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The Durst Group wins Product of the Year awards
October 22nd, 2020
The Durst Group has announced that Durst and Vanguard won a combined total of seven 2020 Product of the Year awards—the most in the history of the company, and a reflection of the new combined Durst Group organization product depth and reach. The following products won 2020 Product of the Year: Durst Rho 2500: UV/Latex […]
Global high-visibility clothing market outlook
October 21st, 2020
According to a report by Technavio, the global high-visibility clothing market size is poised to grow by USD 120.22 million during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 2% throughout the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market […]
SABIC and Fibertex collaborate on recycled nonwoven
October 20th, 2020
SABIC, a global chemicals industry company, is collaborating with Fibertex Personal Care, manufacturer of spunbond nonwovens for the hygiene industry, to create a range of nonwovens using high purity recycled plastics from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio and services. This will be the world’s first nonwovens range based on recycled plastics in the hygiene industry. The initiative […]
Oerlikon Group announces upcoming webinar series
October 19th, 2020
The manmade fibers segment of the Swiss Oerlikon Group will launch a new webinar series beginning in November. Four technology lectures are planned until the end of 2020 which will be held in English. Current trends in the production of manmade fibers as well as Oerlikons technology solutions will be presented and discussed. Dates and […]
CNG expands into nonwovens and fibers
October 16th, 2020
Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG), which owns sales and distribution businesses in the global pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, wood products and metals industries, has announced that its Central National division will expand its product offering to include nonwovens and fibers. The new category includes viscose and lyocell, the plant-based fibers used in textiles, nonwovens and […]
Coats launches unique yarn for telecom cable industry
October 15th, 2020
Global industrial thread manufacturer Coats Group is launching Gotex StremX. According to Coats, it’s the first new product of its kind for the telecom cable industry in 20 years. For use as a strength member in fiber optic cables, it is the critical component that preserves the integrity and flexibility of cables to protect the […]
American & Efird invests in U.S. platform
October 14th, 2020
American & Efird (A&E), a supplier of sewing thread and specialty yarns, has announced its continued investment in the company’s extensive U.S. manufacturing platform. A&E operates as part of Elevate Textiles, a portfolio of leading textile brands including American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components. “A&E was founded nearly 130 years ago […]
ETS-Lindgren and V Technical Textiles partner to expand RF shielding solutions
October 13th, 2020
ETS-Lindgren has announced a formal partnership agreement with V Technical Textiles Inc. to support the companies’ complementary product lines on specialty projects. ETS-Lindgren is a turn-key provider of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test and measurement solutions, including radio frequency (RF) shielded enclosures fabricated with a rigid steel panel construction. V Technical Textiles is known for its […]
Hurricanes and energy prices
October 12th, 2020
Editor’s note: APPI energy services are included in the membership benefit package offered by Industrial Fabrics Association International. The following information is provided by APPI. It wouldn’t be 2020 if we weren’t facing a record-breaking hurricane season, now would it? We’ve had a particularly active hurricane season so far, with 25 named storms—a number that […]
AP Awning Partners acquires American Awning and Sign
October 9th, 2020
AP Awning Partners/ Sommer Awning has acquired Ohio-based American Awning and Sign, a young and growing awning company. American Awning and Sign has been led by a team with more than 20 years of market experience. According to Dustin Bibb, owner of America Awning, “Our goal going forward is to become a greater leader in […]