ExxonMobil Signature Polymers, TRAPO to Improve Car Mat Performance

By adding Vistamaxx ™ 6102 to its EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) formulations, TRAPO – a leading automotive accessories brand in Asia, is able to create a new generation of car mat series. The new Classic Mark IV mat displayed softer and better cushioning with improved anti-slip properties as compared to the current Classic Mark III mat.

The TRAPO Classic car mat series has used hook and loop fasteners at the back of its car mats to provide an anti-slip feature. However, hook and loop fasteners can cause damage to car floorboards. Therefore, TRAPO sought to formulate a new series of mats that can help reduce or eliminate hook and loop fastener usage to avoid this problem while providing good anti-slip performance.

ExxonMobil introduced Vistamaxx™ performance polymers to TRAPO for their new car mat formulation and with a few trials, gave birth to TRAPO new Classic Mark IV mats. TRAPO R&D leveraged Vistamaxx™ performance polymers to help design the new Classic Mark IV mat, which makes it possible to recycle the whole mat. There is also no need for any separation of the layers before recycling. This will potentially reduce waste, increase productivity and enable TRAPO to initiate a recycling program to collect these car mats when they have reached their end of lifecycle. TRAPO aims to repurpose them back to the formulation to produce new products/new car mats for the consumer. www.exxonmobilchemical.com

Dyneema® Launches New Fiber for Protective Gloves

Dyneema ®, an innovator of materials solutions, announced its third generation of Dyneema ® Diamond fiber. Surpassing cut protection and lightweight performance of prior-generation fiber, the new material enables gloves to be made using a single yarn technology – delivering built-in cut resistance without the need for reinforcement yarns. The result is a significant enhancement of comfort, dexterity, and user safety.

According to OSHA and the Bureau of Labor and Statistics 70% of workplace injuries result from gloves never being worn. Dyneema ® has been tackling this issue for over a decade through its market-leading Dyneema ® Diamond fiber technology, which supports the creation of protective gear with unmatched strength, wearability, and reliability. This unyielding commitment to excellence

First Standard for Conductive Yarns

The Global Electronics Association, in Bannockburn, Illinois, has issued the first global standard for classifying, designating and qualifying conductive yarns.

The release of IPC-8911, Requirements for Conductive Yarns for E-Textiles Applications will help address longstanding challenges in supply chain communication, product testing and material selection within the growing e-textiles industry.

The Global Electronics Association Releases IPC-8911: First-Ever Conductive Yarn Standard for E-Textile Application.

The Association retains the IPC brand for the industry’s standards and certification programs which are vital to ensure product reliability and consistency.

Developed by the IPC Conductive Yarns for E-Textiles Test Methods Task Group, IPC-8911 defines key yarn categories, introduces a standardized designation system and includes qualification and conformance requirements tailored to conductive yarns. The standard is supported by eight new test methods, designed to evaluate performance characteristics such as conductivity, mechanical durability and resistance to environmental and chemical exposures.

The task group included global experts from both textile and electronics sectors, with leadership from Joe Geiger of Bally Ribbon Mills and Sahar Rostami of Meta. www.electronics.org has earned Dyneema ® the trust of elite manufacturers in sectors, including automotive, medical, food, and heavy industry. With the new Dyneema ® Diamond 3.0 fiber technology, the result of three years’ dedicated research, testing, and market research, Dyneema ® raises the bar yet again, bringing unparalleled performance to industries where safety is non-negotiable.

Gloves made with Dyneema ® Diamond 3.0 are up to 40% lighter than those made with previous iterations of the fiber – a game-changer for user comfort. It also delivers breakthrough improvements in worker safety, with six times higher cut resistance than gloves made from generic HPPE fiber, and a +2-cut level compared to previous generations of Dyneema® fiber. Further advantages over other fibers include improved coating adhesion, higher fiber integrity, plus touchscreen friendliness. This all-around performance has been verified by robust, comprehensive testing at dedicated facilities in Europe and Asia. The results are clear: no other tested material can match Dyneema® Diamond 3.0’s performance against all key criteria of glove performance. www.dyneema.com

GreenCore and Emerson TEN Partner on TreeFree Diaper® In-Store POS Displays

GreenCore Solutions Corp., a global leader in tree-free disposable baby diaper innovation, announced a strategic partnership with Emerson TEN OÜ, an Estonian-based retail display and point-of-sale (POS) solutions leader, to transform in-store visibility and sales performance for TreeFree Diaper ® and FemCare UltraThin across major European markets.

Through this collaboration, Emerson will design and deploy high-impact POS displays tailored for GreenCore’s rapidly expanding European retail network, including grocery, drugstore, and convenience channels. This will make it easier for retailers to highlight and restock TreeFree Diaper ® products, driving higher shopper engagement and accelerated sales velocity. Emerson will also provide local customer support and ensure timely production and delivery to retail locations across the continent.

TreeFree Diaper® is the world’s first large-scale private label, tree-free, cellulose-free disposable baby diaper. By eliminating tree cellulosic fiber, it reduces CO2 emissions by up to 85% and water footprint by up to 90% compared to conventional pulpbased diapers. These environmental breakthroughs align with surging consumer demand for sustainable hygiene products – particularly among Europe’s 224 million Gen Z and Millennial consumers, who together represent over 50% of the EU population. www.greencoresolutions.com

Harper Hygienics Launches Senior Care

Harper Hygienix, located in Poland, has launched Harper Care by Cleanic – a new line of hygiene products created especially for seniors and those in need of specialized, daily care.

With over 30 years of experience in hygiene solutions, Harper Hygienics brings its expertise to the senior care category, with a goal of providing gentle, high-quality support for people who require comfort, safety, and skin-friendly solutions – and peace of mind to their caregivers.

Harper’s innovative approach focuses on skin protection, comfort, and natural care. Thanks to their advanced nonwoven technologies, the company is the first to introduce hygiene products for seniors enriched with flax fibers – a natural ingredient known for its antibacterial properties, exceptional absorbency and durability.

The new Harper Care by Cleanic line includes Adult Care Wipes (60 pcs.), that are extra-large in size, and made of 100% natural origin nonwoven and enriched with flax fibers – clinically proven to reduce bacteria. They also provide skin microbiome protection and are dermatologically tested. The new Adult Care Underpads (10 pcs.) have side wings for better placement on beds, wheelchairs, and furniture. They are a highly absorbent layer made from natural materials, dermatologically tested and also provide clean, dry comfort with every use.

These products reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable solutions, dermatological safety, and real-life caregiving needs. www.harperhynienics.com a premium polyester.

Loop Industries, Inc., a clean technology company accelerating circularity in plastic and fiber markets, announced the launch of Twist™, a branded circular polyester resin made entirely from textile waste. Loop is currently advancing its discussions with apparel brands for offtake from its planned India JV and will supply Twist™ as its branded product offering. Originally developed as Loop’s fiber-grade PET resin, the product has been rebranded to reflect its role in helping the textile industry transition from linear to circular systems, shifting away from virgin materials and from bottle-to-textile recycling, to give global brands a high-performance solution that embodies both sustainability and nextgen material innovation.

Utilizing Loop’s globally patented depolymerization technology, Twist™ is produced by breaking down polyester textile waste into its base monomers, DMT and MEG, which are then purified back to their initial purity, before being polymerized into Twist ™ resin. This process removes all dyes, colorants, contaminants, and blends, delivering a resin that is chemically identical to virgin polyester. Textileto-textile recycling allows apparel companies to mitigate the increasing environmental impact of textile waste.

Twist™ achieves the highest purity, color and dyability consistency and increases production efficiency, making it fully compatible with existing spinning and manufacturing infrastructure.

The production of Twist™ saves up to 418,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 81% when compared to fossil fuel-based resin –independently validated by Franklin Associates, a division of ERG who completed an LCA study of Loop’s technology. 418,600 tonnes of CO 2 – equivalent of more than one billion miles driven by an average gasolinepowered passenger vehicle. www.loopindustries.com