A Perfect Cut for All
Zund America with headquarters in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is the sister company of Zünd Systemtechnik AG, the family-owned Swiss manufacturer of multi-functional digital cutting systems. Zünd has been developing and manufacturing digital cutters for four decades – in fact, 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Zünd Switzerland, while Zund America is proud to be celebrating …
Fi-Tech – Your global Connection to the Top Equipment Suppliers for Fiber, Nonwoven & Technical Textile Production
In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation is the heartbeat of every industry. To stay competitive, producers of fibers, nonwovens and technical textiles need leading edge solutions. At the forefront of this transformative landscape in N. America is Fi-Tech, Inc, a successful manufacturer’s representative, and distribution company headquartered in Richmond, VA. Fi-Tech is dedicated to providing …
Techtextil North America Ramping Up for Raleigh
The future of technical textiles and nonwovens will be on display at Techtextil North America 2024, where textile professionals from across the nation unite for business networking and industry development. The event takes place August 20-22 in Raleigh, North Carolina, a city and state steeped in historical significance and one of the prime hubs for …
Movers & Shakers July 2024: Trützschler Reports Strong Results for Next-Generation Carding Machine
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 …
Coatings: Biopolymers from Bacteria Protect Technical Textiles
Textiles for technical applications often derive their special function via the application of coatings. This way, textiles become, for example, wind and waterproof or more resistant to abrasion. Usually, petroleum-based substances such as polyacrylates or polyurethanes are used. However, these consume exhaustible resources, and the materials can end up in the environment if handled improperly. …