ITA shows a novel multi-fibre coating system live at the JEC

The Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, short ITA will present innovations in glass and carbon fibre production at the joint stand of the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Construction AZL in hall 5A booth D97.

A bralette full of promise

A new bra concept developed by Lisa Bahr makes use of the possibilities offered by the JACQUARDTRONIC® LACE.

HANNOVER MESSE 2020: How change becomes growth

The manufacturing industry worldwide is grappling with the twin challenges of technological change and economic and political uncertainty. With its keynote theme of Industrial Transformation, HANNOVER MESSE 2020 focuses on the opportunities presented by innovative technologies, steadily growing and ever more readily available amounts of data, and a growing awareness of climate protection.

Additive manufacturing: Individual, climate-friendly production

Resource efficiency and sustainability are two key themes at the upcoming edition of HANNOVER MESSE, with additive manufacturing playing a major role. The close connection between additive manufacturing and lightweight construction will be reflected at HANNOVER MESSE, with both topics co-located in Hall 23. The 6th Additive Manufacturing Symposium is also being held at HANNOVER MESSE.

Fluorescent cotton, magnetic cotton, cotton as a perfect functional textile at ICC Bremen

The International Cotton Conference Bremen takes place from 25-27 March in the Hanseatic city’s historic Town Hall on the Market Square. The conference presents trade visitors from all major continents with the most up-to-date and promising topics of the cotton textile supply chain and discusses the resulting challenges for the market. Science and industry are equally represented.

Toray and MIDORI ANZEN launching Japan’s first uniforms certified by MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®

MIDORI ANZEN Co., Ltd., and Toray Industries, Inc., today announced that their jointly developed work uniforms have become the first in Japan to be qualified a MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®, a traceable product label that guarantees that a textile product has been manufactured using sustainable processes under environmentally friendly and socially responsible working conditions. OEKO-TEX® certification is a key benchmark for safety and customer confidence in more than 100 countries. MIDORI ANZEN will launch the new uniforms in January this year.

Hexcel’s complete composite solutions for marine at JEC World 2020

At JEC World 2020, Hexcel will display components and models from marine composite specialists Gunboat and a leading U.K. superyacht builder, as well as showcase a new low-temperature adhesive film.

No FESPA cancellation despite Corona virus

FESPA Global Print Expo 2020 will take place as scheduled from 24-27 March 2020 at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid, Spain, along with the co-located exhibitions, European Sign Expo 2020 and Sportswear Pro 2020. FESPA takes the concerns of exhibitors, visitors and partners regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as novel coronavirus) very seriously. Safety is always first priority, and FESPA wishes to take proactive steps to minimise the risks to all participants at the March 2020 events in Madrid. As such, the FESPA Board and Senior Management Team is actively monitoring all developments relating to COVID-19, guided by latest information from WHO (World Health Organisation).

Yarn & Fiber

210 participants joined “1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres�

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres in Cologne, Germany, was a great success and exceeded all expectations. The focus of the conference was on markets, technologies and sustainability – and especially alternative cellulose feedstocks.

Research & Development

Latent epoxy systems for fiber-reinforced plastics

Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) convince with excellent properties such as high strength, low weight, stiffness and vibration damping. It is therefore not surprising that the market for these materials is growing continuously. Forecasts predict annual growth rates of up to double figures.

Spinning

With Automation Solutions, Saurer takes next step toward automated factories

Textile companies are facing increasingly complex challenges: higher labour costs and employee turnover rates, not to mention the need to automate material flow, reduce lead times and boost productivity. Furthermore, companies increasingly require comprehensive automation solutions due to greater demands on yarn quality and ease of use as well as the trend towards large and heavy packages.

Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

New ideas for sustainable and affordable wipes

At INDEX booth 2327 Truetzschler Nonwovens and Truetzschler Card Clothing introduces new line concepts and wires for efficiently making sustainable nonwovens for wipes or hygiene textiles.

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Mahlo measuring and control technology at leading trade fair for nonwovens

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG will be presenting product solutions for high-quality and efficient nonwovens production at Index 2020 from March 31 to April 3 in Geneva, Switzerland. On booth 47229 you can see, among other things, the latest sensor development for the established quality measurement system Qualiscan QMS-12.

Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

Focus on sustainability: Sandler at INDEX 2020

Looking to the future, Sandler puts a focus on sustainable and innovative raw materials this year – away from chemical towards natural fibres. With a high level of technical know-how our development and sales experts are already implementing solutions for tomorrow: New developments for wipes feature high functionality and contribute to conserving resources.