Technical Textiles

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Empa researcher Edith Perret is developing special fibers that can deliver drugs in a targeted manner. © Empa

 
05/08/2024 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

Inner values count

Empa researchers have developed “liquid core fibers” that contain drugs inside and can be integrated into medical textiles. This offers an innovative ... By  Editorial staff
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3D spacer fabric. © ARIS/DITF

 
01/08/2024 – Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Graywater treatment with 3D textiles

The demand for water in Germany is increasing, and used water is not being utilized sufficiently. Graywater in particular, i. e. wastewater from showers, ... By  Editorial staff
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Interested parties can register now for the trade fair for functional fabrics and accessories. © Performance Days

 
23/07/2024 – “Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

“Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

Performance Days with new Focus Topic

Performance Days is making a clear statement for the future of the textile industry with its new Focus Topic. Under the title “Colorization – Chemistry ... By  Editorial staff
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A research team led by Dr Shou Dahua, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles at PolyU, has invented the groundbreaking “iActive”, intelligent, electrically activated sportswear with a nature-inspired active perspiration function. © PolyU

 
A research team from the School of Fashion and Textiles at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed the “iActive” sportswear range which ... By  Editorial staff
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As a global meeting place for the industry, Hannover Messe offers an ideal platform for industrial companies and service providers. © Hannover Messe

 
12/07/2024 – Joint stand in the “Future Hub”

Joint stand in the “Future Hub”

Technical textiles at Hannover Messe for the first time

Hannover Messe, which will take place from 31 March to 4 April 2025, will present the joint stand “Technical Textiles” for the first time in the “Future ... By  Editorial staff
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Noble Biomaterials´ Chief Commercial Officer, Joel Furey: “We are proud to provide allied war fighters an operational advantage in combat situations.” © Carrington Textiles

 
The dynamic nature of warfare requires constant innovation, especially in terms of camouflage and protection for soldiers. In this context, Carrington ...
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Lightweight, strong, sustainable: flax tape made by vombaur. © vombaur

 
27/09/2023 – vombaur

vombaur

The eco-friendly game changer

The combination of high strength and rigidity with sustainability and a neutral carbon footprint makes flax the ideal raw material for natural fibre-reinforced ... By  Editorial staff