Technical Textiles

17/03/2020 – Cotton arrivals have picked up pace

Cotton arrivals have picked up pace

Cotton exports from India revival

Post estimates marketing year (MY) 2019/20 cotton production at 6.4 MMT with a planting area of 13 mn hectares. By Sibylle Michel

The Sandler Nonwoven Corporation in Perry, Georgia/USA, in the background the 2nd factory hall completed a few days ago. © Sandler AG

17/03/2020 – Positive end of the financial year

Positive end of the financial year

140 years Sandler Group: sustainably successful

With a turnover of 322 mn Euros, the nonwovens manufacturer again reports a successful year 2019. Investments in both locations. By Editorial staff

16/03/2020 – Comfortemp Lyocell padding

Comfortemp Lyocell padding

Freudenberg to unveil first ever 100 percent biodegradable padding

The first fully biodegradable padding made from sustainably produced cellulose fiber that completely degrades in soil within just under 60 days. By Editorial staff

SmartX intends to boost smart textiles innovation to develop an end-to-end smart textiles manufacturing value chain in Europe and help drive promising prototypes faster to market. © SmartX

13/03/2020 – Smart textiles made in europe

Smart textiles made in europe

SmartX Europe takes off

European Smart Textiles Accelerator aims to fund up to 40 smart textile innovators by 2022. By Editorial staff

Loading unit on rail system for cabling BCF yarns and tire cord © Saurer

12/03/2020 – On the way toward to automated factories

On the way toward to automated factories

Saurer Automation Solutions

New product line for integrated automation solutions across the entire textile value chain. By Editorial staff

With stable production, major producing countries such as Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan have sought to secure greater domestic supplies for inward processing and downstream exports (e.g. cotton yarn, fabric, and garments). © Bremer Baumwollbörse

11/03/2020 – Central Asia

Central Asia

Central Asia: Consumption booms while exports falter

Central Asia cotton consumption is expanding significantly. Share of world exports has dropped per annum since 2015/16. By Editorial staff

Glass hybrid belts by GKD are characterized by an even mesh opening with high air permeability. © GKD

11/03/2020 – New benchmarks in the production of nonwovens

New benchmarks in the production of nonwovens

Innovative glass hybrid fabric belts from GKD

The innovative belt construction from GKD, is an energy-efficient lightweight in dryer operation and significantly increases process efficiency. By Editorial staff