Technical Textile & Nonwoven

High-Efficiency Electrostatic Air Filter Media Available With Activated Carbon

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Gessner has announced that their Alphastar tribo-electric nonwoven and NeenahPure meltblown nonwoven filter media now come with an activated carbon layer for pleatable and bag filters. These high-efficiency electrostatic filter media can be customized to meet specific requirements, ranging from

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Graphene-X Launches Performance Tech Shirt On Kickstarter

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Graphene-X, a tech-driven clothing and gear brand focused on advanced materials, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Performance Tech Shirt, on Kickstarter. This groundbreaking shirt integrates HeiQ’s Skin Care technology, redefining clothing functionality by actively nourishing the skin with probiotics, creating a seamless blend of fashion,

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DRDO And IIT Delhi Launch Lightweight ABHED Bulletproof Jackets For Soldiers

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

In a remarkable advancement for defence technology, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have unveiled ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat), a new line of lightweight bulletproof jackets. This innovative collaboration, realized at the DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE)

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ForeBond To Unveil Waterproof Breathable Membrane At TITAS Expo

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

ForeBond Advanced Materials is set to unveil its innovative high-performance polypropylene (PP) waterproof breathable membrane at the 2024 TITAS Exhibition, poised to transform the industry’s understanding of waterproof breathable membranes. In anticipation of forthcoming PFAS ban regulations in Europe and the US, ForeBond has engineered this advanced PP membrane utilizing

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Gear Wash Expands Into Texas With Two New Acquisitions In San Antonio And Dallas

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Gear Wash, the nation’s largest verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, has announced its expansion into Texas with the acquisition of two new facilities in San Antonio and Dallas. This strategic move highlights Gear Wash’s commitment to supporting fire departments and first responders, especially in states like Texas, where NFPA 1851 […]

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Silk Thread Breakthrough Turns Clothing Into Power Generators

Textile Insights November 10, 2024

A research team led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has developed a breakthrough silk thread coated with a conductive polymer, enabling textiles to generate electricity. This innovation opens up possibilities for clothing that can charge electronics or power health-monitoring devices. Thermoelectric textiles, like this silk thread, convert temperature

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Textiles Ministry Introduces Quality Control Order For Medical Textiles

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles has announced the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, aimed at strengthening public health and safety. Effective from October 1, 2024, the QCO will set stringent quality standards for critical medical textile products like sanitary napkins, baby diapers, reusable sanitary pads, and dental bibs. This order mandates that these products

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Freudenberg Expands Coated Technical Textiles With Heytex Acquisition

Textile Insights September 25, 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its presence in coated technical textiles through the acquisition of key parts of Heytex Group from Bencis Capital Partners. The deal includes Heytex’s core business operations, three production sites in Germany and China, and all headquarters functions, including Sales and R&D. Heytex Group, a global leader in

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Maharashtra To Lead In Technical Textiles: Virendra Singh

Textile Insights September 16, 2024

In a keynote speech at the 14th AGM and award ceremony of the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA), Virendra Singh (I.A.S.), Secretary (Textiles), Government of India, outlined the government’s vision and policies aimed at supporting and advancing the technical textile sector. Emphasizing the government’s readiness to listen to the industry, Singh positioned

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Samson Partners With Applied Fiber To Enhance Synthetic Rope Solutions

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Samson, a leading developer of high-performance synthetic rope solutions and services, has announced a new partnership with Applied Fiber. Samson will receive an industrial licence for Applied Fiber’s industry-leading end fitting technology. This collaboration will enable users to expand their operational capabilities by combining Samson’s expertise in