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New polymers, bio-composites, technical yarn formulations, and recycled acrylic grades.
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JINTEX has launched JINFIX PA-5408, a bisphenol-free fixing agent for nylon and its blends dyed with acid and metal-complex dyes. The product is independently verified as bisphenol-free and offers improved wet fastness, shade stability, hydrophilicity and reduced fixing-spot formation. It is positioned to help textile processors meet evolving quality and chemical compliance standards.
Ultima Displays has installed a life-sized F1 racing car model built from Formulate tension fabric materials at its Corby showroom, after the replica received a Highly Commended prize at the Print Industry Awards 2026. The model, first shown at The Print Show 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, integrates a race simulator with seat, steering wheel, and pedals. Trade partners can book showroom visits to view the display and Ultima's wider range of display innovations.
Partners are targeting seaweed-based waterproof textiles, according to Ecotextile News. The source provides no further details on the partners, materials, or technical specifications.
Reju has recruited six mills to produce recycled polyester, according to Ecotextile News. The report names no specific mills, capacities, or timelines for the arrangement.
The Functional Fabric Fair in Portland attracted record attendance with over 350 exhibitors, highlighting bio-based materials as a central theme for performance apparel. The event, held October 26-28, saw a 7% attendance increase over autumn 2025 and introduced a new Cellulose Forum covering hemp, flax, lyocell, modal and viscose. Seven companies received innovation awards, including Paltext for overall innovation and Pontetorto for eco performance, while sessions addressed circularity, regulatory compliance and AI application.
Sanitized introduced Odorex EON, a biocide-free treatment that adsorbs odour molecules and releases sebum residues during laundering, while Rudolf launched Ruco-Dry Eco CWS, a water-repellent finish for cotton fabrics with high hydrostatic pressure resistance. Both technologies target persistent odours and declining weather protection to extend the useful life of performance apparel and technical textiles. The developments were highlighted at Performance Days in Munich on October 13-14th.
The global cast acrylic sheets market is projected to reach USD 7.65 billion by 2035, according to openPR.com. The report covers major suppliers including Röhm, Covestro, 3A, Trinseo, 3M, and Avery.
Reju is collaborating with six mills—A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles, Tintex Textiles, FOV Fabrics, Utenos, and Swisstex Direct—to develop fabrics and move its regenerated polyester from raw output into finished fabric.
FiltXPO 2026, organized by INDA, convened filtration industry leaders on October 28-29 in Minneapolis, showcasing award-winning technologies including Solberg's automated liquid management system and Ahlstrom's OptiPad depth filtration media.
Hexcel will supply advanced composites to the US bobsleigh and skeleton teams, according to JEC. The announcement names Hexcel as the composites supplier for both national teams. No further technical specifications, volumes, or timelines were disclosed in the source text.
CTC Global's ACCC conductor, featuring a hybrid carbon and glass fibre core, was used to refurbish a 20 kV overhead power line in Slovenia's Julian Alps without modifying existing support structures.
Northern Light Composites (nlcomp) has launched the rTurbine project to design, build and install a demonstration vertical-axis wind turbine using its proprietary recyclable thermoplastic composite, rComposite, and photovoltaic panels.
Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its OEM development and industrial inkjet focus at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, drawing on more than 25 years of inkjet expertise to reinforce OEM UV ink technology.
Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance Days drew record attendance at its Fall 2026 Portland edition, up 7% versus Fall 2025, with a sold-out hall of more than 350 exhibitors and a capacity OIA Catalyst Conference of over 300 professionals.
US polymer specialist Americhem has acquired Noble Biomaterials, the developer of the Ionic+, X-Static and Circuitex platforms for antimicrobial, odour control and electrical conductivity functions in textiles and soft surfaces. The deal brings Noble's US manufacturing operations and intellectual property portfolio, developed over more than two decades, into Americhem's global functional fibres and polymer solutions business. Financial terms were not disclosed.
AVK, the German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, awarded first prizes in three categories at the 2026 AVK Innovation Awards, presented at JEC Composites Talks DACH in Cologne on October 20th.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift toward thermoplastic composite bodies and mould-free robotic forming reduces scrap and tooling lead times, but shop floors must validate thermal stability and fibre alignment before scaling these processes beyond prototype runs.
CCP Gransden leads Project OPTIMA, a two-year UK composites supply chain initiative supported by the ATI SME Programme, to accelerate industrial adoption of thermoplastic materials in aerospace.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Thermoplastic composite aerospace programs demand tight control of tape impregnation consistency and fabric forming parameters; inline monitoring and digital product passports add traceability overhead that must be balanced against production rates.
Researchers produced color masterbatches from blue spirulina, yellow curcumin, red beetroot, and green chlorophyllin via twin-screw extrusion and compounded them into PLA and PBS at 2–6 wt%, maintaining mechanical performance and melt flow within close margins.
Diatex has sold a 10% stake to Bpifrance and BNP Paribas Développement in May 2026 to finance acquisitions and international growth, as composites now represent 60% of its business. The French group, which employs around 100 people and exports to 58 countries, integrates weaving at TDM and cutting at Cipodec, using heated knives to seal synthetic textile edges and prevent fraying. Diatex is also developing reusable silicone- and rubber-based vacuum bagging solutions to reduce consumable waste and replace certain fluorinated materials.
