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Research and Markets Adds New Report on US Market for Coated Fabrics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "U.S. Coated Fabrics (Polymer, Rubber And Fabric Backed Wall Coverings) Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast 2012 - 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 4 Oct 2013

New Joint Research Project to Develop Cellulose-Based Products

The combination of strong design competence and cutting-edge cellulose-based technologies can result in new commercially successful brands. The aim is for fibre from wood-based biomass to replace both cotton production, which burdens the environment, and polyester production, which consumes oil.

3 Oct 2013

New High-Performance Stretch Fiber Developed by Teijin

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group's fiber-products converting company, announced today that it has developed a high-performance stretch fiber called Solotex OO that features the superior elasticity of polyurethane with the soft texture and shape stability of PTT fiber.

From Teijin Limited 27 Sep 2013

NatureWorks Begins Commercial Production of New Ingeo Biopolymer Grades for Fibers and Nonwovens

NatureWorks announced today the commercial availability of two new Ingeo™ high performance biopolymer grades designed for fibers and nonwovens applications. The two grades deliver lower shrinkage, faster crystallization, and higher melting points across the broad range of manufacturing processes used to produce fibers and nonwoven fabrics.

27 Sep 2013

Teijin to Showcase Aramid Fiber-Based Protective Apparel Solutions at Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition

Teijin Limited announced today that it will participate in Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2013, which will take place at Tokyo Big Site from October 2 to 5.

From Teijin Limited 25 Sep 2013

ADVANSA’s Specialty Polyester Apparel Assets Acquired by INVISTA

INVISTA (one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and fibers, and owner of the LYCRA® fiber and COOLMAX® fabric brands) and ADVANSA (a leading European polyester fiber producer) have reached an agreement whereby INVISTA acquired ADVANSA’s assets related to the Specialty Polyester products sector for apparel end uses.

From INVISTA 25 Sep 2013

Kraig Biocraft Confirms Some Outstanding Properties of Monster Recombinant Spider Silk Fibers

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. ("Company"), the leading developer of advanced spider silk based fibers, today announced that the Company's Monster Silk™ recombinant spider silk fibers are stronger than the comparable weight of traditional structural steel.

24 Sep 2013

Noble Biomaterials Achieves bluesign System Partnership

Noble Biomaterials, Inc., the global leader in bacterial management solutions and manufacturer of X-STATIC® and X-STATIC®XT2 technologies, announces it has achieved bluesign® system partnership after undergoing stringent bluesign® screening.

20 Sep 2013

Shaw Industries Makes Investment for Expansion of Extrusion Facility and Distribution Capacity

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw), the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floorcovering provider, is investing $100 million to streamline its distribution network and expand its fiber extrusion facility in Northwest Georgia. These investments will expand capacity for projected growth, add approximately 175 jobs and improve service to its customers.

19 Sep 2013

Metso Concludes Statutory Negotiations in Most Units Serving the Paper Industry

Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power segment has completed statutory negotiations in most of units serving the paper industry. As a result of these, the workforce in Finland will be reduced by a total of 660 positions.

19 Sep 2013

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Fibers News

Research and Markets Adds New Report on US Market for Coated Fabrics

New Joint Research Project to Develop Cellulose-Based Products

New High-Performance Stretch Fiber Developed by Teijin

NatureWorks Begins Commercial Production of New Ingeo Biopolymer Grades for Fibers and Nonwovens

Teijin to Showcase Aramid Fiber-Based Protective Apparel Solutions at Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition

ADVANSA’s Specialty Polyester Apparel Assets Acquired by INVISTA

Kraig Biocraft Confirms Some Outstanding Properties of Monster Recombinant Spider Silk Fibers

Noble Biomaterials Achieves bluesign System Partnership

Shaw Industries Makes Investment for Expansion of Extrusion Facility and Distribution Capacity

Metso Concludes Statutory Negotiations in Most Units Serving the Paper Industry

What's Next for the Oil Lubrication Industry?

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

Puncture Fixture Equipment - Features and Applications

HMK-CD4 Nano Particle Size Analyzer

Defender™ Omega Handheld Raman Analyzer

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Sustainable Battery Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 Solutions

Battery Cell Characterization: Electrochemical and Prismatic Cells

Creating Superhydrophobic Surfaces with Plasma Treatment

Strategies for Effective Control and Isolation in Variable Building Environments

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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What's Next for the Oil Lubrication Industry?

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

1Flame-Retardant Transparent Bamboo Outperforms Silica Glass

2New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

3Eco-Friendly Zinc Battery Targets Global Electricity Access

4Smart Contact Lenses Offer Real-Time Pressure Data

5Argonne Partners with Talon Metals to Boost Domestic Electric Vehicle Battery Production

6Abundant Elements Enhance Lithium-Iron Battery Performance

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