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Trützschler, Texnology Partner With O.R.V. To Install Europe’s Largest Nonwoven Line

Trützschler Nonwovens and Texnology S.r.l. have secured an order from O.R.V. Manufacturing S.p.A. to deliver a state-of-the-art production line for needle-punched and thermo-bonded polyester media. The new line, which will cater to applications such as filtration media, is set to become one of Europe’s largest multi-purpose plants. This collaboration between the
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Fight Against Ghost Gear: Waterhaul Turns Ocean Pollution Into Purposeful Products

UK-based company Waterhaul is tackling one of the ocean’s most pressing challenges: ghost gear, or abandoned fishing nets that continue to trap marine life and pollute waters long after their useful life. These discarded nets, made from resilient plastics like nylon and polypropylene, constitute nearly half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, as noted by […]
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High-Efficiency Electrostatic Air Filter Media Available With Activated Carbon

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 high-efficiency filtration to standard needs. The activated carbon air filter
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DRDO And IIT Delhi Launch Lightweight ABHED Bulletproof Jackets For Soldiers

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

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

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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Textiles Ministry Introduces Quality Control Order For Medical Textiles

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