textile network

The ARWeS roving changing system enables the reproducible connection of the reinforcing fibres to each other in fully automatic plant operation without interrupting the production processes. © Cetex

07/06/2022 – Techtextil: Cetex

Techtextil: Cetex

Automatic roving change and hybrid rovings

At Techtextil, Cetex will present a fully automated ARWeS roving changing system and a new type of process for the production of HYROV hybrid rovings. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability is once again a focus topic at Techtextil / Texprocess. © Messe Frankfurt/Jean-Luc Valentin

31/05/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Numerous innovations at Techtextil / Texprocess

From June 21 to 24, 2022, exhibitors will present their innovations in the field of technical textiles and nonwovens as well as the processing of textile ... By Sibylle Michel

Dilo engineers and produces high quality machines and production lines for the nonwovens industry. © Dilo

27/05/2022 – Techtextil: Dilo

Techtextil: Dilo

World of needling technology

Dilo concentrates on a completely new sector for web forming and needling which may be defined by the term “additive textile manufacturing”. By Sibylle Michel

Naia Renew is ideal for everyday garments. © Eastman/Naia

12/05/2022 – Trends

Trends

Industry loungewear insights

The global pandemic has driven consumer preference for comfortable loungewear, and the latest research conducted by Naia from Eastman proves it is a trend ... By Editorial staff

The FibreCoat founders (from left): Dr Alexander Lüking, Richard Haas and Dr Robert Brüll. © FibreCoat

11/04/2022 – Startup

Startup

Technical textiles made from aluminium-coated high-performance fibres

At JEC World 2022, May 3–5, 2022, FibreCoat will introduce its new AluCoat product line for the first time as part of the Startup Booster competition. By Sibylle Michel

Dr Frank Wendler from TITK tests the Cell Solution Bioactive staple fiber. © TITK/Steffen Beikirch

24/03/2022 – Cellulose fibers

Cellulose fibers

Lyocell fiber with permanent antiviral protection

The research institute TITK has succeeded in modifying the cellulose fiber Cell Solution Bioactive, which now also has a very reliable antiviral effect. By Sibylle Michel

Agricultural waste streams © Fashion for Good

23/03/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

The next generation of materials from waste

The latest project of Fashion for Good, a platform for sustainable fashion innovation, transforms agricultural waste into textile fibres. By Editorial staff

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