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Durables of distinction An increasing emphasis on natural fibres and biodegradable and recycled nonwovens is reflected in the products which have been selected as finalists for the RISE Durable Products Award that will be presented at INDA’s conference in late October.
Ahlstrom acquires Munktell Having recently sold its Label and Processing business as part of its strategy of focusing on leadership in advanced nonwovens and performance materials, Ahlstrom has now acquired Munktell Filter AB.
Kolon to appeal Kevlar ruling Kolon is to appeal against the civil lawsuit for $919.9 million awarded to DuPont against it in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia during 2011.
Barrier EasyWarm Just launched in most European markets by Mölnlycke Health Care is Barrier EasyWarm, an active self-warming blanket for peri-operative patient warming.
Explosive reaction New engineered nonwovens as wipes are capable of instantly detecting explosives and other substances with a single swipe across a surface.
Nonwovens for new cushioning Japan’s Teijin Group is promoting its Elk and V-Lap cushioning materials at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, Asia’s largest home textile trade fair, which is taking place this week (August 28 to 30).
Pass the salt Three upcoming technologies – all of which rely on nonwovens as membrane supports or carrier materials – promise to considerably reduce the energy required in the desalination of sea water.
Energy-efficient air filtration Camfil Farr aims to be the greenest and cleanest air filtration company in the world, which in practice implies supplying the most energy-efficient air filtration solutions on the market and helping customers save energy and reduce their environmental footprint.
Nanocomp ramps up CNT production Nanocomp Technologies has completed the first stage of its expansion for the commercial production of nonwovens and other products based on high performance carbon nanotubes (CNTs).
Positive progress for Politex LCA studies recently concluded at its plants in Italy and France show that industrial nonwovens manufacturer Freudenberg Politex has reduced its overall carbon footprint by 5% – corresponding to 4,800 tons of CO2 emissions – in 12 months, and by as much as 40% for specific operations.

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