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Empa researcher Edith Perret is developing special fibers that can deliver drugs in a targeted manner. © Empa

 
05/08/2024 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

Inner values count

Empa researchers have developed “liquid core fibers” that contain drugs inside and can be integrated into medical textiles. This offers an innovative ... By  Editorial staff
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Products bearing the Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton label have been manufactured without the use of GMOs and tested for pesticides and other harmful substances. © Oeko-Tex

 
05/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 31/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By  Sven Ramer
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“LXL Pro” electronic jacquard machine for OPW airbag weaving. Available in four formats and up to 14,336 hooks. © Stäubli

 
02/08/2024 – Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Revolutionizing technical fabric production

The “TF30” enables weaving mills to produce new types of technical fabrics in sectors ranging from medicine to transportation, aerospace, and more. Creating ... By  Editorial staff
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Emtec Electronic’s enhanced “TSA” device and “Virtual Haptic Library” represent significant advancements in the textile industry. © emtec Electronic

 
02/08/2024 – Upgraded “TSA” device

Upgraded “TSA” device

Driving sustainability in the textile chain with “TSA”

Emtec Electronic, a leading German manufacturer of specialized testing equipment for the paper, textile, and nonwoven industries, has launched an upgraded ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Olaf Schmidt, Shirley Tale, Valentina Ciuffi und Joseph Grima (f. l. t. r.). © Pietro Sutera/Messe Frankfurt

 
02/08/2024 – Heimtextil trends 25/26

Heimtextil trends 25/26

“Future Continuous”

Heimtextil trends 25/26, curated by Alcova Milano, was unveiled on August 1st, 2024, in Frankfurt am Main. This collaboration introduces innovative and ... By  Editorial staff
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3D spacer fabric. © ARIS/DITF

 
01/08/2024 – Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Graywater treatment with 3D textiles

The demand for water in Germany is increasing, and used water is not being utilized sufficiently. Graywater in particular, i. e. wastewater from showers, ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Bale of mixed textile before sorting. © Andritz

 
31/07/2024 – Textile recycling with Andritz

Textile recycling with Andritz

Entering a new era

In response to urgent environmental concerns and stringent new government regulations, Andritz Textile Recycling in Europe is advancing through a strategic ... By  Editorial staff