- Technical Absorbents (TAL) has been officially recognised for innovation by two leading industry organisations

- At the Tire Technology Expo in Cologne Saurer Allma Product Line focused on the successful energy-saving Allma tire cord cabling machine CC4, the new energy-saving retrofit package for the Allma CC3 and the ultimately flexible two-for-one twisting machine, the Allma CC3-Combi.

- Rhodia, a member of the Solvay Group, is pushing the envelope in cosmetotextiles with new applications for polyamide textile yarn Emana, a Brazilian innovation that was one of the company's highlights at this year's Colombiatex of the Americas, Latin America's leading product and technology exhibition in the sector.

- Tatham, UK has a long history with medical textile processing. Its specialist understanding of medical fibre processing enables it to provide machinery that is designed for the application. This approach ensures a quality dressing is produced and high value fibres are not wasted.

- Clariant's Textile Chemicals Business Unit showcased its innovative products, processes and effects at Technotex 2013 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, recently.

- INDA has announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance agreement with the China Nonwoven and Industrial Textile Association (CNITA).

- While solar technology is yet to gain precedence across the globe, a few Japanese researchers have created solar-cell fabric that can harness the energy while on the go.

- Goyal Knitfab Pvt Ltd, Surat has announced the successful development of 3D spacer for various applications.

- A new book titled Introduction to Nonwovens Technology by two of the leading authorities in the field, Mr Subhash Batra and Dr Behnam Pourdeyhimi has recently been launched.

- A total of 15 of the most innovative and successful new products in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industries over the past three years have been nominated as finalists for the prestigious IDEA13 Achievement Awards.

- The 2nd edition of Technotex - 2013 - India's premier show on Technical Textiles, organised by Ministry of Textiles and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industries of India (FICCI), saw participation from over 100 companies across the globe.

- Teijin Limited announced that it has begun operating a pilot plant for the fully integrated production of carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) components from carbon fibre on the premises of its Matsuyama Factory in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

- At IDEA'13 in Miami, USA, international technology Group ANDRITZ - uniting three leading suppliers to the nonwovens industry under one roof - will present its extended product portfolio.

- The average weight of textile materials in a mid-size car will grow by 35% between now and 2020, according to Textiles Intelligence.

- Fibre-reinforced composites often aim to improve the strength to weight and stiffness to weight ratios and these properties reduce the weight of the components produced by the fibres, underscore the rising interest and potential in fibre-reinforced composites.

- During the last many years, sportswear has taken on a new look as lifestyle wear, and accordingly, function required for sportswear on the whole has changed to meet these new requirements.

- For the manufacture of automotive seat belts, nylon fibre is costlier than polyester, but due to better properties it is more cost effective than polyester.

- Pierre Wiertz, General Manager of EDANA, while welcoming Mr David Rousse as the new President of INDA, underscored the positive relationship and joint projects delivered by the two associations.

- VERDOL was present at the CINTE Techtextil China 2012 Show held in Shanghai very recently, in which it exhibited its Universal Twister & Cabler UTC 60 for industrial yarn processing.

- Dyneema®, has introduced Dyneema® Max Technology DM20, a new fibre designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength and durability- ideal for standing rigging.