Technical Textiles

The founders of Nahtlos AG José Näf and Michel Schmid with the textile-based electrodes for long-term ECGs in their laboratory in St. Gallen. © Marlies Thurnheer

09/11/2022

Textile electrodes for medtech applications

Nahtlos, an Empa spin-off, has developed novel textile-based electrodes for recording heart activity and for electrostimulation therapies. By Sibylle Michel

The new Epson SureColor SC-F6400 and SC-F6400H will be available in December 2022. © Epson

08/11/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Two new Epson SureColor dye sublimation textile printers

Epson has strengthened its leading position in the dye sublimation printer market with the launch of two new 44-inch, dyesublimation products. By Sibylle Michel

Hologenix’s partnership with Spectro Coating Corp. expands horizons for the world’s first in-fiber sustainable infrared viscose. © Hologenix

07/11/2022 – Flocking

Flocking

Celliant Viscose now available as flocked coating and fabric

Hologenix has partnered with Spectro Coating Corp. to create the first flocked infrared material with Celliant Viscose. By Sibylle Michel

The Ascent N-Thermic hooded jacket is filled with 160 and 140 grams of Neokdun recycled 750 power-fill insulation on the body and arms, respectively. © Odlo

28/10/2022 – Outdoor clothing

Outdoor clothing

Exceptional warmth from sustainable sources

The N-Thermic line up powered by Neokdun features down filled insulated jackets that deliver natural warmth from recycled sources. By Sibylle Michel

This time, the venue of the 36th International Cotton Conference Bremen was listed building of the Bremen Chamber of Commerce. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

26/10/2022 – Event

Event

Main topics of the 36th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Embedded in the celebrations marking the 150th birthday of the Bremen Cotton Exchange, the 36th International Cotton Conference took place under the motto ... By Sibylle Michel

Suitable for use in high-performance footwear, Ecostrobe is designed to have minimal impact on the planet. © Texon

25/10/2022 – Athletic, casual and outdoor footwear

Athletic, casual and outdoor footwear

Insole made with 100% recycled content

Texon launched Ecostrobe, its first insole made with 100% recycled content. It is strong, durable and has excellent moisture absorption and dispersal qualities. By Sibylle Michel

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