Manmade Fiber
Industry leaders engage on sustainable solutions and other hot topics in textile fiber applications and technology
For the second year running, the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC), now in its 60th edition, was held as a virtual event. Besides the ongoing theme of sustainability, there was …
Annealer roller shaft seal optimization
In the after-treatment line of polyester staple fiber production, although the fiber strength after drawing is high, because of the large internal stress, the fiber shrinks under the heat action, …
Elastane materials expand with ‘responsible’ stretch
Although not all fabrics need elastane to be stretchable, innovative and more sustainable alternatives are now available on the market Elastane – spandex or Lycra to many people – is …
ITMA Asia + CITME prepared to host textile machinery industry, live and in person
The seventh edition of ITMA Asia + CITME is scheduled to be presented live and in person, June 12-16 in Shanghai. The event expects to showcase 1,650 exhibitors for the …
Student Spotlight: CNT fibers express their value from a position of strength
Lauren Taylor and Oliver Dewey are pursuing doctorate degrees in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University where they study the processing of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into high-performance fiber. Lauren’s …