Birla Cellulose, one of the global leaders in man-made cellulose fibre (MMCF), has achieved a breakthrough in manufacturing viscose fibre using pre-consumer cotton fabric waste
Browsing: fibres and yarns
Global yarn production increased by +17 per cent between Q4/18 and Q1/19. Higher output levels where observed in Asia (+18 per cent), Brazil (+18 per cent), the USA (+3.2 per cent) and Europe (+1.6 per cent).
Evonik has developed a new generation of polyimide fibres for the rising demands of the industry. The new product, brand named P84 HT, is distinguished by improved mechanical stability and flexibility at continuously high operating temperatures.
WOLFFKRAN acquires a stake in TROWIS GmbH, a young German company dedicated to the development and production of high-performance fibre ropes for applications in the lifting and materials handling industry.
Key players in the Indonesian textile sector have formally agreed to optimise locally sourced, sustainably produced rayon to drive the growth of the national textile industry, which is a core pillar of the country’s economy.
Reliance Industries (RIL), the world’s largest integrated polyester yarn and fibre producer, has taken a big stride to make ‘sustainable clothing’ affordable, taking a leaf from the success story of the group’s telecom venture Jio in getting volumes with competitive pricing.
The plan of Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (TNHDCL) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Tiruchi, to support ventures for large-scale extraction of banana fibre is yet to take off in Tiruchi region.