Huntersville, N.C., has completed the sale of its Asia operations to Indorama Ventures PCL, and has changed its name to DuraFiber Technologies Inc. “This sale has enhanced our consolidation of resources to focus on our core busi…
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GKD to feature mesh constructions at Techtextil

April 22, 2015  |  Industry News

Gebr. Kufferath AG (GKD) of Duren, Germany, will present its newest developments in technical textiles and nonwovens at Techtextil, May 4–7, with a focus on the company’s latest material combinations: weaves and mesh finishes, including coatings, hybrid weaves and multi-dimensional mesh cons…
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