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The Groz-Beckert headquarters in Albstadt. © Groz-Beckert

27/12/2023 – Due to falling sales

Due to falling sales

Groz-Beckert: short-time working from 1 January 2024

The family-owned company Groz-Beckert is going into short-time working from 1 January 2024. It explains the reasons in a statement to textile network. By Sabine Stenzel

New belting fabrics are leading the way in the new world of electric and micro-mobility, further reducing emissions in the urban environment. © Heathcoat Fabrics

26/12/2023 – Heathcoat Fabrics

Heathcoat Fabrics

Pioneering sustainable textiles

Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd, technical textile manufacturer, is on a mission to infuse sustainability into every facet of their operations. Located in Tiverton, ... By Editorial staff

According to a Smithers Report, about 500,000 tons of petroleum-based fibers are used each year for the production of wipes. (Smithers Report “The Future of Global Nonwoven Wipes to 2023”, 2018) © Lenzing

15/07/2021 – Fight against plastic waste

Fight against plastic waste

Lenzing supports EU guideline

Lenzing welcomes the uniform labelling obligation for wipes and feminine hygiene products containing plastics, which has been in effect since July 3, ... By Editorial staff

20/11/2023 – Water-repellant zipper

Water-repellant zipper

YKK launches “DynaPel”

YKK has unveiled its latest breakthrough: the “DynaPel” water-repellant zipper. This design integrates “GTT* Empel” technology, bypassing the conventional ... By Editorial staff

Water-based “Insqin” polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) allow up to 45% lower global warming potential than solvent-based polymer resin equivalents. © Covestro

05/06/2023 – Covestro and the Environment

Covestro and the Environment

Climate neutrality in the textile coatings industry

Covestro, a producer of polymer materials in Europe, Asia and the USA, believes that regulatory pressure will be important in driving sustainability change ... By Editorial staff

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16/11/2023 – Textiles Intelligence

Textiles Intelligence

Challenges of medical recycling

Producers and users of single-use medical nonwovens face battles in overcoming challenges of recycling as they prepare for the introduction of new EU legislation ... By Editorial staff

27/10/2023 – Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg Performance Materials

Low-level BPA thermal insulation products

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg) has taken a significant step towards sustainability with the launch of two cutting-edge thermal ... By Editorial staff