Technical Textiles

Santee Printing now has digital print machines that print on both cotton and polyester. © EFi Reggiani

21/03/2023 – Trends in textile printing

Trends in textile printing

On-demand manufacturing is on the rise

Textile printing is in the early stages of a digital transformation, but progress is incremental. Less than 10% of printed textiles are now digitally ... By Editorial staff

100 % bio-based and recyclable, this yarn contributes to an increasingly sustainable textile sector that respects the principles of the circular economy. © malp/stock.adobe.com

20/03/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

RadiciGroup launches 100 % naturally sourced yarn

At the Performance Days, RadiciGroup – the only European producer of this material – presented a yarn with excellent technical and environmental performance. By Anna Ugrica

“We are already seeing some interest from other geographical markets as we promote the product to current customers and prospects,” says Paul Farrell, Sales Director. © Carrington Textiles

16/03/2023 – Stretch military ripstop fabric

Stretch military ripstop fabric

Carrington Textiles expands Defence Range

Carrington Textiles, a global supplier of military fabrics, has launched a new addition to its Defence Range called “Spartan HT Flex Lite”. By Editorial staff

Carbon fiber plant in the Center for Lightweight Textile Construction at STFI. © STFI e. V.

14/03/2023 – STFI at INDEX 23

STFI at INDEX 23

STFI: Sustainable nonwovens developments

At the nonwovens fair INDEX 23, the Saxon Textile Research Institute e.V. (STFI) presents news from nonwovens research. By Daniel Keienburg

A cutting fleece is recommended to avoid damaging the embroidery motif by tearing. © Gunold

10/03/2023 – Variety of embroidery stabilizers

Variety of embroidery stabilizers

The perfect stabilizer for each and every fabric

Embroidery stabilizers are a special feature within the nonwoven technology and serve the stability of the embroidery material during the embroidery process. ... By Susanne Böhm

The automatic drawing-in machine ”Safir S32“ can be used flexible in the weaving mill: directly at the warp beam or in other technical areas like drawing in delicate glass yarns. © Stäubli

08/03/2023 – Weaving in the automotive sector

Weaving in the automotive sector

Stäubli offers solutions

The interiors of virtually all automobiles would be unimaginable without technical textiles. They enable progress, the use of better materials, weight ... By Anna Ugrica

Mahlo has already successfully implemented many such applications and offers the user a tool with high measuring accuracy and easy handling. © Mahlo

07/03/2023 – Nonwoven production

Nonwoven production

Optimise processes – save costs with Mahlo

With the current challenges and global crises such as steadily rising energy and raw material prices, long delivery times and uncertain supplies the measurement ... By Anna Ugrica