#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2012-03-24

Innovations in yarn and fabric testing by J.A. King at ATME-I

At least six innovations in textile quality control will be featured at ATME-I 2012 by the Tailored for Textiles division of J.A. King & Co (Booth 1613). The firm will also distribute copies of its new, 130-page catalog of test equipment for the fiber, yarn, fabric, nonwovens, dyeing, finishing and apparel sectors at the event, which is again being staged alongside Techtextil North America at the Georgia World Congress Center.

A new version of the famous King Yarn Package Classifier will be among textile testing instruments presented at the show by Robert Simpson and Russell Crompton. With hundreds already sold, this device is regarded as an essential tool for determining the density of yarn packages in winding and dyeing. The latest model has color touchscreen control and redesigned electronics, allowing storage and analysis of unlimited amounts of package data.

Further highlights for ATME-I visitors will include: - A novel version of the King Fabric Stiffness Tester, with new digital force gage for more accurate results. - A compact, low cost, bench-top Sample Cutting (Clicker) Press with 12 x 12 inch cutting table, 7 tons force capacity and pneumatic actuation for efficient control. - A unique Digital Automatic Pick Counter with automatic measurement data fed to a computer screen. - A new Universal Strength and Elongation Tester for fabric, yarn and fiber, allowing software connection by internet link to the King service center for upgrades, tuition and service. - An updated Wyzenbeek Abrasion Tester, with full enclosure and acrylic safety cover for upholstery and automotive applications. - Certified Textile Testing Consumables from SDC Enterprises, UK, for ISO test methods, including Multifiber fabrics and ECE/IEC detergents.

J.A. King has been serving the textile industry for over 50 years, and now provides a wide range of quality control instruments and services from its Tailored for Textiles division HQ at Whitsett, NC. Russell Crompton, one of the most successful and best-known figures in textile testing, joined the division last year from SDL Atlas LLC. In 27 years with SDL in the UK and USA, Russell and his team built the organization into the world's leading supplier of Textile Testing Products, before selling the group in 2003 and continuing to operate in sales and marketing roles with the new owners, Atlas MTS. Russell’s goal at J.A. King TFT is to extend the company's range – already spanning more than 400 individual products – via websites and printed catalogs, to be among the global leaders in the textile testing equipment industry.

“Production is a product”

From technical textiles and AI-driven robotics to the limitations of textile circularity: Professor Dr Thomas Gries looks back on more than two decades of development at ITA Aachen. In the interview, he explains why production technology remains a decisive success factor, discusses international collaborations and innovation ecosystems, and shares his views on the transformation of production landscapes and the challenges facing an increasingly regulated industry.

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

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“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025

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OUTLOOK™ 2025: Charting a sustainable and innovative future for the Nonwovens Industry

EDANA concluded its flagship event, OUTLOOK™ 2025, last week, marking it as a major success and addressing the biggest questions facing the industry. The three-day conference highlighted the urgent need for a unified approach to sustainability, regulation, and innovation in the absorbent hygiene and wipes sectors.

Global Nonwovens Alliance unveils Inaugural Board, advancing collaboration and growth worldwide

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), a tax-exempt federation jointly founded by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, announces the appointment of its founding Board of Directors. This group of leaders represents some of the most influential executives across the nonwovens value chain and reflects GNA’s mission to foster global collaboration, innovation, and growth in the industry.

DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, is supplying its high-performance unidirectional (UD) materials to world-leading armor manufacturer NP Aerospace, enabling the production of armor systems designed specifically to fit the female body. With 2,000 new armor systems, including 4,000 plates, made in the United Kingdom (UK) and delivered in June 2026, this collaboration addresses a long-standing lack of high-quality personal protection specially built for female defense and security personnel.

Textile Exchange publishes comprehensive polyester LCA study

Textile Exchange has released a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on polyester, providing detailed data on the environmental impacts of both virgin and recycled polyester production. The study aims to strengthen understanding across the fashion, textile and apparel industries and support more informed decision-making regarding polyester sourcing and production.