Teijin develops water-resistant paper from recycled plastic

May 1, 2013  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

For many applications, printed paper is all wet—literally. Outdoor posters, disaster supplies, maps, labels for fresh vegetables or frozen foods and other products and packaging can get damp, limp or degraded. Teijin Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced development of a water-resistant, strong-when-w…
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Owens Corning joins thermoplastic composites alliance

May 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Royal TenCate, Almelo, The Netherlands, and BASF, the global German chemical company, have formed a partnership to build the market in thermoplastic automotive composites. The two recently added Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, to the strategic alliance. Owens Corning produces fabrics and glass fiber re…
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Vocational education in Australia

May 1, 2013  |  Industry News, Management

Australia’s STA (formerly ACASPA) has received a sizeable grant for workforce development. By Chris Nolan Australia’s high dollar has pushed local labor costs to relatively high levels internationally, which has affected manufacturing competitiveness and led to industry pressure to modif…
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H&V’s NanoWave honored with prestigious IDEA13 achievement award

April 30, 2013  |  Industry News

Hollingsworth & Vose, a global leader in the supply of advanced materials for filtration, battery separator and industrial applications, today announced that NanoWave® was selected as the winner of the Roll Goods IDEA13 Achievement Award. Three of the most innovative and successful new produ…
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Vietnam sets ambitious export goals

April 26, 2013  |  Industry News

Vietnam’s textile and clothing manufacturers set a goal to become one of the top five exporting nations by 2020, according to a recent report, Textile Outlook International from Textiles Intelligence. According to Money magazine, Vietnam is now one of Asia’s most open economies, with two…
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Teijin develops radiation-shielding aramid fabric

April 25, 2013  |  Industry News

Teijin Limited has developed a new aramid fiber fabric that protects users against X-ray and gamma ray radiation. Starting in May, the company will provide samples to selected customers for applications such as protective clothing and sheet materials used in areas with high radiation levels. The new…
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Asia increasing caprolactam production

April 24, 2013  |  Industry News

Caprolactam is a chemical used to produce nylon fibers and resins, and production levels are rising in Asia as demand builds, according to a new report by GBI Research. The chemical is used to manufacture textiles, carpets, industrial yarns, films and engineering plastics. China has emerged as a glo…
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H&M recognized for corporate social responsibility initiatives

April 23, 2013  |  Industry News

H&M—the world’s second largest apparel retailer behind Inditex—has been lauded for its commitment to sustainability. According to a report in Global Apparel Markets, from the business information company Textiles Intelligence, H&M is considered one of the most environmental…
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Somfy Systems wins prestigious 2013 WCMA award

April 22, 2013  |  Industry News

Somfy Systems Inc. has announced that it has been awarded the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) award for best new style concept in the motorization category for their DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS custom engraved wall switch. The DecoFlex WireFree RTS battery powered wall switch can b…
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AATCC presents Millson Award for Invention to two military groups

April 17, 2013  |  Industry News

In April, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) honored the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command and scientists at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center as recipients of the 2012 Henry E. Millson Award for Invention. The award was given i…
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