Technical Textiles

It is a challenge to blend microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) with hydrophobic, i.e. water-repellent, rubbers. © Empa / Daetwyler Schweiz AG

09/12/2022 – Rubber production

Rubber production

Renewable cellulose-based fillers

In two years of intensive collaboration between Empa and the Datwyler Schweiz AG as part of an Innosuisse project, a process was successfully developed ... By Editorial staff

08/12/2022 – China

China

Slowing global cotton consumption

The decline in China yarn imports led to lower cotton consumption in major yarn exporting countries such as India, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. By Editorial staff

Reflex stretch yarn is softer and more versatile in comparison to traditional reflectives. © Marchi & Fildi

06/12/2022 – Metalloplastic yarns

Metalloplastic yarns

Italian spinner Marchi & Fildi introduces Reflex

Gleaming, the line of metalloplastic yarns, introduces Reflex, a range of coloured, reflective yarns for technical, safety and stretch uses. By Editorial staff

Objective Softness Measurement by emtec TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer. © emtec Electronic

05/12/2022 – Advertisement

Digitizing the Comfort Factor

Objective data regarding the felt comfort of textiles makes digitization, categorization, and reproduction of product lines a breeze. The TSA Tactile Sensation ... from emtec Electronic

05/12/2022 – Smart Energy Monitoring

Smart Energy Monitoring

Measure energy consumption, avoid wear

With its new Smart Energy Monitoring software function, Baumüller now presents a solution for the intelligent energy monitoring of machines and systems. By Editorial staff

The intimate setting of Filtrex gives the opportunity for an intensive exchange, also with the delegates. © Edana

23/11/2022 – Event

Event

Successful edition of Filtrex 2022

Around 100 filtration media professionals gathered in Berlin, Germany, on 8–9 November, for a two-day conference on topics relating to filtration. By Editorial staff

For the major producing countries, 2022/23 stock changes are forecast to vary considerably. Stocks in China are projected to increase marginally. In contrast in India, they are projected to increase considerably, similarly in Brazil. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

21/11/2022 – Cotton forecast

Cotton forecast

Global cotton trade and stocks increase in 2022/23

World cotton trade for 2022/23 was cut this month by 218,000 tonnes to a projected 9.5 million tonnes but is still forecast to increase 146,000 tonnes ... By Editorial staff