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IFAI and U.S. textile/nonwoven associations urge government to deem manufacturing facilities “essential”
March 20th, 2020
Industrial Fabrics International Association (IFAI) and two other U.S. textile and nonwoven associations issued a joint statement March 19 urging federal, state and local governments to deem textile and nonwoven manufacturing facilities as “essential” when drafting “Shelter in Place” orders in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The statement notes, “We associations recognize the serious challenges […]
Company designs firefighting gear for women
March 20th, 2020
After five years of research and development, a women-owned company focused on making firefighter uniforms for wildland firefighters said it’s ready to launch a line of female-specific uniforms. A report in sportstextiles.com says Green Buffalow will soon be taking pre-orders for uniforms that address several key problems with conventional uniforms made in what’s largely a male-dominated field. […]
Hologenix announces collaboration with Designtex
March 19th, 2020
Hologenix LLC has announced a collaboration with Designtex to launch Designtex Celliant upholstery. Celliant, invented by Hologenix, is a blend of naturally occurring, thermo-reactive minerals that are applied as a nonwoven backing. The minerals capture and convert body heat into infrared energy, which, according to the company, has been clinically shown to increase local circulation […]
Defense Product Act invoked to expand medical supplies
March 18th, 2020
On Wednesday, March 18, U.S. President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Product Act (DPA) to speed up and expand the supply of resources from the country's industrial base, particularly to increase the production of medical supplies and equipment. "We will be invoking the Defense Production Act," the president announced during Wednesday's Coronavirus Task Force briefing. […]
AATCC launches new Testing Resource List
March 18th, 2020
A new benefit is available for AATCC corporate members and users of AATCC standards. The organization has introduced the Testing Resource List, a free addition to the AATCC Buyer’s Guide, according to a news release from the organization. The Testing Resource List is intended to connect users with corporate member suppliers. Lab managers can be […]
IFAI president responds to Coronavirus, adjusts upcoming events
March 17th, 2020
As concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, I want all IFAI members to know we are closely monitoring developments and following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We will follow their recommendations to keep our employees, their families and our members healthy and safe. With this in […]
GOTS response to misleading advertising
March 17th, 2020
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has issued a response to what it calls a misleading claim by a company stating they hold a certification that’s “more important than organic.” The company also claims, “Textiles with the organic label can still be treated with toxic chemicals at a later stage of production.” While this is […]
Beaulieu Fibres International at INDEX 20
March 16th, 2020
Beaulieu Fibres International will announce at INDEX 20 the completion of its pilot line in Terni, Italy, the start-up of the multifunctional production line in Terni, and the new BICO line in Belgium, according to a news release from the company. The company expects the pilot line to offer customers opportunities to collaborate early with stakeholders […]
Avgol unveils enhanced FIT products this month
March 13th, 2020
Avgol has enhanced its modular FIT suite of products to apply across nonwoven fabrics markets. “No effective development model stays still, and we’re delighted to highlight the next natural evolution of our FIT strategy. The next organic step in our strategy’s development lies in the latest additions to the lineup, natureFIT (reduced environmental impact) and formFIT […]
Truetzschler discusses technology for cotton fiber in wipes
March 12th, 2020
Cotton’s strength, absorbent capacity and softness make it ideal for single-use dry and wet wipes, Truetzschler says in a recent news release. It also notes that price and variability in quality can make cotton a secondary choice over viscose/polyester blends. At INDEX 2020, the company will discuss technologies that may make cotton a more sustainable […]