Tech Notes
DuPont, Sateri collaborate on sustainable, high-performance fabric, StretchCosy
DuPont Sorona and Sateri’s EcoCosy have together developed a new fabric called StretchCosy. The fabric uses a blend of Sorona, a partially plant-based fiber, and Sateri’s ultra-comfortable and near weightless …
Suominen introduces BIOLACE Pure plant-based fiber technology for wipes
Suominen has introduced BIOLACE Pure for wipes. The product is made of biodegradable, compostable, and renewable plant-based fibers and wood pulp from certified forests. The product does not contain any …
SDL Atlas develops new instrument for testing water impact penetration
SDL Atlas introduced the Impact Penetration Tester, precisely designed to satisfy AATCC Test Method 42: Water Resistance: Impact Penetration. Originally developed to predict for rain penetration, AATCC TM 42 has …
SDL Atlas introduces Stretch Fabric Fixture technology
SDL Atlas has developed a new fixture for testing stretchy fabrics on their MMT: Moisture Management Tester. The new Stretch Fabric Fixture will offer more accurate testing for how a …
Oerlikon’s automated wiping robot reduces yarn breaks
Oerlikon Barmag’s first wiping robot has now been operating in India since the end of 2019. The even wiping process provides reduced yarn break rates and higher full package rates. …