Amidst concerns over use of c to make textiles waterproof, scientists from Aalto University have used an ecological method to make garments water-resistant with wax obtained from Brazilian palm tree leaves. The treatment is non-toxic and doesn’t impair breathability. Aalto researchers have developed an ecological and water repellent wax particle coating suitable for wood cellulose fibres, […]
Intriguing information is shared regarding the plastics hidden inside wet wipes that are widely used in our everyday lives during the press conference held by Lenzing Group to raise environmental awareness. Accordingly, less than 10% of the consumers are aware of the fact that most of the wet wipes have considerable amount of plastic material inside them. […]
Two lecturers at Ajman University (AU) have developed a smart garment ecosystem which can determine the wearer’s stress level and trigger clothes and accessories’ functionalities accordingly to help understand and better control overwhelming situations and emotions. This may help in monitoring physiological parameters indicating stress in autistic people. The system ‘Sensewear’, has been developed by […]
Established in 1995, MILKAY produces felt and wadding for spring mattress, spring sofa, automotive, furniture and isolation industries. Having a daily production capacity of 150 tons of felt, the company continues to maintain its quality and fast service in the nonwoven industry. Use of technical textiles and nonwoven products increase day by day in Turkey […]
Dilo Group exhibited a complete operating production line at ITMA 2019. This line illustrated improvements and modifications as well as innovations in numerous machine design-engineering aspects. The complete technological process starting with fibre preparation via card feeding, to precise web forming and the new Hyperpunch Hα needling shown at the exhibition. We interviewed with Dilo Group […]
Chinese company Jiangsu Yingyang Nonwoven Machinery, established in 1993, is a leading nonwoven equipment manufacturer integrating nonwoven equipment and products with its research and development, technical process and supportive service. YingYang’s product range includes needled nonwoven fabrics, filter materials, products for the furniture and bedding industry, spunbond lines, polyester and polypropylene spunbond and meltblown lines, natural fiber […]
Brückner, with a 70-year history of textile finishing, is known worldwide as a technology partner for all companies working in the drying, coating and finishing of web-shaped materials. The variety of materials to be processed with Brückner technologies, from clothing fabrics to nonwovens to carpets, glass or coatings, has never been limited. Brückner can offer new concepts […]
Through the vision of ‘Smart Life 2030’, Zorlu Textile sets its target to accomplish 50 percent of its textile turnover from smart textile products by 2025. Zorlu Family, a group that expands step by step on the path set off with the textile sector, has weighed in priority and accelerated its smart textile growth strategies […]
The continuing novel coronavirus (Covid-19) scare the world over has resulted in high demand for surgical and face masks. There is also a steep rise in the price of the masks, along with a spike in raw material prices. Manufacturing companies are now working round the clock to cater to the rising demand for disposable […]
According to declaration published by Edana; the current global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus has highlighted the importance of face masks, disinfecting wipes and personal protective clothing, as well as the need to keep the supply chain going to ensure the production and supply of those products. In this context it is interesting to look at the […]