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31st Aug 2023

Ahlstrom is set to divest its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital after receiving approval from employee representatives. The transaction, expected to be finalised by September end, is in line with Accursia Capital's strategy to develop the Stenay plant and ensure its sustained future, thus safeguarding jobs and enhancing the paper-based...

31st Aug 2023

Cionic's innovative bionic clothing, the Cionic Neural Sleeve, has received multiple awards at the 2023 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America. The Neural Sleeve, designed in partnership with fuseproject, earned a gold award for Digital Interaction and a silver award for design in the medical and...

31st Aug 2023

Tyndale Enterprises, a leading provider of arc-rated, flame-resistant (AR/FR) clothing, has successfully launched in the Canadian market to provide protective clothing programmes with a wide selection of AR/FR clothing for men and women. Tyndale's expertise in the field and commitment to quality underpins its expansion into the Canadian market.

29th Aug 2023

Ministry of textiles has introduced the GREAT Guidelines to boost technical textiles startups in India. Offering grants of up to ₹50 lakh for 18 months, the initiative covers various application areas from smart textiles to bio-degradable textiles. About ₹151.02 cr was approved for upgrading 26 academic institutes. QCO measures have also been put ...

29th Aug 2023

VPC Group has acquired United States-based Fibrix LLC, a leader in nonwoven materials for various industries including filtration and furniture. VPC, which operates its non-woven businesses under the Fybon brand in Canada, plans to unite these operations under the Fibrix name. The merger is set to enhance market competitiveness and growth.

29th Aug 2023

Ontex has introduced innovations in baby pants and adult pants segments, outperforming the disposable pants market in 2022 and maintaining double-digit sales growth in 2023. Baby pants' popularity is rising, driven by easier transition from diapers to regular underwear. Ontex's introduction of the Dreamshield back pocket also enhances leakage...

28th Aug 2023

German company Covestro's supervisory board has appointed Christian Baier as the new CFO, succeeding Dr Thomas Toepfer on October 1, 2023. Dr Markus Steilemann, the CEO, will serve as interim CFO in September after Toepfer leaves on August 31, 2023. Dr Thorsten Dreier will become the labour director alongside his role as CTO from September 1, 2023.

28th Aug 2023

Fabric company Herculite has partnered with Renegade Plastics to introduce eco-friendly barn curtains for livestock protection. These curtains utilise Renegade's recyclable polypropylene-based coated fabric, free from harmful chemicals and heavy metals. The fabric offers UV stability, thermal insulation, and reduced microplastic pollution.

25th Aug 2023

M&S and WUKA campaign ‘Say Pants to the Tax’ to make period pants free from VAT is gaining support from politicians, charities, and businesses. M&S has pledged to pass the entire cost-saving to customers, reducing the price of a three-pack of period knickers from £20 to £16. Sainsbury’s, Mountain Warehouse, and Earthwise have also backed the...