Movers & Shakers – August 2021: Glatfelter reports Q2 2021 results; gains driven by increases in Composite Fibers and Airlaid Materials businesses
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 polymers, …
Freudenberg touts range of interlinings, tapes and thermal insulation for protective clothing
Freudenberg Performance Materials offers a range of interlinings, tapes and thermal insulation materials for workwear and protective clothing. The nowoven and woven interlinings and tapes feature increased stability, elasticity, abrasion-resistance and wind-blocking properties. Additional adhesive technology contributes to the resistance and durability of some of the offered products. Freudenberg comfortemp thermal insulation materials and interlinings …
Birla Purocel – a truly sustainable viscose fiber
Birla Purocel is a nonwoven fiber brand of Birla Cellulose, which is one of the largest viscose fiber manufacturers in the world. Birla Purocel offers 100% nature-based cellulosic and biodegradable viscose fibers for nonwovens. Uniquely designed for next-to-skin applications like personal care, hygiene and medical, among many others with a focus on sustainability, innovations and …
Suominen launches BIOLACE Ultrasoft plant-based nonwoven material for personal care and baby products
Suominen launches BIOLACE Ultrasoft, a nonwoven for personal care and baby products made of plant-based, biodegradable, plastic-free, and compostable raw materials. BIOLACE Ultrasoft is the newest addition to Suominen’s sustainable product portfolio and a continuation for its growing BIOLACE product line that was launched over a decade ago. Suominen’s strategy focuses on growth by creating innovative …
Movers & Shakers – July 2021: Unifi’s REPREVE receives First Higg MSI scores; showing significant reduction in global warming potential over other fiber types
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 polymers, …