Toray Develops LCP Fiber
Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a liquid crystal polyester (LCP) fiber, Siveras. A mass-production system will be made ready for operation in fiscal 2017, and sales of the fiber are…
Sharp Increase in Visitors to Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, Spring 2017
The spring 2017 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles wrapped up last month with strong increases across the board. Exhibitors numbered 204 from eight countries and regions (up 12% from…
Japan’s Disposable Diaper Production Continues to Grow
According to statistics released from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the nation’s production of disposable diapers in February 2017 increased by 9.2% in weight compared to…