Technical Textiles

Cotton is not only a textile, but primarily agriculture. It connects people, governments and countries and is grown in almost 80 nations around the world. © Irina Sokolovskaya/stock.adobe.com

26/11/2019 – Cotton – the most important natural fibre

Cotton – the most important natural fibre

Annual report of the Bremen Cotton Exchange

Cotton is not only a textile, but primarily agriculture. It connects people, governments and countries and is grown in almost 80 nations around the world. By Editorial staff

Ambient Lighting – Demonstrator Light Textiles © ITA

26/11/2019 – Top 10 – innovations 2019

Top 10 – innovations 2019

High-“Lights”

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is an illuminated textile. By Hans-Werner Oertel

Nets made from Lenzing’s Lyocell fibres are compostable and biodegradable. © Lenzing/E. Grebe

25/11/2019 – Top 10 – innovations 2019

Top 10 – innovations 2019

Mussel nets from Lyocell

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is made of fibres. By Editorial staff

22/11/2019 – State reserve stocks forecast at 8-year low

State reserve stocks forecast at 8-year low

USDA forecast on cotton stocks in China

Following annual auctions of the world’s largest cotton reserves, USDA now estimates that China’s State Reserve has reached the government’s preferred ... By Sibylle Michel

A removable textile joint helps to reduce material waste whilst improving draping quality. © ITA/RWTH

22/11/2019 – Top 10 – Innovations 2019

Top 10 – Innovations 2019

Force-controlled preform-draping

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is a new technology. By Hans-Werner Oertel

Like other Lenzing fibers, Veocel Specialty Viscose fibers are originated from wood and certified as clean and safe. They are ideal for nonwoven applications ranging from wipes to sanitary products and diapers. © Lenzing

22/11/2019 – Commitment to sustainable viscose

Commitment to sustainable viscose

Veocel introduces Eco Care technology

Veocel introduces Eco Care technology to reinforce commitment to sustainable viscose. By Editorial staff

Award-winning and with a patented coating: Climate textiles from Ettlin © Ettlin

21/11/2019 – Top 10 – Innovations 2019

Top 10 – Innovations 2019

Transparent architectural textile

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is from the architectural ... By Hans-Werner Oertel