Technical Textiles

Several options for customization are possible. © Pleva

04/04/2022 – Quality control

Quality control

The smart way of weft-straightening

The automatic straightening machine StraightLiner SL smart by Pleva makes it possible to correct distortions over the shortest length of fabric. By Editorial staff

Mechanical exoskeleton with premium components to relieve strain on the legs. © Jumbo-Textil

01/04/2022 – Narrow textiles

Narrow textiles

High-tech textiles for safety and medical technology

Production and care, logistics and agriculture – people in these and many other industries work hard day after day. Exoskeletons offer them enormous relief ... By Editorial staff

Flamexgreen is a staple fiber yarn made of recycled, post-consumer bottles. © Carl Weiske

31/03/2022 – Yarn for protective clothing

Yarn for protective clothing

Sustainable and flame retardant

As a sustainable alternative, Carl Weiske offers a flame retardant staple fiber yarn made in part of recycled, post-consumer bottles. By Editorial staff

Testing shows that Livinguard Technology continuously kills bacteria, is hypoallergenic and non-irritating to the skin with performance that lasts wash after wash. © Livinguard

30/03/2022 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

First-of-its-kind medical scrubs

Livinguard has launched an apparel line of permanent self-disinfecting scrubs, underscrubs, and lab coats utilizing its EPA-registered bacteria-killing ... By Editorial staff

Amanns new product innovation Basalt-tech is the first sewing thread made from 100% basalt stone fibers. © Amann

28/03/2022 – Yarns

Yarns

Basalt-tech: sewing thread made from stone

The international sewing thread producer Amann Group launched a sewing thread that is entirely made from basalt stone fibers. By Editorial staff

Autofil, made in Italy, is a fast, versatile, accurate, and silent yarn strength tester. © Mesdan

28/03/2022 – Quality control

Quality control

Fully automatic 24 positions yarn strength tester

The latest innovation of Mesdan, a manufacturer of yarn splicers and laboratory quality control equipment, is a fully automatic 24 positions yarn strength ... By Editorial staff

Groz-Beckert develops, produces and sells machine needles, precision parts, fine tools and systems for the textile industry. © Groz-Beckert

25/03/2022 – Needle and sinker for staple fiber

Needle and sinker for staple fiber

Cost savings loop by loop

Knitting staple fibers comes with its own challenges. Groz-Beckert has the solution: needles and sinkers with the suffix SF. By Editorial staff