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Glen Raven Custom Fabrics announces multiphase expansion plan
December 21st, 2020
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, Burlington, N.C., has announced the latest milestones in a multiphase global expansion plan, representing a $65 million investment to create additional capacity and support sustainability initiatives, according to a company press release. The first phase, initiated at the end of 2019, includes new and upgraded equipment to support the continuing growth […]
Seaman Corporation and V Technical Textiles partner on innovation
December 21st, 2020
Seaman Corporation and V Technical Textiles (VTT) have announced an innovative product partnership born from the focus of both companies to successfully drive groundbreaking new technology and applications. A new, highly durable RF-shielded solution will offer an advanced line of ruggedized coatings available for industrial and commercial needs. “In keeping with our mission of continued […]
Kelheim Fibres nominated for award
December 18th, 2020
Kelheim Fibres has been named as one of the finalists for the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” award to be presented at the 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres. With its plant-based and biodegradable fibers, the Germany-based viscose specialty fibers manufacturer presents a significant contribution to a plastic-free future for AHP (absorbent hygiene […]
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories secures bridge funding
December 17th, 2020
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has secured $950,000 in bridge financing and simultaneously filed with the SEC to become a mandatory, fully reporting company. The company recently filed a Form 8-A to become a fully reporting issuer. “While being a voluntary filer, Kraig has been committed to meeting all SEC filing and reporting standards. Our election […]
Andritz will acquire Laroche
December 11th, 2020
International technology Group Andritz has signed an agreement with Laroche, based in Cours, France, to acquire LM Industries comprising Laroche SA and Miltec SA, France. Andrtiz will take over all Laroche entities and itsbusiness worldwide. Closing of the transaction, which is subject to approval by the Andrtiz supervisory board, is expected at the beginning of […]
CDP honors Lenzing for environmental transparency
December 10th, 2020
The Lenzing Group has been recognized by the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change and acting to protect forests. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate environmental transparency. This year, more than 5,800 companies were scored […]
Manchester Mills and Microban partner to create healthcare textiles
December 8th, 2020
Microban International, a leader in antimicrobial technologies, and Manchester Mills, a textile producer, have announced an exclusive partnership to provide antimicrobial treated textiles to healthcare facilities. The products will be sold directly and exclusively to the healthcare industry via Manchester Mills and its distributor network. Key offerings of the Protect360° product line include mattress encasements and pillow protectors […]
Hohenstein tests for community masks
December 7th, 2020
Testing and research partner Hohenstein has announced that it now tests according to the first European guideline for community masks, the CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) 17553:2020. Hohenstein had already taken a big step towards safety and functionality with the introduction of its quality label for Tested Community Masks. The new "Community Face Coverings—Guide to Minimum […]
SHIMA SEIKI launches yarnbank web service
December 4th, 2020
Flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI Mfg. Ltd. of Wakayama, Japan, has announced the launch of its “yarnbank” digitized yarn database and sourcing web service. Yarnbank is an online web service for searching and viewing the latest yarns, developed with cooperation from yarn companies around the world. Registered users have free access to the yarnbank […]
Gleistein switches to bio-based Dyneema® fibers
December 3rd, 2020
Gleistein, a manufacturer of ropes, is switching its entire portfolio of products made with Dyneema® to be manufactured exclusively from bio-based Dyneema fibers. The fibers offer the same strength and reliability of their conventionally sourced counterparts, but contribute y to climate protection due to their renewable, bio-based raw material which results in a significant reduction […]