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Swissmem in Asia
Despite its high living standards and wages, it’s really no surprise that Swiss companies can thrive in the
Events Calendar 2018
- 8-11 January 2019 Frankfurt
- 11-14 January 2019 Hannover
- 16-19 January 2019 Beijing
- 21-23 January 2019 New York, NY
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6th December 2018
Hohenstein opens lab in India
Hohenstein, a leading testing service provider and research partner, has opened a textile testing laboratory in Gurugram, India....
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6th December 2018
NCTO endorses USMCA
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) board of directors has voted to endorse the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)....
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27th November 2018
Kraig Labs signs agreement to import silkworms in Vietnam
The agreement provides a location, skilled workers, security, and necessary oversight....
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27th November 2018
Westex and Teijin Aramid join forces in Asia Pacific
As a result of the partnership, Westex by Milliken and Teijin Aramid present Westex Synergy Pro, an aramid FR fabric....
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27th November 2018
TFP to increase capacity by 50%
Technical Fibre Products has announced a planned capacity increase of 50% by 2020....
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20th November 2018
NCTO testifies on USMCA
The US ITC held a public hearing as part of its investigation of the likely impact of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on the US economy. ...
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16th November 2018
Proviz Sports shortlisted for two business awards
Set up in 2008, Proviz has become an international award-winning sports brand, distributing in 40 countries....
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14th November 2018
Under a cloak of darkness with Cordura’s new technology
At the Future Forces exhibition, Invista’s Cordura brand introduced a cutting-edge new technology for military uniforms and equipment....
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13th November 2018
Scale up of second-generation Dragon Silk
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a leading developer of spider silk-based fibres, has begun the scale up of its second generation of Dragon Silk....
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12th November 2018
Taiwanese innovations on show at INTEX SOUTH ASIA 2018
INTEX SOUTH ASIA invites international buyers and suppliers to take advantage of the shift in garmenting manufacturing from China and South East Asia to South Asia....
Latest Comments
Teijin develops highly modified cross-section crimped yarn
Fazil Khan - Research And Development Manager - BText. NZIM, CText. FTI/ Woolyarns Limited/New Zealand 25th November 2018, 21:00PMWe are a woollen yarn spinner and interested in Solotex Octa fibre. Please advise if you are able to supply 20Kg sample in 1.3dtex - 55mm fibre length for our spinning trials. Our contact details are : WOOLYRNS LIMITED 25 - 27 EASTERN HUTT ROAD, LOWER HUTT WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND Tel: + 64 4 920 5304 Mobile: +64 21 353 018 Email: [email protected] Website: woolyarns .co.nz
Dragon Silk delivered to medical firm
bob 1st November 2018, 11:58AMlove dragon silk
Highly accelerated biodegradation rate for new synthetic insulation material
john 29th October 2018, 19:53PMThe article announces that "the bio-degradation process leaves behind water, methane, carbon dioxide and biomass." Both methane and carbon dioxide are widely considered undesirable in relation to carbon footprint. Water is OK. This leaves me wondering what the 'biomass' residue is actually composed of chemically, since the original polymer - albeit reclaimed - is synthetic. If this unspecified 'biomass' can still be ingested in an ocean environment, then where is the upside of the equation?
Next generation software for 3D warp knitted fabric simulation
Matt Bauer 23rd October 2018, 19:06PMWhat is the cost of this program and where can i purchase it ? Matt Bauer 423.834.1226
ITMA 2019 launches Innovation Lab
NATWARLAL BHATTAD 19th October 2018, 03:33AMGreat Initiative and sure it will bring in new dimensions towards sustainability process.