Technical Textiles

Train noise in focus: Empa researcher Bart Van Damme with a new type of rail pad that has been tested in train traffic. © Empa

15/11/2022 – High-tech

High-tech

“Cushions” against rail noise and vibrations

An inconspicuous component under the railway tracks is a beacon of hope for quieter rail traffic. First tests on passing trains show a positive effect. By Editorial staff

In its own laboratory, Wico develops PLA- and PBS-based hot-melt adhesives. © Wico

11/11/2022 – Adhesive systems for technical textiles

Adhesive systems for technical textiles

Sustainable laminating with (bio) hot melt adhesives

There is a variety of adhesive systems for the lamination of technical textiles and foils. In the sector of hot melt adhesives, biopolymers can help to ... By Editorial staff

Martin Bentz, CEO Outlast Technologies GmbH © Outlast Technologies GmbH

24/10/2022 – Advertisement

“We make people’s lives more comfortable”

Interview with Martin Bentz, CEO Outlast Technologies GmbH. from Outlast

The organisers are planning a series of live sessions to spark debates on important industry topics and high-growth application areas. © Deepak Davda

12/10/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Techtextil India at the newly launched JIO World Convention Centre

The ninth edition of Techtextil India will be held from 12–14 September 2023, for the first time at JIO World Convention Centre (JWCC), Mumbai. By Editorial staff

03/10/2021 – Advertisement

Five Good Reasons to Expand into DTG Printing

No matter if your business is screen printing, dye sublimation, or even commercial print, you’ve surely been impacted by commerce migrating to the internet, ... von Kornit

In the project 3DNaturDruck, construction elements will be manufactured additively from natural fibers, such as here a free-form tile made of wood short fiber filament. © LZH

14/09/2022 – Sustainability in 3D printing

Sustainability in 3D printing

LZH research components made of natural fibers

Together with partners, the LZH is researching how to produce individual building elements from natural fibers using additive manufacturing. By Editorial staff

The Airbagliner from Global Safety Textiles enables complete repair of defective sewer pipes. © Global Safety Textiles

09/09/2022 – Repair of sewer pipes

Repair of sewer pipes

OPW hose for trenchless sewer rehabilitation

Digging up or exposing defective sewer pipes with an excavator, hoe and spade is no longer necessary with Global Safety Textiles’ Airbagliner. By Editorial staff