Fibers
The Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference (ADD-ITC), one of the most important textile conferences in Europe, will take place in ...

This year’s congress offers 125 specialist presentations over three days, covering a wide array of topics including Biopolymers, Biomaterials, High Performance, New Technologies, and Circular Economy and Recycling. © Österreichisches Faser Institut
04/09/2024 – Fiber conference
Fiber conference
The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on ...

Empa researcher Edith Perret is developing special fibers that can deliver drugs in a targeted manner. © Empa
05/08/2024 – Medical textiles
Medical textiles
Empa researchers have developed “liquid core fibers” that contain drugs inside and can be integrated into medical textiles. This offers an innovative ...
26/07/2024 – Textile recycling
Textile recycling
The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” facilitates small-scale trials of blending recycled and virgin fibres to identify optimal combinations for large-scale ...

The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. © PyroTex
25/07/2024 – Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment
The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. The fiber´s outstanding thermal insulation properties ...