Coatings: Biopolymers from Bacteria Protect Technical Textiles
Textiles for technical applications often derive their special function via the application of coatings. This way, textiles become, for example, wind and waterproof or more resistant to abrasion. Usually, petroleum-based substances such as polyacrylates or polyurethanes are used. However, these consume exhaustible resources, and the materials can end up in the environment if handled improperly. …
Wipes Leaders Advanced Their Business at the 2024 World of Wipes® International Conference
Rockline Industries Wins the World of Wipes Innovation Award® INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that wipes leaders across the supply chain convened for new connections, intelligence, sustainability strategies, and business at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 17-20 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The winner of the World of Wipes Innovation …
Movers & Shakers June 2024: KARL MAYER GROUP Wins Patent Dispute in China
In the dynamic and global textile fiber industry with its various manufacturing processes and end-uses, news and information is breaking on a daily basis. International Fiber Journal is tracking stories relevant to our industry from manmade to natural to bio-based fibers, innovations in nonwoven, woven, braided and technical textiles, technologies for additives, bonding, coatings and …
WORLD OF WIPES® From Inception to Perfection
Focus on Materials & Collaboration for a Sustainable Future This year, the World of Wipes® lands at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis Minnesota on June 17-20 with a theme of Innovation & Sustainability. INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and presenters of the WOW conference, announced in February that they are undertaking Sustainability as …
Movers & Shakers May 2024: INDA Releases 2024 Nonwovens Supply Report
In the dynamic and global textile fiber industry with its various manufacturing processes and end-uses, news and information is breaking on a daily basis. International Fiber Journal is tracking stories relevant to our industry from manmade to natural to bio-based fibers, innovations in nonwoven, woven, braided and technical textiles, technologies for additives, bonding, coatings and …