Toray, Honda validate chemical nylon 6 recycling for auto applications

Toray Industries, Inc. signed an agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., to jointly develop a chemical recycling technology for glass-fiber reinforced nylon 6 parts recovered from end-of-life vehicles.

Freudenberg expands global geosynthetics production with a new line in China

Freudenberg Performance Materials, a global supplier of high-performance technical textiles has begun operating a new geosynthetics production line in Changzhou (China).

Mitsui to split packaging and films businesses

Mitsui Chemicals has announced that it will be splitting off the Protective Films business and the Industrial Films & Sheets business of its wholly owned subsidiary Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello.

Reaching the Peak of Precision and Customization ── Diing Kuen's Monofilament Machine

Located in Taiwan, Diing Kuen Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of monofilament extrusion machines. With over 40 years of experience, expertise, and active collaborations with foreign partners, Diing Kuen's monofilament extrusion machines incorporate the latest technology and feature automated control systems, offering user-friend

Borealis Bornewables polymers for personal hygiene fabrics

Certified renewable polymers from Borealis help manufacturers combine efficient processability with significant benefits for the climate.

5 tips to solve industrial facility workstation space constraints

Innovative options for mounting, customization, and true mobility can help to maximize usable space and productivity in cramped facilities

PulPac and PA Consulting launch Bottle Collective to reduce single-use plastic waste

PA Consulting and PulPac formed the Bottle Collective to develop Dry Molded Fiber (DMF) bottles as an alternative to single-use plastic bottles. The project has created functional prototypes, with top brands joining in to continue development and scaling. The manufacturing process requires almost no water and produces a versatile container for various products.

Algae bio-based formulations for colorants and fibers

Avgol® to showcase latest Algaeing™ bio-based colorants and fibers at FILTECH in Cologne

Kelheim Fibres welcomes EU agreement on deforestation-free supply chains

The renowned viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres welcomes the preliminary political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on an EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains, which was adopted at the end of 2022.

Melt-blown nonwovens market to reach US$13.998Bn by 2027

Global melt-blown nonwovens market to post 7.6% CAGR from 2019-2027, according to a report by Facts and Factors Market Research.

Metal fibers market to accelerate at a CAGR of over 4.8%

The metal fibers market was estimated to be worth US$6.9 billion in 2023. It will grow at a rate of 4.8% and is expected to reach US$9.58 billion by 2033.

Conagen starts first commercial production of Tyrian purple for textile dye

Conagen announced the successful scale-up of its sustainable, cost-effective Tyrian purple, a historically coveted and expensive dye found in rare and limited sources in marine nature.