KARL MAYER: Highly Efficient Production Of Mosquito Net Fabrics

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — August 20, 2026 — Mosquitoes may be tiny, but they are far more dangerous than large predators. According to estimates, they are responsible for up to around one million deaths per year. Malaria alone, transmitted by these blood-sucking insects, caused approximately 597,000 deaths among around 263 million cases in 2023.

To protect people from mosquito bites, the World Health Organization (WHO) primarily recommends LLINs (Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets). These long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets are easy to use, highly effective, and inexpensive to manufacture. They can be produced on KARL MAYER warp knitting machines with outstanding efficiency and quality.

Mechanical and Chemical Protection

Mosquito nets are designed to serve both as a physical barrier and as a means of killing or repelling mosquitoes. At the same time, they must allow sufficient air circulation.

Standard mosquito nets made of PES multifilament meet this requirement through defined stitch densities – that is, the number of mesh openings per unit area. This ensures mechanical protection. In addition, the mesh textiles must provide defined strength characteristics to ensure that mosquitoes cannot find any openings. The WHO recommends a bursting strength of at least 505 kPa for multifilament yarns with a count of 100 denier and 220 kPa for 75 denier yarns. /1/

The nets also provide chemical protection through treatment with contact insecticides.

Manufacturing with Maximum Precision

Two-bar tricot machine TM 2

Warp knitted mosquito nets are predominantly produced on two-bar tricot machines, namely the TM 2 and HKS 2-M from KARL MAYER. When PES filament yarns are used, machine gauges of E28 or E32 are typically employed. For processing polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament yarns, E14 is the standard gauge, although slight deviations above or below this value are also common.

The two yarn materials differ in terms of construction, properties, and insecticide application. While PES fabrics are impregnated with the insecticidal agent during the finishing process, the agent is already incorporated into the HDPE granulate before filament production.

On the TM 2 and HKS 2-M, these yarns are transformed into mosquito nets with exceptional productivity and premium quality. Thanks to their outstanding precision, the machines meet the strict requirements regarding dimensional stability, uniformity of mesh openings, tear resistance, and fabric weight.

This precision is essential, as deviations from the specified net structure can ultimately put human lives at risk.

In addition to two-bar tricot machines, three-bar machines in gauge E18 are also used for certain protective applications involving multifilament yarns.

Mosquito Nets: Products with Enormous Market Potential

The global market potential for mosquito nets is enormous. In Africa alone, hundreds of millions of long-lasting insecticidal nets are distributed regularly and typically need to be replaced every three to five years. This creates recurring replacement demand.

Further growth is driven by the fact that mosquito nets are not only an essential healthcare product for billions of people but are increasingly becoming consumer and outdoor products as well. According to Market Intelo, the global mosquito net market was valued at USD 3.2 billion in 2025. By 2034, the market is expected to reach USD 5.1 billion, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. /2/

Posted: August 25, 2026

Source: KARL MAYER Verwaltungsgesellschaft SE

Barmag Presents Metering Pump Solutions At ASE China

REMSCHEID, Germany — August 20, 2026 — From September 15 to 17, 2026, Barmag’s Pumps Division will present its solutions for the precise delivery and metering of adhesives, sealants, and other high-viscosity media at ASE China at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The focus of the exhibition will be on high-precision gear metering pumps that help plant managers sustainably optimize material usage, process stability, and product quality. (Booth E4235)

Precision for Adhesives and Sealants

Focus on rising raw material costs: At ASE, Barmag presents material-efficient pump technology for adhesive and sealant applications.

The demands placed on modern adhesive and sealant applications are constantly increasing. Manufacturers expect reproducible dosing results, minimal material loss, and reliable processing in increasingly demanding processes. This is precisely where Barmag’s product portfolio comes into play.

Material efficiency as a competitive advantage
At ASE China, Barmag is focusing in particular on its solutions for hot-melt adhesives, PUR systems, silicones, resins, and two-component adhesives and sealants. The pumps in the GA/GX series, in particular, enable uniform, low-pulsation delivery of these media, thereby contributing to consistently high product quality and reduced material consumption. “Rising raw material costs and increasing quality requirements make precise metering more important today than ever before. With our pumps, we help users make their processes more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective,” explains Andreas Heitzer, Key Account Manager of the Pumps Division.

In addition, with the GA series, Barmag offers metering pump solutions for shear-sensitive media where product properties must be preserved during pumping. This is particularly important for certain reactive adhesives, silicones, or filled sealants. Gentle pumping minimizes product changes and ensures uniform material application. This increases process reliability and ensures consistently high quality of the end product.

Partner for demanding metering applications

With decades of experience in metering technology, Barmag is one of the leading suppliers of high-precision gear metering pumps for industrial applications. These solutions are used worldwide in adhesive, sealant, coating, laminating, and hot-melt systems, as well as in plastics processing. At ASE China, Barmag invites trade visitors to discuss the latest developments in metering and conveying technology and to learn about customized solutions for future adhesive and sealant applications.

Posted: August 25, 2026

Source: BARMAG – A Subsidiary of the Rieter Group

Crystal International Marks 100% Renewable Electricity Coverage At Three Factories

HONG KONG — August 18, 2026 — Crystal International Group Limited (“Crystal International” or the “Group”) is expediting its renewable energy transition across global operations through a combination of onsite rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, green electricity purchases, and International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs).

Apart from onsite solar PV installation, Crystal International is leveraging I-RECs to advance renewable energy transition as a practical pathway across manufacturing markets.

These measures advance the Group’s Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050 ambition. To date, 3 intimate factories in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka achieved 100% renewable electricity coverage on a market-based greenhouse gas accounting basis.

In addition to its renewable energy portfolio with 24.6 MW of installed solar PV capacity in the operating countries, Crystal International has been actively sourcing I-RECs and off-site green electricity, to reduce carbon emissions from purchased electricity on a market-based basis. The initiative is in line with the growing customer expectations. The procurement of I-RECs reflects the Group’s practical and progressive approach to accelerating renewable electricity use across complex manufacturing supply chains.

Building on the achievement of 3 factories in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka attaining 100% renewable electricity coverage on a market-based greenhouse gas accounting basis in 2025, Crystal International is continually working with all factories to scale up renewable energy adoption, by purchasing green electricity and I-RECs matched with their grid electricity consumption. Since 2025, the Group has procured 85,600 MWh of I-RECs and green electricity, offsetting 45,200 tCO2e. The Group aims to maximise renewable electricity coverage by 2030.

“Transitioning to renewable electricity requires both immediate action and long-term system transformation. While we continue to invest in on-site solar PV, market-based instruments such as I-RECs and green electricity purchase enable us to support renewable electricity generation while expanding access to clean energy solutions,” said Catherine Chiu, Vice President – Corporate Quality & Sustainability at Crystal International.

Crystal International’s ongoing net zero roadmap comprises a combination of strategies focusing on renewable energy, productivity enhancement, energy efficiency and fuel switching. The Group remains committed to creating long-term value while contributing to global climate actions through continued investment in renewable energy and low-carbon manufacturing.

Posted: August 25, 2026

Source: Crystal International Group Limited

Erik Moesch Joins Direct Sales Team At Herculite Products, Inc.

EMIGSVILLE, PA — August 17, 2026 — Herculite Products is pleased to announce that Erik Moesch is joining Herculite as the new Northeastern Regional Sales Manager on the Direct Sales Team. Herculite is excited to expand its sales team to support continued strong growth in that market.

Erik Moesch

Erik will oversee the Northeast region of our Direct Sales team, partnering with customers across our engineered solutions, healthcare, agriculture, and tent and structure markets. His experience in relationship-driven sales and strategic account development will help strengthen our presence in these key industries.

Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from East Stroudsburg University and has more than ten years of sales and account management experience. He currently lives in York, Pennsylvania, with his child, girlfriend, and three of their dogs. Erik grew up playing baseball and remains an avid fan to this day. When he’s not at home or watching baseball, you can find him on his local golf course.

At Herculite, we are committed to delivering the highest level of service, support, and innovation in the industry. We are confident that Erik’s energy, communication skills, and customer-focused approach will make him a valuable addition to our team and enable him to contribute meaningfully to our mission.

Posted: August 25, 2026

Source: Herculite®, Inc.

Usha Yarns Secures Growth Equity Investment From Fullerton Carbon Action Fund

CHANDIGARH, India — July 14, 2026 — Usha Yarns Limited (“Usha Yarns”), a producer of high-quality recycled yarns with advanced, well established production processes, today announced a growth equity investment from the Fullerton Carbon Action Fund (“Fullerton”), a private equity strategy managed by Fullerton Fund Management that backs established mid-market companies across Emerging Asia to accelerate decarbonization.

Founded in 1995 and operating recycling and yarn manufacturing units near Chandigarh, Usha Yarns converts post-industrial cotton and recycled PET into yarns sold under its “Puneh” brand. Pre-coloured at the recycling stage, its yarns help customers reduce downstream dyeing costs, while its chain-of-custody and sustainability credentials — validated against several global certifications and benchmarks — align with the circularity and traceability standards that global apparel brands increasingly require.

The investment will support Usha Yarns’ next stage of scale up — expanding recycled yarn capacity, deepening the traceability of its feedstock sourcing, and broadening its supply of high-quality recycled yarns to apparel and textile brands across global markets.

Recycled yarns with verified traceability are fast becoming a supply chain imperative for global apparel brands — and Usha Yarns is one of the few producers already operating at that standard.

“Over more than two decades we have built deep expertise in turning textile waste into high-quality, affordable recycled yarns,” said Anurag Gupta, Managing Director of Usha Yarns. “Fullerton understood our business from the first conversation — not just the financials, but what it actually takes to produce recycled yarn at consistent quality and scale. We look forward to building the next chapter of Usha Yarns together — taking our products to more brands across global markets, with the traceability and reliability they increasingly expect.”

“Mechanical cotton recycling at consistent, brand-grade quality is one of the hardest things to do in textiles, and Usha Yarns is among the very few that have demonstrated it, at scale. As global brands move from sustainability pledges to binding requirements, demand for recycled materials will outpace supply — and our role is to help Usha scale to meet it, adding capacity, broadening the product range and customer base, and backing the promoters with long-term capital, capabilities and networks to build an enduring, institutional-grade business,” said Akhil Jain, Partner at Fullerton Carbon Action Fund.

Posted: August 18, 2026

Source: Usha Yarns Limited

UNIFI®, Makers Of REPREVE®, Announces An Agreement To Sell Non-Strategic Real Estate In The U.S.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — August 18, 2026 — Unifi, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “UNIFI”), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of two non-strategic real estate assets across its operating base in Yadkin County, North Carolina for approximately $60 million before fees and expenses.

The non-strategic real estate assets include approximately 120 acres of land and 500,000 square feet of warehouse space across two separate operating locations in Yadkin County, North Carolina. The transaction is expected to close in the Company’s second fiscal quarter, unless extended by the parties, subject to satisfaction of certain closing conditions as described in the associated Form 8-K filing.

“This transaction demonstrates our focus on optimizing the efficiency of our U.S. business and makes UNIFI a leaner and more profitable organization,” said Eddie Ingle, Chief Executive Officer of UNIFI, Inc. “Working with the buyer, we were able to identify portions of our real estate portfolio that would be most beneficial to a new owner while being least impactful to our ongoing operations and production capacity.

“This carve out of assets is expected to have minimal operational impact to our business and create no downtime in our daily processes. Our U.S. based operations will maintain their current production capacities and there will be no changes to how we service our customers out of UNIFI’s Yadkin County campus. Upon closing this transaction, UNIFI would retire a substantial amount of debt and significantly improve its financial flexibility.”

Posted: August 18, 2026

Source: UNIFI, Inc.

INDA Now Accepting Abstracts For The 2027 World Of Wipes® International Conference

CARY, N.C. — August 18, 2026 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is now accepting abstracts for the 2027 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, taking place June 7-10, 2027, in Indianapolis, IN.

Professionals from across the wipes supply chain are invited to submit abstracts highlighting new products, technologies, materials, market developments, research, and other insights shaping the future of the wipes industry. Abstracts are due January 22, 2027.

Prospective presenters should submit a concise abstract of one to two paragraphs describing their proposed presentation and its relevance to wipes, wipe manufacturing, or the broader wipes marketplace. Abstracts may be submitted online through the WOW website at https://www.worldofwipes.org/call-for-papers.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Dry and Wet Wipes
  • End-Use Markets
  • Market Statistics and Data
  • Raw Materials and Fibers
  • Sustainability
  • Fabric Formation
  • Ingredients, Formulations, and Lotions
  • Flexible and Rigid Packaging
  • Machinery and Equipment
  • Flushability
  • Single-Use Plastics
  • Labeling and Regulations
  • Circular Economy

Presenting at WOW 2027 provides an opportunity to share expertise and innovation with an engaged audience of wipes professionals while building connections across the entire supply chain, from raw material and technology suppliers to converters, brands, and retailers. Presenters will contribute to the conversations, ideas, and developments shaping the future of the global wipes industry.

For more information or to submit an abstract, visit

https://www.worldofwipes.org/call-for-papers

Registration, exhibit, and sponsorships details for WOW 2027 will be announced in late January 2027.

Posted: August 18, 2026

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, Inc. Names Keith Horn Vice President Of Manufacturing For Ranlo Plant

VALDESE, N.C. — August 17, 2026 — Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, Inc. (MSYG) today announced that Keith Horn has joined the company as Vice President of Manufacturing for its Ranlo Plant, effective July 27, 2026.

Keith Horn

Horn brings more than 30 years of experience in worsted wool spinning operations. In this role, he will lead manufacturing operations at Ranlo, with a focus on strengthening operational performance, maintaining consistent product quality, and strengthening MSYG’s position as a leading U.S. worsted spinning operation.

“We are pleased to welcome Keith to MSYG,” said Tim Manson, President. “His deep experience in long staple and worsted spinning, combined with his proven manufacturing leadership, will be an important asset as we continue to improve the capabilities and performance of our Ranlo operation.”

MSYG, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Meridian Industries, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of five operating companies within the Meridian organization and operates two textile facilities in North Carolina.

The Ranlo Plant is a long staple worsted spinning operation that produces worsted counts from 1’s to 36’s in singles or plied yarns. The facility also produces hollow spindle and fancy twist bouclé yarns, primarily from synthetic fibers, as well as air jet textured yarns. Meridian Mill House, MSYG’s luxury craft business, is also housed at the Ranlo facility.

The Valdese Plant is a state-of-the-art dye house with package dye, space dye, top dye, and tow dye capabilities across all dyeable substrates.

MSYG supplies products for hosiery and apparel, home furnishings and upholstery, industrial, military, medical, craft, and other textile markets.

Posted: August 17, 2026

Source: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, Inc. (MSYG)

NC State To Spearhead 10-Year, $480 Million Effort To Bolster Defense Textile Manufacturing

RALEIGH, N.C. — August 17, 2026 — North Carolina State University has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of War initiative aimed at modernizing textile manufacturing in the United States to support the defense industry.

The FutureTEX award – which includes $36 million in its first year and has a ceiling of $480 million over a decade – brings together industry, government, university and nonprofit partners to advance manufacturing technologies of textiles for military and domestic applications.  FutureTEX will champion workforce development and modernization of facilities and equipment to increase U.S. competitiveness.

FutureTEX’s goal is to work with American manufacturing to capitalize on digital infrastructure and other emerging technologies making the domestic supply network more robust for the defense industrial base. Core partners in establishing FutureTEX include Drexel University, Gaston College, Georgia Tech, ISAIC and UMass Lowell.

FutureTEX will empower American textile manufacturing by adopting advanced technologies and techniques to enable manufacturing of new materials and improve capability industry-wide. The initiative is actively recruiting industry partners to be part of the project, and has already received more than 100 letters of support from industry organizations.

“North Carolina and NC State University have an enduring legacy with both the military and textiles industry, with NC State having the only college in North America dedicated to textiles,” says NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell. “We are honored to serve thousands of military affiliated students and participate in research partnerships that support our armed forces, like FutureTEX. I am proud our university will play a critical role in this national effort that will strengthen our economy and defense infrastructure.”

One of NC State’s first objectives under FutureTEX is to work with Gaston College to establish a nonprofit organization that will assume administrative oversight of the initiative. This new institute will be housed at the Gaston College’s Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, N.C., with hubs in Raleigh, N.C., Philadelphia, Pa., Lowell, Mass., Atlanta, Ga.

“FutureTEX is focused on creating a cutting-edge national ecosystem for defense textiles that simply doesn’t exist today,” says David Hinks, chief strategic partnerships officer of FutureTEX and the Prakash Chand Kochhar Dean of NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles. “This will involve commercializing applied research to help American textile manufacturing meet the needs of both the warfighter and the domestic textile industry.

“NC State is a leader in technology commercialization, and the Wilson College of Textiles is a leader in applied research and education, so we’re spearheading this project,” says Hinks. “Transferring administrative oversight to a new nonprofit organization will allow us to focus on our strengths – education, innovation, and commercialization.”

“North Carolina and Gaston County have deep roots in the textile industry dating back to the late 19th century, making it only natural that our state is anchoring an initiative aimed at strengthening advanced textile manufacturing and supporting warfighters,” says John Hauser, president of Gaston College.

“With Gaston College’s deep-rooted commitment to workforce development and the textile industry, we are uniquely positioned to propel this manufacturing innovation institute forward with all of our partners.”

“Drexel embraces new models of innovation that eliminate borders between traditional disciplines,” says Genevieve Dion, director of Drexel’s Center for Functional Fabrics. “FutureTEX brings together a collaborative group dedicated to securing the future of textiles across the US supply chain. We are excited to join this crucial effort.”

“NC State is a national leader in technology transfer and industry collaboration,” says Krista Walton, vice chancellor for research and innovation at NC State. “Our extensive expertise in applied research is evidenced by the many products and successful companies that started at NC State – and as a member of more Manufacturing USA institutes than almost any other university in the nation, our long track record of leadership brings unique advantages to this initiative to advance the future of manufacturing.”

Posted: August 17, 2026

Source: North Carolina State University

Europe Is Committed To Recycling End-Of-Life Wind Turbine Blades

DUISBURG, Germany — August 17, 2026 — Starting in 2026, Europe’s wind energy industry has committed itself to ensuring that wind turbine blades do not end up in landfills once they reach the end of their service life.

The EU-funded research project REWIND is exploring ways to reuse this composite waste. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are one of 13 project partners from seven countries.

Yarns manufactured from recycled glass fibers. Photo: DITF

REWIND stands for Efficient Decommissioning, Repurposing and Recycling to increase the Circularity of End-of-Life Wind Energy Systems. The project partners are developing basic technologies and processes for the dismantling, recycling, and reuse of composite materials. The goal is to make wind turbine blades recyclable instead of sending them to landfills or incinerating them.

The consortium has validated a model that can predict the mechanical behavior of recovered materials with an accuracy of over 90%. This makes them suitable for demanding applications, such as in electric vehicles or as insulation material.

At the DITF, yarns and fabrics are developed from both glass and carbon fibers recycled by the project partners for use in new components or repair kits for wind turbines. In an initial step, the recycled fibers were examined, primarily to determine which processing methods they are suitable for.

The research team is pursuing two different approaches. In the first process route, the recycled glass fibers are processed into high-value textile reinforcements. To do this, the fibers are pre-opened, carded, spun into yarns, and then processed into fabrics that are reinforced in both one or two directions. A first milestone has been the development of a recycled glass fiber yarn (rGF/polyamide-6 yarn) with a fiber volume content of around 40%, which is suitable for thermoplastic composite applications, such as structural components in automotive engineering.

Furthermore, the researchers succeeded in producing a yarn consisting of as much as 98% recycled glass fibers (rGF). The yarn was then used to manufacture a woven fabric with parallel fiber orientation (UD fabric). This demonstrated for the first time that specifically oriented textile reinforcement structures made from recycled glass fibers can be produced, which are optimally adapted to mechanical loads.

The second process route investigates the processing of long-fiber delamination (LFD) tapes – which are planed directly from wind turbine blades – into UD fabrics. These LFD tapes represent a novel class of semi-finished textile products manufactured from fully cured recycled glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP). Currently, research is conducted to determine the extent to which these intermediate products are suitable as high-performance reinforcement structures for fiber-reinforced composites.

Posted: August 17, 2026

Source: Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung (DITF)

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