End-Use Markets
Beaulieu Fibres International’s PP straight fibers used to reinforce natural grass sporting fields
Mansfield Sand Limited’s sports sand and rootzones are reinforced with polypropylene straight fibers from Beaulieu Fibres International. The technology is being used by many of the leading clubs from the …
The Lycra Company, Itochu Corporation introduce Coolmax and Thermolite EcoMade fibers from 100% textile waste
The Lycra Company announced its first performance offerings in collaboration with Itochu Corporation, the Coolmax and Thermolite EcoMade fibers, made from 100% textile waste. This is the first of several …
Fitesa introduces silver ion-based surface treatment for coronavirus; verified effective within 15 minutes of contact
Following a series of investments to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Fitesa announces the expansion of its antimicrobial product line with a material that inactivates 99% of coronavirus …
Teijin Frontier debuts Next-Generation Denim with Solotex fiber
Teijin Frontier has developed a new fabric call Next-Generation Denim, which is a super-durable denim with gentle stretch and easy-care achieved by Teijin’s Solotex fiber. The fabric offers the high …
Microplastic pollution from textiles – a microscopic, yet massive, problem
Pollution at microscopical levels from plastic-derived products has become a global problem. Microplastics are any particles of plastic fragment smaller than 5mm. Polluting our environment every day, microplastics contain or …