Hohenstein Institute is studying “fabric feel”

February 5, 2016  |  Industry News

There is a science behind how different textiles feel on the body, and a European research project called Touché is working at getting a better understanding of “fabric feel” and textile touch. A joint German-Belgian project, Touché is studying the interaction between human skin and textiles, …
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Nonwovens market to see $47.7 billion by 2020

February 4, 2016  |  Industry News

The non-woven fabrics and textiles market is expected to be valued at $47.7 billion by 2020, up from a $32.7 billion market value in 2015, according to a report released by market analysts in India. The report—“Nonwoven Fabrics/Textiles Market by Technology (Spunmelt, Wet Laid, Dry Laid, Others)…
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Polyester Fibers LLC is now Fibrix LLC

February 3, 2016  |  Industry News

Polyester Fibers LLC, Conover, N.C.-based manufacturer of nonwoven products and materials, is changing its corporate name to Fibrix LLC as part of a company-wide rebranding initiative to align the organization’s image with its emerging global strategy. “The goal is to elevate the core attrib…
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The Working Group forms to engage lightweight technologies

January 29, 2016  |  Industry News

A German Engineering Federation, Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA), formed a working group on hybrid lightweight technologies. The Working Group Hybrid Lightweight Technologies will be application-oriented and consider a wide range of materials and industries. Multi-material design …
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CONWED celebrates 50 years

January 28, 2016  |  Industry News

Minneapolis, Minn.-based Conwed plastic-netting manufacturer, is marking its 50th anniversary in 2016 with a campaign theme “Celebrating Our Past, Engineering Our Future.” Since 1966, Conwed has developed netting solutions for hundreds of industrial and consumer products worldwide, and now has f…
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Specialty Fabrics Showcase 2016: Call for submissions

January 25, 2016  |  Industry News

The April and May 2016 issues of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine will include our special annual showcase of our contributors’ latest high-performance fabrics, for end products ranging from awnings, canopies and tents to medical, military and aerospace products. If you’re an end-product manufa…
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Applied DNA Sciences, USDA enter R&D pact

January 22, 2016  |  Industry News

DNA-security developer Applied DNA Sciences, Stony Brook, N.Y., and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have entered a cooperative research and development agreement to identify cotton species and cultivars (subspecies), using Applied DNA’s fiberTyping®. FiberTyping will genetically verify mul…
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Invista to launch ‘Embrace the Elements’ campaign

January 21, 2016  |  Industry News

Invista will launch a new “Embrace the Elements” marketing campaign for its Coolmax and Thermolite fiber brands in early 2016. The fibers are used within both the Wichita, Kan.-based company’s apparel and non-apparel segments. “The campaign centers on the notion of welcoming surroundings, wi…
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Milliken cited as ‘Most Innovative’

January 15, 2016  |  Industry News

Spartanburg, S.C.–based specialty-fabrics maker Milliken has recently been named the Most Innovative Large Size Company by Future Materials magazine. Presented by the World Textile Information Network, the Future Materials Awards recognize innovation, achievement and leadership throughout the tech…
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Freudenberg extends range of protection

January 14, 2016  |  Industry News

German technical-fabrics conglomerate Freudenberg Performance Materials announced it has extended the range and features of microfilament textiles made using its Evolon® technology for technical packaging. Offering high-end protection in automotive applications, Freudenberg Performance Materials’…
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