Technical Textile & Nonwoven

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

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

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

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

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

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

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

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

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

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

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

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Industrial Coated Fabrics: Essential For Modern Infrastructure

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Industrial coated fabrics are fundamental to contemporary infrastructure, offering unparalleled durability, flexibility and resistance to environmental elements. These versatile materials are indispensable in sectors such as construction, automotive, agriculture and transportation, providing vital protection and structural integrity across various applications. In

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Poultry Curtains: Ensuring Well-being & Enhancing Efficiency Of Poultry Farming

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Poultry farming requires a careful balance between maintaining bird productivity and managing the environmental conditions within poultry houses. A critical component that helps achieve this balance is the poultry curtain. These specialized coverings are essential for the well-being of poultry and enhancing the efficiency of poultry farming operations. Poultry curtains are

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

The Utility Of Shade Nets In Agriculture, Construction And Other Sectors

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

As the world becomes increasingly focused on climate regulation and the efficient use of resources, shade nets have emerged as a critical tool across various fields. These versatile materials are indispensable in agriculture, construction and residential applications. In this guide, we will explore what shade nets are, their composition and functionality, their diverse

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Michelman Expands PFAS-Free Unyte Modifiers For Technical Textiles

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Michelman is expanding its Unyte portfolio of water-based, PFAS-free surface modifiers for technical textiles. Unyte enhances the performance and functionality of both woven and nonwoven materials used in technical textiles and pre-preg fabrics, offering water repellency, adhesion, lubricity, thermal stability and oil repellency across various fibre substrates. The Unyte