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Industry Challenged to Develop More Sustainable Fibers

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The issue of Post-Consumer-Recycled (PCR) in nonwovens is becoming a huge issue.

Q+A With Matt Seaholm, President & CEO and Patrick Krieger, Vice President, Sustainability, Plastics Industry Association The nonwovens industry faces a huge challenge to transition from non-sustainable product applications to responsibly sourced eco-friendly products that contribute to the health of the planet, as well as to the benefit of consumers who depend on these products …

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Textile recycling in Italy is rising. Photo courtesy of Comistra s.r.l.

More sustainable fibers are needed to feed the growing global demand for textiles and fiber-based materials, according to a leading strategic thinker. With fibers being used in an increasing range of products and applications, and with accelerated economic growth and prosperity in many countries worldwide, stagnation or even a decline in global fiber consumption remains …

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Oerlikon's Industrie 4.0 solution for quality control and processes.

By Markus Reichwein, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers

The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment technology offers cost-efficient and high-quality manmade fiber production. With innovative Industrie 4.0 solutions, the company is setting new standards with regards to customer benefits.
With the Plant Operation Center (POC), for example, manufacturers can maintain a holistic overview of manmade fiber system production – from the polycondensation and the spinning system through to texturing and the downstream further processes.

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Radici Yarn SpA – a RadiciGroup company and leading European manufacturer of a vast range of nylon yarn and staple fiber for apparel, technical and industrial applications – is among the 33 companies in the fashion textiles sector that have received an award for being certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for 20 years. The award …

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Award to be Presented at Hygienix Oct. 24-27, 2016 in Florida INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has opened the nomination process for industry professionals to submit hygiene product and technology innovations that use nonwoven fabrics in novel, technically sophisticated, uniquely creative and expansive ways for its first-ever Hygienix Innovation Award™. Formerly the …

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