Technical Textiles

23/01/2019 – Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)

Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)

Cotton in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics

Fibre reinforced plastics are often used in lightweight construction due to their high specific strength and stiffness. However, their susceptibility ... By Editorial staff

23/01/2019 – Interview

Interview

Question Time: Demand for CmiA Cotton Increases

As an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation, Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has been committed to sustainable cotton production in Africa since 2005 ... By Editorial staff

The two main shareholders: Andreas Kielholz and Peter vom Baur (from the left) © A. Stecken

23/01/2019 – Vom Baur and Jumbo-Textil

Vom Baur and Jumbo-Textil

Bundling the expertise

Since the beginning of this year, the vom Baur and Jumbo-Textil companies, specialists for technical narrow textiles, have been moving ahead together. ... By Editorial staff

The competition “Texprocess Innovation Award” is now open for entries, which can be submitted until 18 February 2019! © Messe Frankfurt

23/01/2019 – Texprocess Innovation Award 2019

Texprocess Innovation Award 2019

Looking for new textile-processing ideas

The competition “Texprocess Innovation Award” is now open for entries, which can be submitted until 18 February 2019. By Editorial staff

Printed electronics at Lopec © Messe München

22/01/2019 – Wearable Technologies

Wearable Technologies

Clothes become data carriers

How would it be if sensors in shirts could monitor health and performance, shoes could detect pressure points, or clothes could be used for paying and ... By Editorial staff

“Share” offers a solution for the digital transformation of cross locational processes in the maintenance of machinery, in customer service, and for quality-related tasks, with a view to slashing travel expenses and enhancing productivity. © screenshot

18/01/2019 – Oculavis

Oculavis

Remote maintenance with data glasses

More than EUR 50bn is spent on business trips every year in Germany. Data goggles now have the potential to make huge savings in terms of time and money. By Editorial staff

Light as a new facet of fashion: eHauteCouture by Lunative © Lunative

14/01/2019 – Smart Textiles

Smart Textiles

Textile electrodes for smart monitoring

Textiles with intelligent extras are entering, not just in medicine. Occupational safety and clothing benefit such as construction, production and logistics. By Editorial staff