Kemafil/biogene heavy tows © STFI
14/04/2021 – STFI: R&D-project
STFI: R&D-project
An article by Elke Thiele, Corinna Falck, STFI e.V and Maik Wonneberger, Invent GmbH.
Fibers
Fiber cross section: In the conjuagte spinning process Nanodesign, a fiber cross-section is formed by splitting the polymer flow into many individual parts. This makes it possible to design cross-sections of multi-component fibers far more precisely than with conventional processes. © Toray
07/04/2021 – Nanodesign by Toray
Nanodesign by Toray
A newly developed fabric from materials technology company Toray combines the feel and texture of handmade Japanese paper with modern functionality.
As a result of massive market changes, the company is planning to concentrate on manufacturing base materials for interlinings in Weinheim. © Freudenberg
31/03/2021 – Base materials, finishing, coating
Base materials, finishing, coating
Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel is planning competence centers in Europe.
Meryl Sublime Skinlife Force, winner of the ISPO Textrends Zero Pollution fabric with HeiQ Viroblock Permanent technology. © Nylstar
26/03/2021 – ISPO Textrends Award
ISPO Textrends Award
HeiQ and Nylstar launched HeiQ Viroblock Permanent on Meryl Zero Microfiber Pollution High Performance Fabric.
Hightex International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Trade Fair, which is planned to be held on June 22–26, 2021 was decided to postpone to June 14–18, 2022, considering the effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in the world. © Hightex
24/03/2021 – Turkey
Turkey
The postponement decision was taken as a result of intense discussions and evaluations with participants and sector representatives.
„Durch die Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse aus dem Krisenjahr 2020 ist unsere gewachsene Belegschaft dafür hervorragend gewappnet“, sagt Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler. © Sandler AG
22/03/2021 – Umsatz und Zahl der Mitarbeiter legen zu
Umsatz und Zahl der Mitarbeiter legen zu
Anforderungen innerhalb des Unternehmens verschieben sich aufgrund der Corona-Pandemie deutlich. Zusätzliche Kapazitäten für Vliesstoffe für Schutzmasken.
Ökoprofit certificate: Albaad has been striving to increase its eco-efficiency for a long time. As of 2018, the company was awarded the title of “Ökoprofit company” by the district of Steinfurt, Germany. © Albaad
16/03/2021 – Sustainability
Sustainability
Albaad is the first wet wipe manufacturer in Germany to be certified as climate-neutral and launches products made from 100 percent recycled material.