Raw Materials

24th Apr 2024

Kolon Industries showed carbon reduction tech and eco-friendly items at Techtextil, including aramid innovations and recycled water bottle textiles. Plans include boosting aramid pulp production efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. It aims for stronger ties with European and North American markets, particularly in flooring and automobile...

24th Apr 2024

Filidea Technical Yarns focuses on sustainability and fibre recycling technology at the ongoing 20th edition of Techtextil in Germany. Collaborations with major customers lead to advanced modacrylic yarns. They work with Kaneka Corporation on a recycling process, reducing end-of-life garments into base gases for modacrylic fibre production.

19th Apr 2024

Berry Global Group and Glatfelter Corporation have achieved a regulatory milestone for their proposed merger involving Berry's health, hygiene, and specialties segment with Glatfelter, including its nonwovens and films business. The transaction will create a prominent publicly-traded specialty materials company through a Reverse Morris Trust...

11th Apr 2024

Aluula Composites is all set to showcase its latest sustainable and high-performance materials at Techtextil 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, from April 23-26. The Canada-based company prioritises sustainability without compromising on performance or durability. Aluula's materials, known for being light, strong, and durable, are also recycle-ready.

11th Apr 2024

Thomas C Gentile III is appointed CEO & president of Hexcel Corporation effective May 1, succeeding Nick Stanage, who will retire at year-end but remain as executive chairman until then. Gentile brings extensive leadership experience from Spirit AeroSystems and GE. Stanage's tenure saw Hexcel's growth as a global leader in lightweight composites.

27th Mar 2024

Germany's SGL Carbon experienced a minor sales decrease to €1.08 billion ($1.16 billion) in FY23, a 4.1 per cent drop from the previous year, yet stayed within the expected forecast. Adjusted EBITDA also declined by 2.5 per cent to €168.4 million, but the firm saw a marginal improvement in EBITDA margin from 15.2 per cent to 15.5 per cent.

22nd Mar 2024

Teijin Aramid has received Tire Technology International Materials Innovation of the Year award for Twaron with recycled aramid fibre. This innovation emphasises sustainable solutions without compromising performance. Through collaboration and industrial-scale production, Teijin Aramid leads in driving sustainability in tire manufacturing.

13th Mar 2024

Avient Corporation unveils Versaflex TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) solutions for fabric laminations, enhancing softness, stretchability, breathability in athletic apparel like sportswear and underwear. Offering easy processing and strong adhesion, these TPEs ensure fabric strength and elasticity with superior shape recovery and...

8th Mar 2024

Heberlein, a leading provider of air interlacing and texturing jets, will present key innovations like the PolyJet-TG-3 at Techtextil from April 23. The PolyJet-TG-3 enhances yarn evenness and knot reliability, achieving over 12 knots per meter with various yarn parameters. Features include a quick-release system for jet packs and tear-resistant...