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09/11/2020 – 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres

2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres

Hybrid event awards 1st Innovation Prize

“Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted at the “2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres”, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany). By Editorial staff

With its Veocel branded wood-based cellulose fibers, Lenzing has been laying the foundation for many years for sustainable nonwoven applications and will test and develop innovative ideas using the new possibilities offered by the VEZ. © Lenzing AG

05/11/2020 – New nonwoven development center at Hof University

New nonwoven development center at Hof University

Lenzing cooperates with Hof University

Lenzing and Hof University are supporting the development of sustainable solutions for nonwoven segments including hygiene, body care and medical. By Editorial staff

Eine Mitarbeiterin im Forschungsinstitut untersucht Polyesterfasern. „Es wäre möglich, ganz am Anfang die Fasern entsprechend zu bearbeiten – oder später das fertige Produkt, also beispielsweise ein Shirt“, sagt Sabrina Kolbe. © Hochschule Niederrhein

26/10/2020 – Forschungsprojekt EnzyPol

Forschungsprojekt EnzyPol

Hochschule Niederrhein: Hydrophilie von Polyester mit Enzymen erhöhen

Verbesserte Oberflächenfunktionalität durch enzymatische Behandlung von biobasierten und konventionellen Polyestern. By Editorial staff

18/09/2020 – Socke mit Kohlenstoffdioxid-Filamenten

Socke mit Kohlenstoffdioxid-Filamenten

Falke: Innovative Faser für den Klimaschutz

Kohlenstoffdioxid-basierte Fasern aus Industrieabfällen in Falke-Socken könnten künftig zum Klimaschutz beitragen. By Editorial staff

Over 410 exhibitors from six countries and regions will present their yarn and fiber innovations in Shanghai. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

18/09/2020 – National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

Yarn Expo Autumn

From 23 – 25 September, the fair will house over 410 exhibitors from six countries and regions in hall 8.2. By Editorial staff

The total volume amounted to 74 million tonnes. Spunlaid nonwovens, newly included in global supply, slowed to the lowest growth rate in the century at nearly 4 percent to reach almost 7 million tonnes. © Andreas Engelhardt

04/09/2020 – Deceleration along the textile chain

Deceleration along the textile chain

The Fiber Year 2020 – characterized by the coronavirus

Andreas Engelhardt: The entire textile value chain suffered from significant deceleration last year before a dramatic contraction began. By Editorial staff

Due to the short-term increase in demand from Chinese customers, Lenzing AG is breaking new ground. For the first time in the history of Austria, a local company is sending goods that are 100 percent produced in Austria directly to China by train. © Lenzing/Scheiblecker

02/09/2020 – Upside-down world

Upside-down world

Lenzing sends fibers by train from Austria to China

For the first time in the history of Austria, a local company is sending goods that are 100 percent produced in Austria directly to China by train. By Editorial staff