Archive: 2019
Recycled polyester fibre brand launched
Global chemical producer Indorama Ventures has launched a new 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) brand.
Interleaving nanofibre veils for improved toughness
Revolution Fibres has collaborated with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to develop a nanofibre interleaving veil for improving the toughness of carbon fibre composites.
China’s booming automotive market presents opportunities for nonwovens producers
China is the world’s undisputed front-runner in the global car market, leading the way in both production and sales. Last year saw 27.
Lantal’s lightest aircraft carpets yet
Highlights of Lantal Textiles’ stand at last month’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, included the new Conceptual Forecast collection and the lightest carpets the...
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.
European Commission announces fines
The European Commission (EC) has announced fines for car parts makers Autoliv and TRW (now acquired by ZF Friedrichshafen) for a cartel in the supply...
New automotive ‘sandwich’ material presented
ThermHex Waben presented its lightweight Organosandwich semi-finished product at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering conference in Mannheim, Germany, from 3-4 April.