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Techtextil: Iprotex

ORW technology to produce multi-axial fabrics

The Open Reed Weave (ORW) technology makes it possible to feed additional threads into the weaving process using special thread guides. By Sibylle Michel

Textile finishing

Innovation in moisture management technologies accelerates

Innovation in moisture management technologies accelerates as consumers demand greater functionality from performance apparel. By Editorial staff

Sustainable Apparel Forum

Accelerate apparel sustainability in Post-Covid

Policy makers, industry leaders, brands’ representatives and fashion campaigners gathered in Dhaka to accelerate momentum of sustainability in Bangladesh’s ... By Editorial staff

Texprocess: Assyst

One step ahead with 3D simulation

At this year’s Texprocess, Assyst will be represented with a small communications stand so they can once again meet their costumers in person. By Sibylle Michel

Topics

Digital Issue 01/2022

Discover our new section in our first issue of the year: Under “Innovations” we will from now on present the latest products and technologies on the market! In addition, we cover where the trend in textile and digital printing is heading, what makes good and sustainable cotton and what new developments there are in medical textiles. Learn about the impact that Covid-19 and the supply chain disruptions are having on the U.S. textile sector, and what opportunities, as well as risks, Artificial Intelligence offers to the industry. textile network wishes you an enjoyable read!

Mechanical exoskeleton with premium components to relieve strain on the legs. © Jumbo-Textil

01/04/2022 – Narrow textiles

Narrow textiles

High-tech textiles for safety and medical technology

Production and care, logistics and agriculture – people in these and many other industries work hard day after day. Exoskeletons offer them enormous relief ... By Sibylle Michel

Flamexgreen is a staple fiber yarn made of recycled, post-consumer bottles. © Carl Weiske

31/03/2022 – Yarn for protective clothing

Yarn for protective clothing

Sustainable and flame retardant

As a sustainable alternative, Carl Weiske offers a flame retardant staple fiber yarn made in part of recycled, post-consumer bottles. By Sibylle Michel

Testing shows that Livinguard Technology continuously kills bacteria, is hypoallergenic and non-irritating to the skin with performance that lasts wash after wash. © Livinguard

30/03/2022 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

First-of-its-kind medical scrubs

Livinguard has launched an apparel line of permanent self-disinfecting scrubs, underscrubs, and lab coats utilizing its EPA-registered bacteria-killing ... By Editorial staff

Anne-Marie Sust was nominated for the “Green Concept Award” for her interdisciplinary master’s thesis. © FH Bielefeld

30/03/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Screen printing with microalgae

In an interdisciplinary master thesis at Bielefeld UAS, Anne-Marie Sust has developed innovative dye paste based on microalgae to print on textiles. By Sibylle Michel

A look at the state-of-the-art assembly of a Wings winder © Oerlikon

29/03/2022 – Manmade fiber industry

Manmade fiber industry

Oerlikon Barmag celebrates its 100th anniversary

Barmag, established in 1922, turns 100 this year. The company was one of the world’s first to construct machines for the large-scale production of synthetic ... By Sibylle Michel

Amanns new product innovation Basalt-tech is the first sewing thread made from 100% basalt stone fibers. © Amann

28/03/2022 – Yarns

Yarns

Basalt-tech: sewing thread made from stone

The international sewing thread producer Amann Group launched a sewing thread that is entirely made from basalt stone fibers. By Sibylle Michel

Autofil, made in Italy, is a fast, versatile, accurate, and silent yarn strength tester. © Mesdan

28/03/2022 – Quality control

Quality control

Fully automatic 24 positions yarn strength tester

The latest innovation of Mesdan, a manufacturer of yarn splicers and laboratory quality control equipment, is a fully automatic 24 positions yarn strength ... By Editorial staff