Technical Textiles

Thanks to ambitious partners and sponsors, the Dornbirn GFC are able to attract a global audience. This will foster the global exchange of ideas and innovations in the fibre industry and along the value chain of textiles and nonwovens and well into the packaging industry. © Dornbirn-GFC

15/06/2021 – 60th Dornbirn GFC 2021

60th Dornbirn GFC 2021

Dornbirn congress with live feeling

Although the 60th anniversary of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will only take place virtually from September 15–17, it will offer a wide range of services. By Editorial staff

Stretchable and stable: Demonstrator of a textile heater. © DITF

14/06/2021 – Sport textiles

Sport textiles

DITF: Heatable compression textiles

As part of a research project, the DITF are developing sports textiles that combine compression with active heat using heatable yarns. By Editorial staff

Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles and Textile Technologies: “We see the future in a positive light and are confident that we will finally be able to give the sector the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and information in June 2022. The desire for personal encounters, direct communication and new impressions is growing from day to day.” © Messe Frankfurt/Pietro Sutera

11/06/2021 – Registration now open

Registration now open

Techtextil and Texprocess 2022

The two trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess will be held from June 21 to 24, 2022. Early bookers receive an early bird discount. By Editorial staff

Circularity of DSM Protective Materials is the key for the future. © DSM

09/06/2021 – Circular economy

Circular economy

DSM and Clariter: next-generation chemical recycling solution

DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema-based end-products. By Editorial staff

Autefa Solutions spunlace line in Linz, Austria is providing excellent opportunities for trials supporting customers in developing new advanced products. Picture: Square Drum Dryer SQV © Autefa Solutions

02/06/2021 – Nonwoven

Nonwoven

Autefa Solutions: the Hydroentanglement Machine V- Jet Futura

The spunlace line with the V- Jet Futura hydroentanglement machine at the Nonwovens Competence Center in Linz is ready for customer trials. By Editorial staff

01/06/2021 – Africa

Africa

Carrington Textiles expands logistic operations

The new warehouse in Durban, South Africa, offers lead times of as little as five days with stock supports of over one million metres of fabrics. By Editorial staff

To decarbonise the energy sector by 2050, and ensure the achievement of the goals set out under the Paris agreement, it is essential for the industry to completely phase out its use of fossil fuels. © Tupungato/stock.adobe.com

31/05/2021 – Circular economy – Recycling

Circular economy – Recycling

Nova-Institut: Turning off the Tap for Fossil Carbon

How to meet the global need for carbon as a feedstock in the chemical and derived materials sector in the future? The Nova-Institut presents a report. By Editorial staff