Technical Textiles

Founded in Vernon, California in 1987, Allied has been responsibly sourcing and sustainably processing down. © Allied

16/11/2022 – Traceability

Traceability

First recycled down traceable for animal welfare

Allied Feather+Down is poised to take a leap forward for animal welfare, sustainability, and circularity with their new Renu:Trace recycled and traceable ... By Sibylle Michel

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 Sibylle Michel

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 Sibylle Michel

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