Hot Topics
Techtextil North America names North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles the first ever official academic partner for 2019 edition
Techtextil North America 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina, February 26-28, will be the first edition to name an official academic partner. North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles, located minutes …
DuPont™ Sorona® Brand Becomes bluesign® System Partner
Renewably Sourced Fiber Meets Rigorous Sustainable Textile Production System; Recognized for its Environmental Responsibility in the Supply Chain DuPont Industrial Biosciences announced today its partnership with bluesign® for the bio-based, …
Report offers INDA members key metrics to assist in decision making
INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, is pleased to publish the fifth edition of the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report for its members. Based on extensive research, producer surveys …
Marine litter and microplastics – problem or opportunity?
Synthetic fibers have taken a bashing in recent months, with numerous press reports suggesting much of the world’s drinking water is contaminated with plastic particles and that washing synthetic clothing could damage marine health.
With such headlines as: “Plastic fibres found in tap water around the world, study reveals”, “If you’re drinking tap water, you’re consuming plastic pollutants”, “Just how much plastic is ending up in our shellfish?”, “Plastic being ingested by fish and humans” and “Is your fleece killing marine life?”
European fiber producers told to ‘raise the bar’
Faced with less-than-positive press reports and potentially damaging studies from non-governmental organizations, the European manmade fiber industry has been challenged to raise its game and take the lead in efforts to produce fibers responsibly and sustainably.
The take-home message from the 56th Dornbirn Man-Made Fibers Congress is that innovation is key for the industry and all producers have to work together in partnership along the whole supply chain in a world that is becoming increasingly digital and driven by the