TWE Group finds itself forced to increase prices once again. In addition, the continuing negative effects of strong inflation are also affecting the entire economy. The increases in raw material and freight costs combined with supply chain disruptions since Q2/2021 have continued with no relief in sight. Due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Eastern Europe, these costs have actually risen to unprecedented levels.
Continue readingTeijin Frontier Develops New Chemical Recycling Technology for Polyester Fibers
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that it has developed a recycling technology using a new depolymerization catalyst to recycle colored polyester fibers without losing the quality of polyester fibers made from petroleum-derived raw materials. The new technology also lowers environmental load compared to conventional recycling.
Continue readingFreudenberg Experts Propose Sustainability at techtextil 2022
Freudenberg Performance Materials, Low & Bonar, Mehler Texnologies and Filc will be presenting their innovative solutions at a joint stand for the first time at this year’s techtextil exhibition in Frankfurt. The focus is on sustainability. Among the highlights are Evolon RE, a microfilament textile for a wide variety of applications and markets, FILFLEX, a sustainable padding material for car seat covers, and the truck tarpaulin POLYMAR 8556 ECO CF. Customers will find the world’s leading manufacturer of technical textiles at Stand C51 in Hall 12.1.
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