textile network

Cotton is not only a textile, but primarily agriculture. It connects people, governments and countries and is grown in almost 80 nations around the world. © Irina Sokolovskaya/stock.adobe.com

26/11/2019 – Cotton – the most important natural fibre

Cotton – the most important natural fibre

Annual report of the Bremen Cotton Exchange

Cotton is not only a textile, but primarily agriculture. It connects people, governments and countries and is grown in almost 80 nations around the world. By Editorial staff

Nets made from Lenzing’s Lyocell fibres are compostable and biodegradable. © Lenzing/E. Grebe

25/11/2019 – Top 10 – innovations 2019

Top 10 – innovations 2019

Mussel nets from Lyocell

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is made of fibres. By Editorial staff

Like other Lenzing fibers, Veocel Specialty Viscose fibers are originated from wood and certified as clean and safe. They are ideal for nonwoven applications ranging from wipes to sanitary products and diapers. © Lenzing

22/11/2019 – Commitment to sustainable viscose

Commitment to sustainable viscose

Veocel introduces Eco Care technology

Veocel introduces Eco Care technology to reinforce commitment to sustainable viscose. By Editorial staff

Never cold feet again! The innovative nonwoven can be cut individual. © stock.adobe.com

20/11/2019 – Top 10 – Innovations 2019

Top 10 – Innovations 2019

Heated non-woven for niche areas

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is from the nonwovens. By Hans-Werner Oertel

The Toray Group has positioned the promotion of CSR as one of its top management priorities. © Toray Industries

21/10/2019 – FTSE4Good Index Series

FTSE4Good Index Series

Toray Selected for Inclusion in Representative ESG Investment Indices

Toray Industries, Inc., has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series and the FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series. By Editorial staff

17/10/2019 – Positive results

Positive results

52nd edition of Filo

The 52nd edition of Filo, the international yarns and fibres exhibition, closed with positive results. By Editorial staff

Hanwha production: Hanwha Advanced Materials Germany GmbH has broken new ground with an in-house nonwoven production facility for its components. © Hanwha Advanced Materials

15/10/2019 – The quality of nonwovens

The quality of nonwovens

Hanwha Advanced Materials utilises Mahlo quality control

In order to optimize the production processes, the manufacturer of high-performance materials uses a quality measuring system from Mahlo. By Editorial staff

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