Technical Textiles

The biodegradable geotextile is made from renewable raw materials and serves as a temporary filter for bank protection. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT

30/01/2025 – Research project

Research project

Biodegradable geotextiles for securing banks

In the joint research project “Bioshoreline” researchers developed a biodegradable geotextile made from renewable raw materials that serves as a temporary ... By Sibylle Michel

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

27/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Cinte Techtextil China returns in early September 2025

From 3rd to 5th September, Cinte Techtextil China will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, with new features capitalising on market ... By Editorial staff

24/01/2025 – Filtech 2024

Filtech 2024

Possibilities for enhancing filter efficiency

Advanced air and water filtration systems meeting the stringent safety standards were comprehensively showcased by more than 590 exhibitors at the Filtech ... By Sibylle Michel

Our first special issue is all about textile composites – be part of it! © paithoon / stock.adobe.com

15/01/2025 – On our own account

On our own account

NEW: Special edition on composites

Be part of our special issue on composites on the occasion of JEC World 2025! Submit your contributions now and present your expertise to an international ... By Sibylle Michel

08/01/2025 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Tapes made from recycled carbon fibers

The DITF have developed highly oriented tapes made from recycled carbon fibers (rCF) suitable for reuse in high-performance applications such as structural ... By Sibylle Michel

The facades of the school, which opened in September 2024, were designed by the renowned architects Rudy Ricciotti and Roland Carta. © Lisa Ricciotti

07/01/2025 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Flax composite for shading an international school building

In a collaborative effort, Bcomp’s innovative flax fibre composites and Temca’s manufacturing expertise have been combined to create the cladding panels ... By Editorial staff

06/01/2025 – Elevating hygiene in textiles

Elevating hygiene in textiles

An antimicrobial additive for textile functionalization

Microorganisms pose a significant threat to human health. Did you know that 11 million people die from sepsis each year, mostly caused by bacteria? Until ... By Editorial staff