Manmade Fiber
Kelheim Fibres Celebrates 4,000,000 Tons of Viscose Fibers
On Monday April 9, 2018, speciality fibers manufacturer Kelheim Fibres produced their 4,000,000th ton of viscose fibers! The “jubilee ton“ was produced on line 2 and is a Galaxy® fiber – an appropriate coincidence according to production manager Konrad Brunner: “This speciality fiber is made for the tampon industry, one of the most important pillars …
Beaulieu Fibres International highlights investments and technology innovator commitment
Beaulieu Fibres International is continuing to strengthen its position as a global supplier of polyolefin fibers. Large investments in fiber production is an important driver ensuring it can meet future challenges and customers’ needs. Since the acquisition of Meraklon four years ago, the product portfolio has been broadened significantly to better serve market needs. Several investments were made to offer trilobal shaped mono polypropylene (Mono PP) fibers and bicomponent (BICO) fiber with a PP core and polyethylene (PE) sheath.
NILIT continues global launch of Sensil® premium nylon 6.6 at Intertextile Shanghai, 11-13 October, Hall 5.2 Stand 5.2 C-95
Migdal Haemek, Israel – NILIT, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nylon textile fibers, continues to introduce Sensil®, its new premium Nylon 6.6 brand, to the apparel industry at Intertextile Shanghai, 11-13 October, Hall 5.2 Stand 5.2 C-95. NILIT will feature a beautiful, exquisitely designed Sensil fabric and garment collection that illustrates why Sensil is …
Calls for restructuring of the global fiber industry
By Geoff Fisher, European Editor
Over the past four decades the German/European manmade fiber industry has weathered many critical situations and has managed to survive. A key reason has been its ability to develop innovation and change management strategies.
Fiber producers are affected by global megatrends such as technological breakthroughs and demographic shifts on the one hand, and increasing protectionism affecting business worldwide on the other.
Acrylic fiber – new life through creativity
Seventy-five years have passed since the invention of acrylic fiber by DuPont scientists in 1941. Described as a “remarkable” fiber that is not damaged by sunlight, this fiber was claimed to have lasting resistance to mildew, high temperatures and even sulfuric acid. Many other features have since been discovered that have increased the product interest and range of applications. Several innovation tools have been used to reinvent the product and increase its lifetime, ensuring its suitability for textiles and technical applications, as well as for carbon fiber production.