Gastonia, N.C.-based Sans Technical Fibers LLC (STF) — a manufacturer of nylon 6,6 filament and yarns, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Africa-based AECI Ltd. — will invest $10 million to increase nylon manufacturing ...
Tags: STF, Nylon Manufacturing Capacity, Textile
Renewable chemicals producer Verdezyne Inc., Carlsbad, Calif., has formed a strategic partnership with Universal Fiber Systems LLC (UFS), Bristol, Va., and its operating companies Universal Fibers Inc. and Premiere Fibers Inc. under which ...
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The Bavarian viscose fibre specialist Kelheim Fibres has developed the first viscose fibre with intrinsic water repellent properties; the fibre has been named Olea. In contrast to other methods of creating hydrophobic properties, Kelheim ...
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Singapore-based Huntsman Textile Effects now offers two alternative softeners free of amino-ethyl-ethanol-amine (AEEA) for use in apparel and home textile applications. AEEA-free MEGASOFT® JET-LF-01 and Megasoft CEC-01 comply with ...
Tags: Huntsman Textile Effects, alternative softeners, apparel
Verdezyne Inc. — a Carlsbad, Calif.-based producer of renewable chemicals — has formed a strategic partnership with Bristol, Va.-based Universal Fiber Systems LLC (UFS) and its operating companies Universal Fibers Inc. and ...
Tags: Textile World, Biobased Adipic Acid, Textile, textile applications
The eyes of the textile universe were focused on Vietnam as the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) held its traditional Annual Conference from Nov. 4 – 6, 2012. In the highly anticipated Fiber Session on Nov. 4, ...
Tags: textile universe, ITMF, Annual Conference, top minds, MMF, Man-Made fiber
Huntsman Textile Effects and HeiQ have announced a strategic business alliance with the launch of PURE by HeiQ, an innovative, new-generation silver product that sets it apart from other odor control solutions. Based on a unique ...
Tags: Textile, silver product, odor control product, wool
What is the interplay between sustainability and industry's ever-greater environmental responsibility?What steps should firms take in response to the new geo-economic realignment of the planet?What strategic choices must be adopted given ...
Tags: man-made fibres, sustainability, sales, competitiveness
The Board of Xennia Technology Ltd announces the appointment of Mr Dave Knight as managing director with effect from the 17th September, 2012. Dave Knight brings to Xennia Technology a strong track record in strategic and brand ...
Tags: ink, ink systems, Textile applications, textile market
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announces a new designation for its leading international trade event, IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 and the new Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show, to be held at the Orange ...
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ZURICH, Switzerland — November 6, 2012 — The eyes of the textile universe were focused on Vietnam as the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) held its traditional Annual Conference from Nov. 4 - 6, 2012. In the ...
Tags: ITMF, Fiber Session, Better Cotton Initiative, Polyester, Cotton
The R&D team of the Bavarian viscose specialities manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has developed a completely new viscose fibre named Umberto. The most remarkable thing about Umberto is its cross section - or better: cross sections. By ...
Tags: R&D team, Kelheim Fibres, Umberto, cross section