Technical Textiles

Bodymapping Revolution article from Karl Mayer © Jean-Luc Valentin

23/12/2019 – Versatile and functional textiles

Versatile and functional textiles

Karl Mayer at ISPO Munich

Karl Mayer intends to also attend the next fair, which will take place from 26 to 29 January 2020. By Editorial staff

19/12/2019 – From fibre back to fibre

From fibre back to fibre

Pilot project “DiTex” trials high-quality textile recycling

Textiles are still mainly made from fresh fibres. A circular economy has largely not yet been established. This will change soon. By Editorial staff

ProEarth was created to help offset the more than 16mn tons of textile waste produced in the US alone each year. © Schoeller

12/12/2019 – ProEarth Textiles

ProEarth Textiles

Schoeller introduces biodegradable textiles

ProEarth is a part of Schoeller FTC (SFTC) line, a joint venture between Schoeller Textil AG and the Taiwanese Formosam Taffeta Co. Ltd. By Editorial staff

Sappi launches a sublimation paper optimised for glue-belt printers: The new sublimation paper is specifically designed for glue-belt printers. © Sappi Europe

11/12/2019 – Textile Printing

Textile Printing

Sappi launches a sublimation paper

Printing textiles more efficiently and with higher quality with Transjet Drive. By Editorial staff

10/12/2019 – Mobility

Mobility

Son Motors with a new strategy

Sono Motors launches community funding campaign with target of 50mn euros for a sustainable corporate and vehicle concept. By Editorial staff

10/12/2019 – First RF5 line starts spinning successfully

First RF5 line starts spinning successfully

Reifenhäuser Reicofil sets new standards

The first line of the new RF5 generation has successfully extruded the first filaments at the nonwoven manufacturer PFN. By Editorial staff

09/12/2019 – Bremen Cotton Exchange

Bremen Cotton Exchange

Elasticity without Elastane

The new development is appearing under the Natural Stretch brand and is offered without the use of spandex. By Editorial staff