Application of high-productive and high-efficient needle punching equipment in superfine fiber synthetic leather
By Du Xiaojing, HI-TECH HEAVY INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
DuPont first introduced the synthetic leather Corfam made of synthetic fiber-based nonwoven in the 1960s. In the following decades, the fast-growing global economy and improving living standard boosted the growth of nonwoven-based synthetic leather similar to natural leather in structure and performance. Today, needle punched synthetic leather substrate has become the main material for synthetic leather products, with its compact three-dimensional structure, interlaced structure similar to the collagen protein of natural leather, fine simulation, excellent physical performance, and low production costs.
ITA’s cellulose aerogels go Into space
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Worldwide protective products adds Dyneema Diamond Technology in spun yarn form to protective gloves portfolio
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Huntsman Textile Effects commemorates 50th anniversary of its Mexico manufacturing facility
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WinFors – special winder for delicate materials ensures stable processes
By Susanne Beyer and Harald Müller, Oerlikon Barmag
With the new WinFors reversing winder, Oerlikon Barmag is expanding its family of winders to include a new member. The specialist for especially delicate yarns reveals its potential in particular when winding materials such as microfilaments, mother yarn, airbag yarns and seatbelt yarns.