Archive: 2023

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Fibre composite from biopolymers

Together with CG TEC, Cordenka, ElringKlinger, Fiber Engineering and Technikum Laubholz, the Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF) is developing a new fibre...

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Recycling processes for high-performance composite materials

Advanced materials technology firm Aluula Composites is collaborating with the University of British Columbia to develop recycling applications for Aluula’s high-performance ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene-based composite materials.

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‘Wild’ design directions for aviation leather

Muirhead, a supplier of leather to airlines and seat manufacturers, has announced its latest design directions for aviation leather.

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‘LED shadow illumination’ for vehicle interiors

Japanese Tier 1 automotive supplier Toyoda Gosei has developed a light-emitting diode lamp unit that projects patterns onto vehicle fabrics and interior panels using shadow.

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ELeather re-brands and announces new funding

ELeather, a producer of sustainable recycled leather, is rebranding as Generation Phoenix (Gen Phoenix) after securing US$18m in funding to further its mission to create...

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From textile waste to automotive nonwovens

One of the missions of Refashion is to accelerate the recycling of textiles and footwear.

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Deep dyed aircraft carpet on awards shortlist

Switzerland-based transport textiles manufacturer Lantal has made the shortlist for the 2023 Crystal Cabin Award with its Deep Dyed Carpet.

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Automotive nonwoven shortlisted for Index Award

An automotive material from Sandler has been shortlisted for the Index 2023 Awards for excellence in the nonwovens and related industries, with the winner announced...

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Aunde Group expands top management team

Germany-based automotive parts manufacturer Aunde Group is expanding its top management team with the appointments of two managing directors: the shareholder of the family-owned enterprise...

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Smart car seat cover

Footfalls & Heartbeats has developed simple, non-intrusive sensing technology in a knitted car seat cover to enhance comfort, safety and occupational health in modern mobility.

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