Among the plant fibers, jute is the second most important bast fibre after cotton because of its easy availability at low cost. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, family Tiliaceae. Jute fibers are composed primarily of the plant materials cellulose and lignin.

The international nonwovens industry meets again in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 31 to April 3, 2020 on the occasion of INDEX, the forum for the nonwovens industry.

With the wedding season in full swing, Bollywood has influenced the seasons’ new vogue. It therefore becomes vital to keep up with the latest fashion trends.

With comfortemp® Lyocell padding, Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel launched the first fully biodegradable padding made from sustainably produced cellulose fibre that completely degrades in soil within just under 60 days.

International technology Group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a new neXlineeXcelle spunlace line at Novita, based in Zielona Gora, Poland

As guest speakers at lectures at the Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) and the Northern University Bangladesh, representatives of the German mechanical engineering company Mahlo GmbH introduced the students to the requirements and solutions of modern textile production.

On January 17, KARL MAYER (CHINA) had reason to celebrate twice: the subsidiary of the renowned KARL MAYER Group celebrated both Chinese New Year and its 25th anniversary.

As guest speakers at lectures at the Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) and the Northern University Bangladesh, representatives of the German mechanical engineering company Mahlo GmbH introduced the students to the requirements and solutions of modern textile production.

In the latest short film released on the Monforts YouTube Channel – captured at the recent Denim Première Vision show in London – some of the leading global manufacturers discuss their initiatives for more sustainable denim production.