Perfect Partners for Filament Yarn Producers Worldwide

Global demand for synthetic fibers is at an all-time high, with more than 80% capacity utilization and a production total of almost 50 million tonnes expected for 2011, following a strong recovery in 2010. Mass variation as well as strength and elongation are the essential quality characteristics for this big business. The USTER® TESTER 5-C800 and TENSORAPID 4-C are the indispensable and specialized testing instruments for filament yarn producers.

Reflecting the filament industry’s needs leads to the conclusion that two USTER® testing instruments offer what is necessary to ensure requested quality standards: The USTER® TESTER 5-C800 – part of the renowned USTER® tester family – is tailor-made for this industry and has become a synonym for unevenness measurements. The USTER® TENSORAPID 4-C measures the key quality parameters of force, elongation and tenacity, using software specially designed for filament yarns. Both systems can test a wide range of counts across all the main filament yarn types, including polyester, polyamide, polypropylene, viscose and aramid. Gabriela Peters, Product Manager Yarn within Uster Technologies says: “Our long expertise in this area means we understand that the testing of monofilament or multifilament is not as simple as it looks.” In fact, it can be a complex process, requiring the specialized know-how, hardware and software that is integrated into the USTER® instruments. “We work with filament producers to keep pace with fast-moving changes in manufacturing technology and new demands on yarn characteristics as competition intensifies through the textile sector, including high-volume applications such as polyester for apparel, sport textiles and home textiles,” explains Peters.

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Binani buys Belgian fibreglass company 3B

Binani Industries Limited, the holding company of USD 1.6 billion Braj Binani Group, today announced the acquisition of 3B-The Fibreglass Company, a Europe-based major in fibreglass products and technologies. Binani Industries Limited is one of India’s leading global diversified business houses, with interests in cement, zinc, glass fibre, composites and ready-mix concrete.

The Braj Binani Group has acquired a 100 per cent equity interest in 3B from Platinum Equity.

Headquartered in Battice, Belgium, 3B is Europe’s leading manufacturer of fibreglass for reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermoset polymer applications, and is a preferred supplier to global leaders in industries including automotive and wind energy.

This acquisition is part of Braj Binani Group’s strategy to expand its footprint in the global fibreglass market. It further augments the Group’s technological and marketing capabilities in the fibreglass business.

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New opportunities for Indian customers from Trutzschler Nonwovens

Trutzschler Nonwovens offers customized solutions for manufacturing of hygiene and medical applications like cotton pads, cotton roll, zigzag cotton, ear buds, cotton balls & tampon production etc., based on bleached cotton & its blends with viscose.

The unique benefits offered over the existing system are less number of machines resulting in space, power, and labor saving with better quality.

Trutzschler Hygiene Card TC07H, comes with product specific attachments, these product and attachments and its result are-

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In Technical Textiles Sector Gujarat to tap USD 400 mn investment

The state of Gujarat is expected to receive around Rs 20 billion (USD 400 mn) in fresh investments in the burgeoning technical textiles sector, said a top official of the Ministry of Industry in the Gujarat government.

“This amount is expected to be invested in the technical textiles industry as well as the converting industry (Those who convert technical textile goods into final products)”, said Dr Chandan Chatterjee, Director - Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb).

There are more than 1,000 technical textile units functioning in Gujarat. They are mostly woven-fabric based units. However now, the Gujarat government plans to focus on development of the nonwovens sector.

To make this a reality, Gujarat will launch a first-of-its-kind state-level initiative called – ‘Mission Technical Textiles’, which will help in research and development activities for new product development and also help entrepreneurs source raw materials.

As part of the initiative, Gujarat will allocate Rs three billion (USD 60 mn) for the promotion of the sector of which, the government will make provision for Rs 500 million (USD 10 mn) in the first year, Rs 1 billion (USD 20 mn) in the second year and Rs 1.5 billion (USD 30 mn) in the third year.

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GreenFields helps deliver 2012 Olympic legacy strategy with dual use artificial turf pitch

As part of the 2012 London Olympics and 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games legacy strategy, GreenFields have installed a new dual use artificial turf pitch certified for both Rugby and Football usage. Following the legacy strategy, pitches can still be used after the Olympic Games. The new pitch, which is only the third of its kind in Scotland, will serve the local rugby and football clubs as well as providing access for numerous smaller community clubs and local schools.

Highest certified standards

With competing requirements from both Haddington Athletic Football Club and Haddington Rugby Club, East Lothian Council decided that the most practical and cost effective solution was to opt for a dual usage artificial turf pitch. Any concerns that a dual usage pitch might lead to compromises were eliminated by choosing the GreenFields solution. This option guarantees the highest quality standards for both sports. The new pitch is both FIFA 2 Star certified, the highest standard achievable, and IRB certified to Regulation 22, the recognised standard that allows matches up to International Standard to be played on the surface.

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PSG College of Technology to host a National Conference on Technical Textiles

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore in association with Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad will host the National conference on January 24, 2012, which will focus on Industrial & Protective Textiles, a wider category of Technical Textiles. Technical Textiles holds an immense scope for the developing world in terms of employment, new industry, research and exports.

Since Technical textiles research in India is now at growing stage, this conference will provide a National platform for product development through the knowledge and technology sharing and will create awareness amongst participants about the importance of research in this area. The technical sessions of the conference consists of invited lectures by eminent speakers, oral and poster presentations by researchers.

Recently Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India has sanctioned one time grant of Rs 25 crore to NITRA and IIT, Delhi to set up Centre of excellence (COE) on PROTECH-Protective textiles with NITRA as lead partner. Also Ministry has funded PSG College of Technology for setting up COE on INDUTECH-Industrial Textiles.

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James Heal Introduces newly designed Universal Strength Tester

Titan4 features intelligent, easy-to-use TestWise Test Analysis Software, an extensive range of specimen grips and a comprehensive library of International standards and retailers’ own test methods.

The TestWise Test Analysis Software is a new addition to Titan4, inspired by our Textile and Technical Experts, and you can start testing in just ‘Three Clicks’..TestWise has an extensive library of preloaded National and International standards, as well as Retailers’ test methods. Standards can be found easily using the search filters and favourite standards can be saved.

Titan4 operates, as standard, in both tension and compression and has an extensive range of tool-free, interchangeable specimen grips. A choice of three load cells - up to 3000N (approx 300kg) are available, which are supplied in cartridge form to improve protection and to facilitate safe handling and storage.

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ComforJet yarns license for Hermann Bühler

The spinning company, Hermann Bühler AG, in Switzerland has acquired the Rieter license for ComforJet® yarns. The official handover of the certificate took place at the ITMA in Barcelona. On the Rieter stand in the presence of numerous visitors, Reto Thom, Rieter’s Head of Sales, presented the certificate to Mr. Dr. Beat Denzler, Chairman of the Board and Mr. Martin Kägi, CEO Hermann Bühler AG.

The spinning company, Hermann Bühler AG, with headquarters in Winterthur-Sennhof, Switzerland, produces yarns for customers with the highest demands. With innovative products, top quality and a perfect customer service, the spinning plant sets standards. Always interested in the latest technology, Hermann Bühler AG has been involved from the start in the development of the Rieter air-jet spinning machine. Consequently, the company is also one of the first certified suppliers of ComforJet® yarns.

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Range of KARL MAYER Warp Preparation Machines for Technical Textiles Sector

The textile and clothing industry is continuing to pin all its hopes on technical textiles, especially in the highly developed world. According to the Industrieverband Veredlung, Garne, Gewebe, Technische Textilien, IVGT (Industrial Association for Finishing, Yarns, Fabrics and Technical Textiles), their share of total sales in the textile industry currently amounts to more than 50%, which represents an increase of more than 25% over the last ten years.

The growth potential of these functional textile materials is due to their wide range of different end-uses. They are used in a wide variety of different industrial sectors and are benefiting from a relatively strong growth in demand. /1/

In order to take the best advantage of the opportunities on offer, the entire manufacturing process must be as efficient as possible.

KARL MAYER’s warp preparation machines win maximum points in terms of productivity and versatility. This complete provider of preparatory machines for the weaving and warp knitting sectors can supply a wide range of machinery for producing technical textiles, and these can be combined to create customised solutions. The Opt-O-Matic sectional warping machine and the MULTITENS yarn tensioning system are both worth a special mention here.

The count of technical yarns presents a particular challenge. Yarns having a count of above 1,100 dtex are usually heavy, require high processing forces, and tend to form large yarn balloons during take-off at high speeds. If the yarn ends fall down in an uncontrolled manner, this can also result in unwinding of the entire package. Stiff yarns run the risk of jumping out of the yarn guides and thick yarns do not adhere securely to the package because of their relatively small area in relation to their large circumference - and these are just some of the factors that have to be taken into account when processing technical yarns.

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New TruSoft Fiber delivers Wow Factor

INVISTA Surfaces, a division of INVISTA Performance Surfaces & Materials and maker of STAINMASTER® carpet fibers, complements its constantly expanding portfolio with a new fiber innovation designed to “wow” consumers looking for the ultimate in softness, beauty and performance.

STAINMASTER® carpet with TruSoft™ fiber will make its debut at the SURFACES tradeshow, and is being promoted as ‘the softest STAINMASTER® fiber yet’! This new soft nylon 6,6 fiber -- which can be manufactured in many colors, styles and patterns – will help carpets stay soft, durable and beautiful, while delivering the consumer-expected benefits of STAINMASTER® carpet stain and soil resistance. STAINMASTER® carpets with TruSoft™ fiber will become available beginning late in the first quarter of 2012.

“We continually challenge ourselves to look for opportunities to improve upon our offerings to help create differentiated value for our customers,” said Steve Griffith, chief marketing officer, INVISTA Surfaces. “Our market research continues to confirm that consumers want carpets that are both durable and soft. Through extensive testing, our R&D team has struck the optimum balance of soft fiber design with our proprietary stain and soil resist technologies to create a soft fiber platform on which we are proud to hang the STAINMASTER® brand name. And, if the reaction from our customers is an indication of success, we are very excited because they’ve been amazed by how great it feels.”

Tom Levi, owner of Levi’s 4 Floors, a long-time STAINMASTER® Flooring Center, added, “These carpets can sell themselves with one little touch. This product is going to be a game changer. Its fantastic, soft touch combined with the proven durability of STAINMASTER® products is going to influence the way people select their new carpet.”

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