Flame retardant (FR) chemicals are used in almost all upholstery and soft furniture materials, particularly foams, mattresses and upholstery fabrics. However, many of these chemicals pose a risk to human health and the environment—particularly through the release of toxic smoke during combustion but ...

Fibre-to-fibre recycling dominated discussions at the 64th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC), held in Dornbirn, Austria, in September 2025. The congress shone a spotlight on circularity, particularly the circularity of protective clothing—the market for which is highly regional, shaped b ...

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of trends in man-made fibre production by fibre type, and it provides forecasts of man-made fibre production to 2030. It also provides an overview of general trends in natural fibre production by fibre type, including animal fibres and plant-based fibres ...

This report provides information on the latest developments in composites, fabrics, fibres, finishing, nonwovens and smart textiles. The report includes information and analysis relating to a number of innovative companies and other organisations worldwide, including: A+ Composites; Ace Link Armor; ...

This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; business news; events; investments; and joint ventures. The report contains news relating to a number of innovative companies, other organisations, an ...

In this report, the first in a series of three in which the world’s top 40 nonwovens producers are profiled, Karen Bitz provides the latest information and analysis about the activities of the world’s leading ten producers of nonwovens. For many of the top ten players, sales in 2024 remained flat co ...