Most people associate skiing accidents in alpine competitions with leg and ligament injuries. However, cut injuries from razor sharp ski edges can be as dangerous and in some cases life threatening. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) now carries out cutting tests on materials for textile manufacturers and the International Ski …

Sumo and Kelheim Fibers have partnered to produce the Sumo Diapers, a washable fitted cloth diaper that consists of a waterproof cover and absorbent inserts that uses no fossil fuels and is made of sustainable materials. Needle-punched/thermobonded nonwovens with a blend of viscose and polyactic acid (PLA) biocomponent fibers were chosen for washability. PLA is …

Karl Mayer has added new features to its k.management dashboard, offering support for day-to-day work. The smart tool uses near-time data from warp knitting machines connected to the KM.ON Cloud via k.ey to provide an overview of figures. Karl Mayer has upgraded the tool to provide a live overview of all machines, highlighting problems such …

Albarrie, a major manufacturer in the North American nonwoven’s textile market, will be showing off its range of engineering and manufacturing capabilities at IDEA 2022 (booth #2214), Mar. 29-31 in Miami Beach, Florida. Albarrie produces customized nonwoven needlepunch textiles. Albarrie has the ability to run low minimums, fabric trials and testing and produces quantities that …

Trans-Textil GmbH released its new generation of Topaz FX lining fabrics and laminates, a system for reducing heat stress. The Topaz 251 membrane system consists of high-temperature-resistant polyurethane, acting as the basis for certified PPE and multi-standard protective clothing, firefighting clothing, government clothing, reusable medical products and components for safety shoes. Through a combination of …