3P (Production Preparation Process) is designed to support and build on the foundation of lean principles. Without a solid base, lean implementation cannot succeed. When finished, 3P ensures processes have a one-piece flow; standard work and standard work in process pull systems.

ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau has received an order from AUTOTECH Nonwovens, India, to supply a complete needlepunch line for flexible production of nonwovens for automotive, filtration, and coating substrate applications.

Ten shuttles, high operating speed combined with low energy consumption, and an IQ (Indicator of Quality) never seen before on a loom for FIBC fabric: Starlinger?s FX 10.0 sets a new benchmark in heavy-duty tape fabric production.

Vicky J Taylor, a senior research technologist in the research and development centre of INVISTA (Canada) Company, Kingston, Ontario, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors

Polyurethane has been used in coating for their compressive nature, thermal behaviour, complex structure designing and many other aspects, say Laga SK and Vignesh Dhanabalan, who provide a view of end applications of coated material in market use and also the advantages and disadvantages of foam coating.

MCL Global and the European Outdoor Group launched an unique, easy-to-use online resource that details over 70 textile sustainability labels, regulation and standards, in a bid to cut through the confusion surrounding environmental and social compliance in the global textile industry.