U.S. textile chemicals market to surpass $2 billion by 2020

June 2, 2015  |  Industry News

Anticipated growth in textile manufacturing is expected to spur U.S. textile-chemicals revenue past $2 billion by 2020, according to a report by TechSci Research, a Canadian market research firm. The report, “United States Textile Chemicals Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020,” notes the…
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DSM Dyneema acquires Cubic Tech

May 22, 2015  |  Industry News

Dutch synthetic-fiber maker DSM Dyneema has acquired Mesa, Ariz.-based high-performance fabric maker Cubic Tech Corp. The privately owned Cubic Tech designs, develops and produces high-performance, ultra-lightweight, flexible laminates and fabrics—most of them based on DSM’s Ultra High Molecular…
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SINCE/ANEX expo set for Shanghai

May 20, 2015  |  Industry News

More than 400 companies are expected to exhibit at the 16th Shanghai International Nonwovens Conference & Exhibition (SINCE), combined with Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX), running at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center this month. It is Asia’s larges…
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Herculite acquires Strataglass

May 19, 2015  |  Industry News

Emigsville, Pa.-based Herculite Products Inc. has acquired Strataglass LLC, based in Fort Lauderdale. The agreement was announced May 8. The acquisition continues Herculite’s efforts to be a total solution provider in each of the markets it serves. “We are excited about the addition of the iconi…
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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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