#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2024-02-22

Carrington Textiles and The LYCRA Company partner to showcase stretch military fabric in Germany

Carrington Textiles, a global military fabrics manufacturer, is proud to announce their participation at Enforce Tac 2024, a trade fair catering to members of official security agencies and armed forces. Scheduled to take place from February 26th to 28th, 2024, in Nuremberg, this event serves as an ideal platform for industry leaders to unveil groundbreaking solutions tailored for the defence sector.

Carrington Textiles is set to make a significant impact at the event by showcasing their latest breakthrough – Spartan HT Flex Lite fabric. Engineered with military-grade INVISTA T420 nylon 6.6 staple fibre and featuring a strategic 2% LYCRA® fibre content, Spartan HT Flex Lite represents a paradigm shift in military textile development.

The incorporation of LYCRA® fibre into Spartan HT Flex Lite offers unparalleled benefits to military professionals. This innovative fabric provides exceptional comfort akin to cotton, while simultaneously delivering added mobility thanks to its integrated stretch properties. Spartan HT Flex Lite is engineered to endure the rigours of military environments, making it the ideal choice for those who demand both performance and durability.

Carrington Textiles invites trade editors and industry professionals to visit their booth at Enforce Tac 2024 to experience firsthand the revolutionary Spartan HT Flex Lite fabric. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the fabric's features, learn about its technical specifications, and discover how it meets the evolving needs of military professionals.

"We are excited to showcase Spartan HT Flex Lite at Enforce Tac 2024," said Paul Farrellat Carrington Textiles. "This fabric represents our dedication to innovation and commitment to providing the highest quality solutions for the defence sector. We look forward to showcasing Spartan HT Flex Lite and our innovative defence fabric portfolio and demonstrating how it can enhance the performance and comfort of militaryuniforms ."

Virginie Bonnafous from The LYCRA Company, highlights, "For military professionals, the integrity of their attire is crucial. By incorporating LYCRA® fibre, we ensure that military professionals experience unrestricted mobility, enabling them to navigate any situation with confidence."

Visit Carrington Textiles in hall 7, stand 340 at the Nüremberg Exhibition Centre in Germany to discover the company’s Defence Range.

Carrington Textiles launches new Fabric Collection Guides at A+A

Global workwear textiles manufacturer Carrington Textiles marked a successful return to A+A in Düsseldorf with the launch of 13 new fabrics and the official debut of their redesigned Fabric Collection Guides. The stand attracted a high number of visitors across the four days of the exhibition, with excellent feedback on both the new products and the innovative format of the guides.

Carrington Textiles stretches the standard at A+A

Global workwear textiles manufacturer Carrington Textiles has announced the launch of 12 new fabrics at A+A in Düsseldorf this November. With 75% of the new range featuring stretch technology, eight products incorporating sustainable fibres and four delivering flame retardant protection, the company is reinforcing its drive to raise comfort and performance standards across workwear.

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.

JEC World 2026 confirms its standing as the unmissable event for composites and their applications

JEC World 2026 confirms its position as the leading global event for the composite materials industry and its applications across multiple sectors, bringing together the entire composites ecosystem in Paris for three days of business, innovation, and collaboration. True to its Pushing the Limits motto, the 2026 edition delivered outstanding results despite travel disruptions worldwide. The numbers speak for themselves: more than 1,400 exhibitors from over 50 countries, including over 150 first-timers, presented a global panorama of products, equipment, and services across the entire composites value chain.

Covestro to exhibit solutions for a more sustainable and productive textile industry at Techtextil 2026

Covestro will present a broad portfolio of material innovations for textile coatings, adhesive films and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) at Techtextil 2026 (Hall 11.0, Booth C79). The exhibits will demonstrate how advanced solutions can enhance durability, recyclability and manufacturing efficiency across applications such as automotive, infrastructure, protective apparel and sportswear. A particular focus will be on more sustainable coating technologies, including antimicrobial systems based on INSQIN® in combination with AGXX from Heraeus Precious Metals, as well as the integration of Pontacol® thermoplastic adhesive films into Covestro’s offering.