Technical Textiles

21/08/2024 – Techtextil

Techtextil

Functional natural materials in high demand

At Techtextil 2024, international exhibitors showed future-proof developments for numerous industries in the ‘Nature Performance’ area. For Techtextil ... By Sibylle Michel

Oerlikon Barmag supplies its industrial yarn systems individually configured; the system concept for High Tenacity (HT) yarns and its unique properties on the market ensure the production of high-quality yarn for the manufacture of seat belts. © Oerlikon

19/08/2024 – India

India

Technical textiles on the rise

India has now become the second largest polyester yarn manufacturer in the world. The technical textiles sector in particular is regarded as a future ... By Editorial staff

Implementation of Research 4.0 to improve the washing section in a wet spinning pilot line. © Dienes

16/08/2024 – Research 4.0 solution

Research 4.0 solution

A flexible platform to create sustainable textiles

Research 4.0 applies Industry 4.0 principles to research facilities, enhancing transparency and traceability. Dienes’ MultiMode approach meets these demands. By Sibylle Michel

Sheet mask functionalised with graviola microcapsules and textile coating systems. © STFI, Fraunhofer IAP

07/08/2024 – Wellness and health

Wellness and health

Active ingredient of graviola embedded in textiles

Together with international partners, researchers at the Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) have succeeded in processing the active ingredient ... By Jasmin Deschner

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

“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

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