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Shandong Ruyi to acquire Lycra® brand
December 22nd, 2017
Chinese textile manufacturer Shandong Ruyi will acquire INVISTA’s Apparel & Advanced Textiles business, which includes the global LYCRA® brand. The transaction will be in the form of stock to further solidify Ruyi’s position as a global leader in the apparel and hygiene markets, and is expected to be completed by mid-2018. In addition to Lycra, […]
Tougher transparent vinyl
December 21st, 2017
Robeco’s newest flexible transparent vinyl provides another film option for the marine and industrial fabrics industries. GlassClear® adds a scratch-resistant coating to both sides of its one ply 030 Clear Extruded Vinyl product. Supplied in roll form, this newest product option allows users to unroll only what they need for a specific job, reducing waste […]
Chinese Hygienically Clean certificate
December 21st, 2017
TRSA, the global association for the linen, uniform and facility services industry, launched the Hygienically Clean Healthcare China certification in Shanghai. The Chinese version of Hygienically Clean is based on emerging Chinese health care laundry guidelines and TRSA’s Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification program, which reflects a laundry’s commitment to best management practices and compliance in […]
Cleaning process for high-visibility clothing
December 20th, 2017
The Hohenstein Group, Boennigheim, Germany, is developing new processes for cleaning high-visibility clothing in order to maintain its value and functionality over time. Employees in high-visibility situations like road or railway workers are protected by the clothing they wear. This clothing can become contaminated by, for example bitumen, tar or buffer grease. Current cleaning processes […]
Textile sustainability study
December 19th, 2017
The OEKO-TEX® Association, in commemoration of its 25th anniversary, commissioned a global research study to assess consumer attitudes about textile sustainability. The results were released in the report “The Key to Confidence: Consumers and Textile Sustainability—Attitudes, Changing Behaviors, and Outlooks.” More than 11,000 clothing and home textile consumers around the world were surveyed for the […]
Devan Chemicals launches antimicrobial line
December 18th, 2017
Devan Chemicals, a Belgium-based provider of finishing technologies, launched BI-OME®, a new multifunctional antimicrobial brand that consists of their recently rebranded quat-silane antimicrobial solution, combined with extra features. BI-OME enables textile manufacturers to apply multiple functionalities via one single treatment. In addition, the antimicrobial technology has been combined with other functional finishes and is offered […]
2018 trade show to include IFAI booth and members-only delegation
December 15th, 2017
The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and the Fabric Structures Association (FSA), will be hosting a booth at the upcoming R + T 2018 trade show floor, the international trade fair for roller shutter, doors/gates and sun protection systems. The event will be held February 27 through March 3, 2018, at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany. […]
Berry Global acquires Clopay Plastic Products
December 15th, 2017
Berry Global Group Inc., Evansville, Ind., has acquired Clopay Plastic Products Company Inc., a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Clopay is a global supplier of printed breathable films and an innovator in the development of elastic films and laminates. Their product offerings are designed for applications used in a number of markets including hygiene, health care, […]
Narrow fabrics industry faces a shortage of people who “get it”
December 15th, 2017
According to textile engineer Connie Huffa, the last year she taught at Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (1998), less than 5 percent of the students were studying textiles and the following year the college changed its name to Philadelphia University. This year, the school merged with Thomas Jefferson University, which focuses on health sciences. […]
Nonwovens industry outlook
December 13th, 2017
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has released a new industry outlook report, “North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook, 2016–2021.” The exclusive content provides analysis across all of the nonwoven end-use markets, including 128 disposable and 127 durable categories, to provide a comprehensive and accurate view of the total North American nonwovens industry. Detailed […]