#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2012-01-20

Successful second edition of FILTREX ASIA in India gathers the whole filtration community

Meeting the ongoing demand for both quality information and case studies from across the globe, BCH and EDANA once again presented the Filtrex Asia Conference and Exhibition in New Delhi, India on the 6th and 7th December, 2011.

Sessions focused on new filter media technologies, market trends, air, liquid and automotive filtration, and the trends in testing and measurements.

In addition, the adjacent tabletop exhibition offered a unique business opportunity for participants to see displays from the leading filter media suppliers, testing and manufacturing equipment suppliers. “What is particularly interesting in this second edition of FILTREX Asia, is the impressive presence of major filter makers form the whole Indian subcontinent, very eager to hear about latest developments in nonwoven filter media.” said Pierre Wiertz, General Manager of EDANA

Thanks to increased industrial development in India and across Asia, filtration is seeing remarkable growth as the need for quality products and a cleaner environment has prompted inspired companies to bring both standard and state-of-the-art filtration solutions to the market. EDANA’s approach to product stewardship across its 40 years has supported the growth and development of filtration products, meeting a demand for strong reliable products which deliver a benefit to the quality of air or liquid in our homes, our offices and our cities.

In addition to the market and technical information provided through both the conference and exhibition, the event offered a number of dedicated times for business representatives to interact with each other, filling the critical requirement for individuals to make contact with valuable business partners, be they from across the Indian subcontinent, or from across the globe.

“India is a fast growing filtration market, although the current technology is not totally at the same level as compared to other major markets. The need for ‘transition’ is well recognized and we expect significant investments in the coming years, most notably in nonwovens.” said Ritika Gupta, Executive Director of BCH in her keynote paper from the conference.

The next Filtration Conference and Exhibition will be held by EDANA in Cologne, Germany on the 17th and 18th October.

“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.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

“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

International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore, from October 28 to 31, 2025 (Hall 2, D106). ANDRITZ will showcase its MMCF production plants, textile sorting and recycling, bast fiber processing, needlepunch, airlay, and life-cycle service technologies, with a focus on sustainable solutions. Discover how these innovations can grow your business opportunities and support a greener future.

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.

KARL MAYER presents a textile TEXTRONIC® innovation at ITM 2026

With highly efficient machines and continuous textile innovations, KARL MAYER underscores its role as a reliable partner for discerning top-tier customers. Just in time for ITM 2026 in Istanbul, the industry leader is introducing a true innovation: an eyelash lace with its characteristic fringed look – combined with a previously unattainable 4-way stretch. While the established fabric could until now only be produced as rigid version or with one-dimensional stretch, the new elasticity in both dimensions expands the possibilities for cross-band panel fabrics.

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.