This week our team has been busy producing a needlefelt fabric for trials within a filtration application. This small production run was undertaken after the customer received various hand samples of our superabsorbent materials for initial evaluation. We work with customers in this way to ensure that, before they take larger volumes, the fabric they […]
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We are delighted to have recently funded a further workshop, run by UK charity Champion Chanzige, in Tanzania. This is the second year we have provided much-needed support to this fantastic outreach project, and the first year that both boys and girls have been involved. The team continues to teach the youngsters numerous life skills
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Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s TAL’s Commercial Director Paul Rushton volunteering as a motorcycle rider for a specialist medical logistics company. In his spare time, Paul helps the NHS by transporting blood, blood products, biological samples, surgical instruments, medical notes, drugs and radioactive materials for Bloodfast EVS based in Hull.
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Proprietary fibre forms magnetic bonds that are difficult to break with the water it absorbs. Credit: Adrian Wilson, Innovation in Textiles Originally founded as a joint venture between the companies Courtaulds and Allied Colloids, Technical Absorbents has now been manufacturing SAF superabsorbent fibre products for over 30 years, with its plant in Grimsby, UK, running
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Last week we were happy to celebrate Spring Festival with our Chinese colleague Amanda via a fun culture-sharing event. During the day, we learnt more about the origin and traditions of the most important annual celebration for Chinese culture, enjoyed tasty festival food, wrote down our New Year blessing in Chinese characters on red ornaments
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Technical Absorbents Limited (TAL) has developed a new grade of superabsorbent fibre (SAF) specifically for use within a new range of SAF fabrics that are more resistant to shrinkage. The new SAF was developed in response to the demand from the medical industry for a superabsorbent fabric suitable for use in advanced wound pad dressings.
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As it enters the new decade, the development and promotion of its fabric portfolio continues to be the focus of Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF™) manufacturer Technical Absorbents Limited (TAL). At the end of March, the UK-based company will take its latest products – including a new range of superabsorbent fabrics that provide a higher gel
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Last week, we met with many potential customers at Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre. During the 3-day event, we had conversations with many visitors about the potential for our Superabsorbent materials – fibres, fabrics and yarns – within their products/applications.
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It’s been a while since we exhibited at an industry tradeshow, but later this month we will head to Vietnam to display our Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF), Fabrics and Yarns at the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT). Organised by Messe Frankfurt, the event – which takes place between 28th
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We are delighted to welcome Michael Grimley, our new Chemical Engineer, to the business. Working for over 25-years as an Engineer in site-based and consulting roles, Michael has vast experience and expertise gained working with companies such as CIBA, PALL Filters, and Porvair. He is now looking forward to getting to know Technical Absorbents, understanding
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