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Protective shields for electric vehicles
Freudenberg Performance Materials has developed a new kind of galvanic nonwoven and is working with sister company Freudenberg Sealing Technologies on new solutions for housings...
Stuttgart showcase for interior materials, technologies and services
Automotive Interiors Expo 2019, to be held at Messe Stuttgart, Germany, from 21-23 May, offers visitors a complete line-up of exhibits showing the latest vehicle...
Updated reference study on natural fibres for automotive industry
The Nova Institute has updated its reference study for the automotive and insulation industry.
TFP launches next-generation nonwovens
Technical Fibre Products launched its range of next-generation surfacing and adhesive support veils at JEC World in March.
Chinese company to set up spinning plant in Central Java
Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed Jiangsu Lianfa Textile is to set up a spinning factory in Central Java next year with an investment of IDR5-6trn (US$350-422m), according...
Tchibo calls on more brands to join forces for living wages
Nanda Bergstein, director for corporate responsibility at German clothing chain Tchibo, has urged other apparel brands to help Cambodia and other countries achieve a living...
Viscose fibre producer opens new plant in Indonesia
Viscose fibre producer Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) opened a new plant in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia, earlier this year.
Young Myanmar entrepreneurs to study textiles in China
A Chinese study programme will train 20 young entrepreneurs from Myanmar in textile industry skills, such as spinning, weaving and dyeing, according to the Myanmar...
‘Harsh’ tactics used to keep wages low for clothing workers
European and US fashion brands sourcing from Vietnam must stop their “harsh” tactics that push down workers’ wages and trap millions in poverty, say labour...
Vietnam's textile and clothing exports rise 11.3% in Q1
Vietnam’s textile and clothing exports increased 11. 3% year on year to US$7.
Baltika Group to cease production in Estonia
Estonian textile and clothing manufacturer Baltika Group plans to cease domestic production and reduce its presence in major foreign markets this year.
Production of nonwovens from recycled materials in Russia
Vtor-Com has started production of nonwovens from recycled materials in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia with an investment of RUB650m (US$10m), including funds from the...
Tekstil-Kontakt commissions new factory in Ukraine
Ukrainian textile and clothing producer Tekstil-Kontakt has commissioned a new US$10m textile factory in Lubny, Poltava region.
Armenian textile producer to expand flagship factory
Armenian textile producer Ribek is to invest up to US$10m in expanding its flagship factory in Charentsavan (reports ArmInfo).
From Bulgarian sewing enterprise to industry 4.0
Since its establishment in 1998, BTB Bulgaria has been one of the country’s leading producers of women’s apparel.
FT Textile Group to double yarn production in Turakurgan district
FT Textile Group is to double the production of yarn at its factory in the Turakurgan district of Uzbekistan.