Since Nike’s flat knitted Flyknit technology debuted in the Flyknit Racer running shoe in the London Olympics in 2012, the innovative manufacturing process has, according to the company, reduced waste ...

Roman Stone Construction, based in Bay Shore, New York, is introducing MiniBars, a next-generation reinforcement product made from basalt fibre reinforced macro-fibres to the US precast concrete ...

Researchers in North Carolina and Houston have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings and turbine blades and can repair itself more than 1,000 ...

Beaulieu International Group (BIG), headquartered in Wielsbeke, Belgium, is to acquire IFG Asota GMBH, the Austria-based fibre company which is a key player in the global synthetic staple fibres ...

The Electronic Materials business division of Panasonic Industry has developed a range of a soft, stretchable and durable substrates for reliable printed electronics based on its Beyolex fully ...

Archroma has announced its official launch as a newly formed colour and specialty chemicals company that comprises the former Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions and Emulsion Products businesses of ...

A much more sustainable, cost effective and very flexible process for manufacturing critical fibres based on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is being launched by the UK’s Fibre ...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear, based in Biddeford, Maine, is launching a new backpack based on the just launched Dyneema Woven Composites. Dyneema is the world’s strongest fibre and a premium brand of ultra ...

Everyday electric shocks from static electricity are a common occurrence and generally pose little risk to the human body. However, static electricity is a critical issue in the electronics industry, ...

This report provides information on the latest developments in: accessories; base-layer garments; flame resistant (FR) fabrics; footwear components; insulation materials; laminate fabrics; odour ...

Tokyo-headquartered Teijin Frontier is to expand its production capacity for high-tenacity recycled polyester filament yarn used in industrial applications such as tyre cords, reinforcements for ...

DePoly, the Zurich-headquartered developer of a new PET-to-raw-material technology, has secured $23 million to finance an upcoming 500-tons-per-year showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland, this summer ...