Technical Textiles

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A glove made of a material designed at Rice University that kills coronaviruses with heat without burning users’ skin. © Photo by Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University

 
19/09/2023 – Rice University

Rice University

You can leave your gloves on

A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could transform the way we make and use ... Silvia Cernea Clark
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At DSEI in London Carrington Textiles will show innovations in military textiles, showcasing its latest developments in CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear) protection and stretch ripstop fabrics designed to meet the evolving needs of modern armed forces.© Carrington ©

 
30/08/2023 – Carrington Textiles

Carrington Textiles

Innovations in military fabrics

Carrington Textiles, a leading global expert in military fabrics, is said to announce its participation in this year's Defence and Security Equipment International ... By  Editorial staff
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The global fire-resistant fabrics market is anticipated to garner US$ 6 b in 2033. © Future Market Insights

 
07/08/2023 – Future Market Insights

Future Market Insights

Global fire-resistant fabrics market

The rapid growth of industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, and manufacturing has created a higher demand for fire-resistant fabrics. These industries ... By  Editorial staff
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TPU artificial leather made by Gessner. © Gessner

 
02/08/2023 – Neenah Gessner GmbH

Neenah Gessner GmbH

TPU carrier materials in artificial leather application

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) has gained prominence as a preferred material for artificial leather applications in the automotive and textile industries. ... By  Editorial staff
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Direct-to-film technology allows printers to create premium transferred designs for customised merchandising, sportswear, and an array of other promotional textile applications. © Mimaki

 
26/07/2023 – Guest article by Marc Verbeem: Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe

Guest article by Marc Verbeem: Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe

Direct-to-Film Technology – Shaking Things Up in Digital Textile Printing

With the use of direct-to-film technology (DTF), printers can produce high-quality transferred graphics for branded apparel, sportswear, and a variety ... Marc Verbeem
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Evolon sustainable microfiber reinforcement layer for leather goods. © Freudenberg

 
25/07/2023 – Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg presents new applications for its Evolon microfiber technology

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will unveil new applications for its European environmentally-friendly Evolon microfiber technology for ... By  Editorial staff
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Water-based “Insqin” polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) allow up to 45% lower global warming potential than solvent-based polymer resin equivalents. © Covestro

 
05/06/2023 – Covestro and the Environment

Covestro and the Environment

Climate neutrality in the textile coatings industry

Covestro, a producer of polymer materials in Europe, Asia and the USA, believes that regulatory pressure will be important in driving sustainability change ... By  Editorial staff