Technical Textiles

03/07/2020 – An important crop in Mozambique

An important crop in Mozambique

Cotton is ensuring the income

The diversification of economy in Mozambique is progressing. It emerges new and very dynamic commodities and some high priced agricultural products. By Sibylle Michel

In the ultrasonic welding plant, two layers of nonwovens and one vaporpermeable film are merged with one another in a continuous lamination process to create roofing underlays. Vadzim Kavaliuk: “We have now been working with the system for more than two years and we are very happy with its performance and quality, as well as the consulting and service provided by Weber Ultrasonics.” © Weber Ultrasonics AG

03/07/2020 – Faster, more flexible and energy-saving

Faster, more flexible and energy-saving

Weber Ultrasonics: Ultrasonic laminating

One of the largest European producers of nonwoven fabrics and their end products relies on ultrasonic welding with technology from Weber Ultrasonics. ... By Editorial staff

The online e-commerce platform Teetaly has seen a rise of demand for custom face masks. © Kornit

02/07/2020 – Digital printing

Digital printing

Kornit: DTG enables expression for all seasons at Teetaly

In late 2019, Teetaly installed the Kornit Avalanche HD6 and Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro systems for DTG printing – an experience report. By Editorial staff

29/06/2020

Worn again Technologies raises 8mn Euro

New equity capital from investors for the recycling technology, including follow-on commitments of its existing strategic investors, H&M Group and Sulzer. ... By Editorial staff

22/06/2020 – Issues with seeds

Issues with seeds

Pakistan: Cotton area to decrease in 2020/21

Industry contacts report that seed germination will be a major problem to maintain plant population. By Sibylle Michel

The joint project of the Ethiopian Textile and Clothing Association Etgama and the Confederation of the German Knitting Industry – Gesamtmasche is now available online. © Partner Africa Athiopia

19/06/2020 – Partner Africa Ethiopia

Partner Africa Ethiopia

Gesamtmasche: German-Ethiopian textile project goes online

The project “Partner Africa Ethiopia” of the textile associations Etgama and Gesamtmasche presents itself to the public. By Editorial staff

16/06/2020 – ITMF survey 2019

ITMF survey 2019

Cotton contamination level up

The level of cottons moderately or seriously contaminated as perceived by the spinning mills from around the world grew from 23 percent in 2016 to 26 ... By Sibylle Michel