Advent calendar Innovations 2020

Wound onto a spool, the viscose filament yarn was spun from recycled cotton provided in form of cellulose sheets. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IAP have found a way to turn cotton clothes such as jeans into new high-quality garments rather than lowly cleaning rags. © Fraunhofer IAP
04/09/2020 – Wicket 17 + 18: An efficient way of recycling cotton clothes
Wicket 17 + 18: An efficient way of recycling cotton clothes

Dyntex CEO Mathias Braun sees tremendous market potential for two new ultralight and environmentally friendly functional textiles: “Our newly developed fabric collection plays a critical role in protecting the environment for future generations.” © Dyntex/Othmar Heidegger
26/08/2020 – Wicket 16: Ultralight and biosynthetic
Wicket 16: Ultralight and biosynthetic
20/08/2020 – Wicket 15: First anti-NOX textile facade in Hamburg
Wicket 15: First anti-NOX textile facade in Hamburg

Neuzüchtungen der Faserbrennessel Urtica dioica L. wurden im praktischen Anbau geprüft. © Sven Wartenberg/Institut für Pflanzenkultur
13/08/2020 – Türchen 14: Nesselfaser vielfach unterschätzt
Türchen 14: Nesselfaser vielfach unterschätzt

Cotton since 1901, Made in Germany, the new Gebrüder Otto brand, stands for clear quality standards and sustainable value created in Germany. © Gebrüder Otto