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Cellulose Fibers and Nonwovens

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Technological Trends for Bio-Based Nonwovens

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Regulatory Pressures & Significant Threats to Industry

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Functional textiles that provide added applications and at the same time support sustainability is the way forward for the sector. Photo: iStock/Handatko

What is the next phase for the advanced textiles sector? Functional textiles that provide added applications and at the same time support sustainability is the way forward for the sector. Functional characteristics must be part of the textile chain right from the fiber level. The industry has gained recognition at the “common man” level since …

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Expo activity. Photo courtesy Caryn Smith

Huge Potential of India’s Nonwovens Industry Highlighted at INDEX 23 In April this year, India overtook China as the world’s most populous country according to the UnitedNation’s population estimates – the most significant shift in global demographics since records began. According to the UN’s projections, which are calculated through a variety of factors, including census …

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Sustainable fiber choices for wipes expand with upgraded lyocell shortcut with high dispersibility fibers Lenzing’s industry partners seek out the company’s innovative fiber solutions to advance their product offerings, while combatting the growing issues facing the global environment. VEOCEL™ – Lenzing’s nonwoven brand – has been taking a proactive role in addressing these issues through …

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A new roll-up shade demonstrator was developed by Covestro and Loomia Technologies, showcasing the integration of lighting and heating into the shade. This idea is more relevant now, considering the rapid adoption of electric vehicles. Since you will no longer have an internal combustion engine to generate heat, smart surfaces will be needed to bring comfort into the interior. Photo courtesy Loomia/Convestro

When I first entered the smart textiles industry, there was little knowledge of electronic textiles (e-textiles). People had this skeptical kind of curiosity, like they were something out of a science fiction movie. Or, more popularly, that they are just another fashion trend. Over the last nine years, I have been working hard to prove …

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PolyIC GmbH & Co KG’s Human Machine Interface (HMI) interface panels bring together layers of responsive functionality for the transport market. Images showing front view (above) and reverse (right). Marie O’Mahony

Driving Forces of Flexible Hybrid Electronics The global smart textile market estimated to be worth $2.82 billion in 2022 and projected to rise to $17.94 billion by 2031, showing a growth rate of 22.8% CAGR over the forecast period according to a report by Straits Research. Fibers in this field have two related but distinct …

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