Movers & Shakers – December 2021: Kelheim Fibres calls for government action in the face of spiking natural gas costs
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, and …
Teijin Frontier’s fibers business announces perspiration-responsive fabric
Teijin Frontier Co ., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, has developed a highly comfortable knitted fabric that responds to perspiration by changing its structure three-dimensionally, thereby increasing breathability and eliminating the feeling of stuffiness. Teijin Frontier will market its new self adjusting fabric as a core product for year-round sports and …
Trützschler introduces its next-gen comber machine, TCO 21
Trützschler’s new state-of-the-art comber machine, TCO 21, is designed to boost productivity, ensure quality and support increased automation. The TCO 21 is the latest milestone in a long history of driving progress for spinners around the globe. It leverages market-proven designs and technologies from Trützschler to offer next-level performance and an expanded range of features …
Student Spotlight: Driving performance improvement for PLA in fibers and nonwovens
Hamid Ebrahimi recently graduated with a Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science from North Carolina State University where he studied polylactic acid (PLA) structure-process-property relationships with other biodegradable polymers. His research was conducted through the Nonwovens Institute (NWI). The NWI serves as a bridge between industry and academia, where students can get the best of …
Huntsman showcases end-to-end dyeing and finishing systems for sportswear
Huntsman Textile Effects showcased its end-to-end suite of solutions for sports apparel to Performance Days Digital Fair, December 1-2, 2021. Huntsman introduced its latest addition to the third generation of its Avitera SE polyreactive dye range, Avitera Rose SE. Avitera Rose SE is designed to produce bluish-red shades, while reducing the water and energy required …