Fibers

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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
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The 52nd edition of Filo, the international yarns and fibres exhibition, closed in September with positive results. © AssoServizi Biella

 
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
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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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More than 100 international experts will present their latest innovations of the textile industry. Also: A highly interesting discussion about “Circular economy” with the three worldwide biggest fiber producers. © GFC

 
05/09/2019 – Textile industry

Textile industry

Dornbirn-GFC 2019: first time with Startup Days

Sustainability/circular economy, digitalization, technical textiles, nonwovens and the first Startup Days are the hot topics. By  Editorial staff
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The user learns that Freudenberg Performance Materials is a pioneer in the recycling of PET bottles and is currently one of the largest recyclers in Europe with the recycling of 7 m PET bottles a day. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

 
26/08/2019 – Sustainability campaign

Sustainability campaign

Freudenberg Performance Materials askes: Did you know...?

Did you know...? Freudenberg Performance Materials launches sustainability campaign. By  Editorial staff
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Helmut Lauterbach, Kelheim Fibres (on the right side), receives the WoW Innovation Award from INDA president Dave Rousse. © INDA

 
10/07/2019 – Kelheim Fibres

Kelheim Fibres

Kelheim Fibres wins World of Wipes Innovation Award

During the World of Wipes in Atlanta, the Bavarian manufacturer of viscose speciality fibres has been presented with the World of Wipes Innovation Award. By  Editorial staff
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In apparel applications, the possibilities of recombinant spider silks are particularly exciting, realizing unprecedented combinations of physical properties such as luxurious feel and breathable comfort with top durability. © 2015 Christopher Payne

 
13/06/2019 – Polartec

Polartec

Spiderman sends greetings

Polartec und Kraig Biocraft Laboratories plan to bring first spider silk fabrics to the performance apparel market. By  Editorial staff