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The International Nonwovens Symposium 2021 keeps its momentum
With a total of 182 delegates from across the nonwovens industry logging on, the latest online edition of the International Nonwovens Symposium again confirmed the event as a key occasion for the sector, showcasing EDANA’s mission to support the sustainable growth of the industry.
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Aegle launches the first N95 mask to feature exclusive Acteev anti-microbial fabric and authentication and traceability technology
Aegle (“the Company”), a high-quality American-made PPE manufacturer and health-tech company, has launched the first N95 and NIOSH certified mask that uses authentication and traceability technology, it announced today. Every box case and lot has an embedded NFC chip to prevent counterfeiting and ensure that every mask sold is trusted, transparent and authentic.
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KARMAN partners with HeiQ to launch a Type IIR disposable mask powered by HeiQ Viroblock
KARMAN, a French supplier of healthcare and hygiene products, has joined forces with HeiQ, to launch the KARMAN ACTIV’PROTECT mask. This disposable Type IIR mask uses HeiQ’s patented HeiQ Viroblock textile technology. This technology gives the textiles of the KARMAN ACTIV’ PROTECT masks safe and permanent antimicrobial and antiviral properties, especially against SARS-CoV-2.
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AUTEFA presents innovative solutions for the textile industry
Higher productivity, sustainability and Industry 4.0 compatible solutions will be the highlights of AUTEFA presentations at the forthcoming ITMA Asia+ CITME 2021 in Shanghai. Latest machines from the business units Nonwovens Technology, Woollen Carding Technology and Baling Technology will be featured at the event later this month, at Hall 7, Stand A24.
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Taking place from 22 – 24 June at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, this year’s Cinte Techtextil China marks the first edition since the fair switched from a biennial to an annual event. And following the success of last year’s hybrid fair, exhibitors and visitors unable to attend the in-person event in Shanghai will be able to participate virtually with a range of options available.
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The PERFORMANCE DAYS wishes to say thanks! Once again, the summer edition of the fair could only take place as a purely digital event. Nevertheless, the extended Digital Fair Week offer from May 17 to 21, 2021, which took place within the framework of the PERFORMANCE DAYS LOOP, was received with much enthusiasm by the industry.
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World of Wipes® International Conference to deliver latest insights on sustainability, COVID-19 consumer wipes buying trends and more
INDA is gearing up for its live World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference in Atlanta in July with a dynamic program focused on delivering timely consumer insights and material science developments to help participants grow their wipes businesses post-pandemic.
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In light of global megatrends such as electromobility and sustainability, the requirements for the acoustic design of vehicles are becoming even more challenging. Simulation software and computer-aided engineering (CAE) not only improve the acoustic performance, but also accelerate the design process of new models.
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HeiQ Medica, a division of materials innovation conglomerate HeiQ Group, has granted Laboratorios Combix exclusive rights to distribute its products to pharmacies in Spain, bringing HeiQ Medica medical supplies and other products to every corner of Spain.
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Highly breathable model of LIVMOA™ disposable personal protective clothing proven to reduce heat stress
Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that evaporative thermal resistance testing has confirmed that the fabric in LIVMOA™3000, a highly breathable model of disposable personal protective clothing, reduces heat stress (see note 1). The company designed this apparel to optimize safety and comfort. Assistant Professor Tomonori Sakoi of Shinshu University’s Faculty of Textile Science and Technology supervised this testing.
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Garbage cleanup
Distinctive pink lift bags made by Halcyon Dive Systems retrieve abandoned ghost nets and other plastic waste from the world’s oceans. The special fabric for the bags was developed by Trelleborg.
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High-performance meltblown system with ecuTEC+ commissioned
Oerlikon Nonwoven has commissioned a further high-performance meltblown system with ecuTEC+ electro-charging unit at NOWOtex GmbH & Co. KG in Eichenzell, Germany. The Hesse-based company specializes in needled nonwovens and – with the new system – now also has meltblown nonwovens manufacturing capacities, allowing NOWOtex to expand its product portfolio.
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DiloGroup has received a repeat order from Zhejiang Huajiang Science and Technology Co.
Due to recovery progress in the automotive sector, investments in nonwoven production lines for the manufacture of glass fibre-reinforced thermobonded structural parts for automotive interiors are being considered. DiloGroup has received a repeat order from Zhejiang Huajiang Science and Technology Co., Ltd. for a complete web-forming and needling line to process blends of glass and polypropylene fibre through a state-of-the-art fibre preparation system, web-forming, carding and crosslapping and needling units.
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Livinguard masks now available to government customers via partnership with GMP, a SDVOSB contracting firm
Government Marketing and Procurement, LLC (GMP) is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Livinguard, an industry leader and innovator in hygiene technology. Livinguard is making the world safer for billions of humans by transforming industrial and consumer materials into permanent, self-disinfecting surfaces that are safe for people and the environment. Their patented and revolutionary technologies have been proven to kill bacteria and deactivate viruses, including >99% of SARS-Cov-2*.
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IDEA® the triennial event for nonwovens & engineered fabrics spotlights post-pandemic global trends and market intelligence for 2022 conference program
INDA, the Association for the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, highlights global and regional insights from industry thought leaders on the future of nonwoven and engineered materials supply, production capacity and demand at the triennial IDEA® conference program March 28-31, 2022, in Miami Beach, Florida.
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