March 2016
- Published On: March 10, 2016
Based in Belgium, Pennel & Flipo, through its ORCA® range, designs, produces and distributes high-tech, protective, engineered fabrics for the marine, safety and industry sectors. The company was created in 1924 due to the (then) technical innovation of applying a layer of rubber onto a textile backing. “Innovation is rooted in the heart of our [...]
- Published On: March 10, 2016
Based in Belgium, Pennel & Flipo, through its ORCA® range, designs, produces and distributes high-tech, protective, engineered fabrics for the marine, safety and industry sectors. The company was created in 1924 due to the (then) technical innovation of applying a layer of rubber onto a textile backing. “Innovation is rooted in the heart of our [...]
- Published On: March 9, 2016
Known for his contributions to the fields of polymer/textile chemistry applied to sustainable developments in textile/carpet wet processes and novel fiber/materials innovations, Fred L. Cook is the 2015 recipient of the Olney Medal. Cook’s work over the past 40 years has exemplified the importance of visionary thinking in turning ideas tested in the laboratory into [...]
- Published On: March 8, 2016
Sandler AG, a German nonwovens producer based in Schwarzenbach an der Saale, Germany, reported a successful year 2015, having generated sales of 288 million Euros. With its wide product range, Sandler was able to achieve high levels of capacity utilization in 2015. Highlights from the year included the introduction of self-supporting nonwovens for office acoustics [...]
- Published On: March 8, 2016
Sandler AG, a German nonwovens producer based in Schwarzenbach an der Saale, Germany, reported a successful year 2015, having generated sales of 288 million Euros. With its wide product range, Sandler was able to achieve high levels of capacity utilization in 2015. Highlights from the year included the introduction of self-supporting nonwovens for office acoustics [...]
- Published On: March 7, 2016
Esmetex, a global fabric producer, announced its first collection of casual and dress shirt fabrics that combines the moisture wicking properties of SORBTEK® with the recycled benefits of REPREVE®. Esmetex is the first to launch Unifi Inc.’s SORBTEK and REPREVE products in shirt weight fabric. SORBTEK offers properties found in athletic wear, such as moisture [...]
- Published On: March 4, 2016
Gerber Technology has introduced the Gerber eSTORE, a new e-commerce site that shortens ordering time through intuitive navigation techniques and product visuals. Navigation on the eSTORE can use any element of the product description to generate suggestions, as well as predictive suggestions for commonly used products and services related to searches. Gerber Technology, headquartered in [...]
- Published On: March 3, 2016
Japan-based Teijin Limited, a chemical and pharmaceutical company, received a Life Nanotechnology Award at the nano tech 2016 International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference held last month in Tokyo, Japan. Teijin presented Nanofront ultra-fine polyester fiber, which is already used in health care for facemasks and skincare products. It also presented the technology for creating continuous [...]
- Published On: March 3, 2016
Japan-based Teijin Limited, a chemical and pharmaceutical company, received a Life Nanotechnology Award at the nano tech 2016 International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference held last month in Tokyo, Japan. Teijin presented Nanofront ultra-fine polyester fiber, which is already used in health care for facemasks and skincare products. It also presented the technology for creating continuous [...]
- Published On: March 2, 2016
Zünd America Inc., manufacturer of multifunctional digital cutting systems and U.S. sister company of Zünd Systemtechnik, has appointed John Cote to the position of national sales manager and channel manager for the U.S. and Canada. He will be responsible for managing the Zünd America sales team and distribution channels and his key focus will be [...]
