PAM: product developments and innovations, May 2021
This report provides information on the latest developments in antimicrobial fabrics, finishing treatments, fabric technologies, and much more.
28th May 2021
Report summary
This report provides information on the latest developments in antimicrobial fabrics, finishing treatments, fabric technologies, insulation, membranes, performance apparel, performance fabrics, protective fabrics and workwear.
Furthermore, the report includes news from the following innovative brands and other organisations: Bergans, clim8, Dow, DuPont Biomaterials, Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel, Halley Stevensons, HeiQ, Mechanix Wear, NICCA Chemical, NIPI (Natural Insulation Products Inc), Nylstar, Optimer Brands, Polartec, Primaloft, Royal DSM (DSM), Rudolf Group, Spinnova, Sympatex and Westex.
Freudenberg PMA plans competence centres in Europe
As a result of massive market changes, the company is planning to concentrate on manufacturing base materials for interlinings in Weinheim.
25th January 2021
Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel produces interlinings for all segments of the apparel industry. At present, the company manufactures interlinings for the European mass market at its site in Weinheim, Germany, while high-quality canvas interlinings for the European luxury market are made at the site in Sant´Omero, southern Italy.
As a result of massive market changes, the company is planning to concentrate on manufacturing base materials for interlinings in Weinheim. Base material finishing and coating is to be bundled at Sant´Omero. For this purpose, two lines are to be relocated from Weinheim to Sant´Omero. The company plans to conclude this measure by the end of 2022.