Technical Textiles

16/08/2021 – Programme is online

Programme is online

Conference on Sustainable Finishing of Textiles

The Conference on Sustainable Finishing of Textiles will be held online from September 30 to October 1 and from October 7 to 8, 2021 over 4 afternoons. By Editorial staff

Flexible fitness textiles: cords and cables by Jumbo-Textil © Jumbo-Textil

12/08/2021 – Textiles for sports

Textiles for sports

Elasticated cords and cables by Jumbo-Textil

Elastic cords and cables are some of the essential components of almost all fitness equipment and tools. Jumbo-Textil offers individual solutions. By Editorial staff

Since 1935, Sanitized develops technologies for antimicrobial treatments. © Sanitized

10/08/2021 – Mask wear trial test

Mask wear trial test

Antimicrobial treatment with Sanitized

In order to test the effectiveness of the Sanitized hygiene function, an internal mask wear trial test was initiated on reusable textile masks. By Editorial staff

WarpMasterPlus - The system has been newly developed from the ground up. © Groz-Beckert

09/08/2021 – Innovation in weaving preparation

Innovation in weaving preparation

The new generation WarpMasterPlus

Recently, Groz-Beckert expanded its product portfolio for Weaving preparation with a new drawing-in machine: the WarpMasterPlus. By Editorial staff

06/08/2021 – Self-healing with bioceramic

Self-healing with bioceramic

Implants for bone defects

In this research project, scientists look at the use of ceramic hollow filaments as a filling and build-up substance for bone defects. By Editorial staff

Industrially produced pineapple fibre is a new, sustainable material for the global fashion industry. © CSI

03/08/2021 – Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Industrial pineapple fibre production

Pineapple fibers are a by-product of pineapple farming and have so far ended up in waste. Yet they have enormous potential for use in sustainable fashion. By Editorial staff

A new scientific finding now concludes: Cotton is much more climate-friendly than thought. © Cotonea/Klaus Mellenthin

28/07/2021 – Positive carbon footprint

Positive carbon footprint

Cotton better than its reputation

A new finding suggests that cotton could be the path to a climate-friendly textile industry cause cotton binds CO2 more effectively than other crops. By Editorial staff