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COVID-19 Update: Everfresh from Aksa Akrilik neutralizes coronavirus by 97.48%
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading worldwide, International Fiber Journal is tracking stories relevant to the textile fiber industry. Facemasks, personal protective equipment, medical supplies and wipes are among the fiber-intensive technologies particularly relevant to the COVID-19 response effort. And as manufacturers of these technologies and others struggle to meet global demand in the face of the …
Do I sell or do I grow?
The textile fiber industry is changing and standing still is not an option. Business owners must choose between several financial paths, including investment in growth, M&A activity and cashing in. In the ongoing global response to COVID-19, the textile fiber industry is front and center. This is the perfect time for business owners to make …
Indorama introduces Deja Carbon Neutral PET pellet
Indorama Ventures PCL is expanding its portfolio of sustainable solutions under its Deja brand with its new Deja Carbon Neutral PET pellet. The latest innovation under IVL’s Deja global brand, this offering is the world’s first certified carbon neutral PET pellet solution, according to the company. The Deja portfolio includes sustainable PET, rPET, polymer and fiber range …
New after-effect from COVID – logistics moves from cost of doing business to colossal headache
As if COVID lockdowns and their implications for supply and demand were not challenging enough, every stage of the nonwovens supply chain from resin through end-customer is wrestling with a global ocean shipping crisis that is forcing many to make changes in how they do business – often at significant cost in terms of additional …
Student Spotlight: e-Textiles offer promising data to improve the comfort of prosthetic limbs
Jordan Tabor is a Ph.D. candidate within the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles. Her background is in textile engineering, and she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science, as well as a minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Jordan’s general research interests are …