Sustainability, safety, and improved performance were at the forefront for insulations at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2023, held January 10 - 12, at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Show returned to Salt Lake City after being held in Denver for 5 years. The show featured 400 global brands and more than 6,000 attendees. Insulations continued the move away from the use of waterproofing containing PCF (per- and polyfluorinated chemicals) and other forever chemicals. In addition to advancing environmental safety, sustainability in insulations is being achieved by new technology and the use of natural and recycled materials. All this has occurred while improving performance.
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War-driven demand: How Protech Textiles shape global export markets
Protech Textiles are also used by police, defense personnel, and emergency service workers for health and fire safety; for outdoor activities like mountaineering and diving & are also used in everyday life through protective textiles made for homes.
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INDA and NWI announce collaboration to foster continuing education of the nonwovens industry
This agreement expands upon the ongoing partnership between INDA and NWI, whereby the two organizations have presented training programs.
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FabricLink Network announces launch of The Textile Gateway
The FabricLink Network announced the launch of The Textile Gateway, an online platform that connects the textile industry to students of all ages, including elementary school and undergraduate students.
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Germany's Freudenberg Apparel launches Film Bonding series
This enables garments to conform to the body's shape while retaining their shape and integrity after stretching, significantly improving durability and wearer comfort. and also provides a clean, smooth finish to fabric surfaces.
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Technical Textiles: Exploring End-Of-Life Options
New legislation is demanding establishment of recycling hubs throughout Europe. In 2025 in the European Union the problem of garment waste will be proportionately thrown back at the brands putting their products on the market.
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