Technical Textiles

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A paper published in ACS Applied Materials Interfaces details the effectiveness and describes the protocol for future testing. © Ascend Performance Materials

 
Scientists have found that a nylon fabric embedded with zinc ions successfully inactivates 99% of the viruses that cause Covid-19 and the common flu. By  Editorial staff
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Feraru Dynamics has integrated a vibration measurement system into a glove for protection against damage such as HAVS. © Feraru Dynamics

 
19/10/2021 – Project Bionic

Project Bionic

Sensor technology and AI for smart workwear

With the EU research project “Bionic”, concepts for a lightweight, wearable system for daily work routines are being devised and tested. By  Editorial staff
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H.B. Fuller, one of the world’s leading adhesives suppliers, is showcasing at Index in Geneva, 19-22 October 2021, how its next generation technologies and solutions can reduce the overall ecological footprint and support manufacturer’s overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and regulatory goals. © H.B. Fuller

 
18/10/2021 – Imagine Greener, Discover Cleaner, Deliver Leaner

Imagine Greener, Discover Cleaner, Deliver Leaner

H.B. Fuller at Index 2021

H.B. Fuller presents new adhesives at Index 2021, 19-22 October 2022, to support hygiene manufacturers’ efforts in driving sustainability. By  Sibylle Michel
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Launched in April 2021, the Kornit Atlas MAX printer is breaking new grounds for print production facilities around the world. © Kornit Digital

 
12/10/2020 – Advertisement

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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, ... By  Editorial staff
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Building a strong sustainable community is the underlying long-term objective of the SmartX Programme, to foster interaction and collaboration within the European smart textile industry. © SmartX

 
12/10/2021 – Promising innovative projects

Promising innovative projects

SmartX Europe mobilises the European smart textile industry

SmartX Europe has completed three funding calls aimed at textile start-ups and small businesses (SMEs) in the European Union and affiliated countries. By  Editorial staff
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The new label Madeira Green gathers the efforts made by the company with the aim of making the entire embroidery value chain more sustainable. © Madeira

 
08/10/2021 – Madeira Green

Madeira Green

New sustainable threads

Madeira is showcasing its commitment to the environment with the launch of Madeira Green and the introduction of two new sustainable threads. By  Sibylle Michel
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With the Jaquard Warp Knit technology from Penn Textile Solutions and the special membranes from Trans-Textil, clothing concepts can be realized that are precisely tailored to the needs of the wearer. © Trans-Textil

 
07/10/2021 – Waterproof membrane systems

Waterproof membrane systems

3D warp knit laminates portfolio expanded

With the partial 3D structure, Trans-Textil and Penn Textile Solutions make the breathable moisture barriers a versatile design factor. By  Sibylle Michel