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RE-SOURCE: Textile performance inspired by nature
April 25th, 2023
Two textile innovations in the collection have been lined with natural NATIVA merino wool on the interior, which offers maximum wearing comfort and is produced under the highest sustainability standards. Schoeller Textil AG announces the launch of its new recycled textile collection RE-SOURCE, creating a symbiosis of the highest quality, design, and current sustainability standards […]
TACO Marine names new Carolinas sales rep
April 25th, 2023
TACO Marine, a manufacturer of sport fishing equipment and boating accessories, has appointed Josh Henderson as Outside Sales Representative for North and South Carolina. A licensed captain, Henderson is a member of the Liquid Fire Fishing Team, one of the most successful professional fishing teams on the East Coast. He will bring his experience and […]
Floating Geotextile Filters (FGF) that efficiently remove suspended solids and algae blooms
April 25th, 2023
Global warming and anthropogenic actions have been exerting stress on aquatic systems worldwide, including Canada's extensive network of lakes. In recent years, escalating nutrient levels have instigated eutrophication in the shallow lakes scattered across Quebec's Laurentian region, north of Montreal. These alterations have caused a spike in algal proliferation, making the lakes unsuitable for use […]
MMI Textiles now TACTWEAR HANK distributor
April 24th, 2023
Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics operation announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with MMI Textiles for TACTWEAR High Abrasion Neoprene Kevlar® (HANK). MMI Textiles will offer TACTWEAR HANK in a variety of weights, colors, and quantities - effective immediately. This partnership will enable Trelleborg to better serve a broader range of customers in a […]
Eco-friendly fiber composite
April 24th, 2023
The new fiber composite CELLUN is made from renewable biopolymers that can replace glass or carbon fibers in the production of industrial molded parts. ditf.de The new fiber composite CELLUN is made from renewable biopolymers that can replace glass or carbon fibers in the production of industrial molded parts. CELLUN materials are an environmentally friendly, […]
Justrite unveils geotextile fabric smart polymer spill pad
April 24th, 2023
Justrite, a global leader in industrial safety products, announces the launch of its new PetroPad™ Smart Polymer Spill Pad. Unlike traditional absorbent pads that only absorb or contain hazardous hydrocarbons, the PetroPad is the first incidental spill solution to absorb, solidify, and permanently contain hydrocarbons without risk of leakage or overflow. Easier to use and more […]
Lenzing offers locally produced TENCEL fibers in China
April 21st, 2023
The Lenzing Group, a provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has successfully completed the conversion of a production line from generic viscose to TENCEL™ branded modal fibers for textiles and clothing. Lenzing is therefore in a position to offer its Chinese customers locally produced TENCEL™ fibers for the first time and […]
India’s first set of standards for technical geotextiles revealed
April 21st, 2023
The Ministry of Textiles, an Indian government national agency, has announced the phase one launch of two Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 31 goods, made up of 19 geotextiles and 12 protective textiles. Joint secretary Rajeev Saxena, stated at a news conference on April 11 that “these QCOs signal the first technical regulation from India […]
Better Cotton updates field-level Principles & Criteria
April 20th, 2023
Photo: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has revised its Principles & Criteria (P&C) to ensure it remains an effective tool to drive continuous improvement and deliver sustainability impact at field-level. The P&C define the organization’s approach to more sustainable cotton production and establish the requirements farmers […]
Portable Electric partners with Volvo CE
April 20th, 2023
Portable Electric, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is partnering with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), Shippensburg, Pa., to provide silent, emission-free mobile charging solutions for construction equipment as an extended offer through the Volvo CE dealer network. As part of the partnership, Volvo CE’s 245 North American dealer locations will offer customers the opportunity to bundle the […]