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With its Veocel branded wood-based cellulose fibers, Lenzing has been laying the foundation for many years for sustainable nonwoven applications and will test and develop innovative ideas using the new possibilities offered by the VEZ. © Lenzing AG

05/11/2020 – New nonwoven development center at Hof University

New nonwoven development center at Hof University

Lenzing cooperates with Hof University

Lenzing and Hof University are supporting the development of sustainable solutions for nonwoven segments including hygiene, body care and medical. By Editorial staff

Uster Jossi Vision Shiel N: Uster launches automated quality monitoring for nonwovens producers. © Uster Technologies

30/10/2020 – Control of contamination, defence against defects

Control of contamination, defence against defects

Uster Technologies: Quality monitoring for nonwovens producers

Nonwovens producers are well aware of the potential threat posed by contamination in end-products. Uster’s solution can help. By Editorial staff

With the Pfaff 4520, engineers and technicians from Pfaff have designed a full-automatic production line (CE compliant) for processing multi-layer disposable masks, which meets the requirements of “German engineering” in a unique way. © Pfaff

26/10/2020 – Wicket 23: Production of multi-layer disposable masks

Wicket 23: Production of multi-layer disposable masks

Pfaff: CE compliant full-automatic mask production unit

High competence in joining textile materials and comprehensive know-how from Pfaff Industrial and KSL are combined in this innovative mask system. By Editorial staff

Michael Pöhlig, IVGT Hauptgeschäftsführer warnt vor Insolvenzen und Abwanderungen aufgrund des neu beschlossenen Brennstoffemissionshandelsgesetzes. © IVGT

14/10/2020 – Es drohen Insolvenzen und Abwanderungen

Es drohen Insolvenzen und Abwanderungen

IVGT: Jetzt ist die Politik gefordert

Mehrkosten durch die geplante CO2-Bepreisung belasten die Textilveredlung und die Vliesstoffherstellung überdurchschnittlich, meint Michael Pöhlig. By Editorial staff

The new production line in Taiwan is the first to feature the latest spunlaid technology developed by Freudenberg. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

30/09/2020 – Focus on technology and sustainability

Focus on technology and sustainability

Freudenberg starts up new production line in Taiwan

The installation of a state-of-the-art spunlaid line in Taiwan is completed. The target: production of nonwovens for diverse markets. By Editorial staff

Over 410 exhibitors from six countries and regions will present their yarn and fiber innovations in Shanghai. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

18/09/2020 – National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

Yarn Expo Autumn

From 23 – 25 September, the fair will house over 410 exhibitors from six countries and regions in hall 8.2. By Editorial staff

The total volume amounted to 74 million tonnes. Spunlaid nonwovens, newly included in global supply, slowed to the lowest growth rate in the century at nearly 4 percent to reach almost 7 million tonnes. © Andreas Engelhardt

04/09/2020 – Deceleration along the textile chain

Deceleration along the textile chain

The Fiber Year 2020 – characterized by the coronavirus

Andreas Engelhardt: The entire textile value chain suffered from significant deceleration last year before a dramatic contraction began. By Editorial staff

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