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Eastman Naia™ and DuPont Biomaterials Collaborate to Launch New Sustainable Fabric Collection

New fabric collection brings together Eastman Naia™ cellulosic fibers and DuPont™ Sorona® fibers to offer sustainable, exceptional performance fabrics for comfortable everyday wear KINGSPORT, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet a growing demand for sustainable fashion options, Eastman and DuPont Biomaterials today announced the launch of a fabric collection made with sustainable,...

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Unifi Presents New Sustainable Fibers That are Made from Recyclable Material

Unifi Presents New Sustainable Fibers That are Made from Recyclable Material

The New Sustainable Fibers include TruFlexx™ stretch fiber, TruClean™ anti-static fiber and REPREVE nylon staple fiber. The TruFlexx stretch fiber is made from 100% polyester for stretching and recovery applications. The static fiber inhibits static and cling, repels pet hair and lint and is suitable for apparel, pet bedding, upholstery, curtains and automotive whereas the REPREVE nylon...

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Michelman Fiber Sizing Used in Manufacturing of World's First Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel (COPV) made with Recycled Carbon Fiber

Michelman Fiber Sizing Used in Manufacturing of World's First Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel (COPV) made with Recycled Carbon Fiber

CINCINNATI, OH (June 27, 2017) - For the first time anywhere in the world, continuous recycled carbon fiber tow was used to manufacture a composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV). Steelhead Composites, Vartega and Michelman, all members of the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), collaborated on the project. The achievement marks the first time that waste...

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Michelman to Focus on the Power of Fiber Sizings at JEC World 2017

Michelman to Focus on the Power of Fiber Sizings at JEC World 2017

CINCINNATI, OH (February 15, 2017) – Michelman will use this year’s JEC World 2017 event in Paris, France to feature its versatile line of fiber sizings that are used by fiber producers and composite manufacturers to produce stronger, lighter and more durable composite parts. The company’s broad portfolio of products allows customers to tailor the surface chemistry of reinforcement fibers...

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Toray to Exhibit at CAMX 2016 and Showcase its Advanced Carbon Fiber and Engineered Products

TACOMA, Wash., Sept. 19, 2016 - Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc. and Toray Composites (America), Inc. will be exhibiting at CAMX in Anaheim, California September 27-29 in booth T84 to promote their latest innovations in Carbon Fiber and Composite Material. Toray's TORAYCA-® brand carbon fibers are globally recognized for their outstanding performance, quality and processing consistency, making...

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LCP Monofilament allows MRI-guided vascular intervention.

MRI-compatible LCP monofilament overcomes limitation of other vascular visualization procedures while removing radiation exposure from procedure. Along with- LCP (liquid crystal polymer), or thermoplastic resin, properties, this Class VI-approved and autoclavable product provides optimized torque response, pushability, and kink resistance. Tensile strength provides- safe braiding option for...

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