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The patent-pending Lycra Anti-Slip fiber helps maintain garment appearance wash after wash and wear after wear. © Lycra

20/11/2020 – New denim innovation

New denim innovation

Lycra Anti-Slip fiber

A new denim seam slippage solution for applications in single-core spandex fabrics that require durable stretch and good recovery power. By Editorial staff

Demonstration luminaire “Thirty One” © DITF

16/11/2020 – Light experiences light as paper

Light experiences light as paper

DITF: Luminaires made of paper yarn

The results of the “Paper Light” research project are sustainable products with an appealing design that can be manufactured at low cost. By Editorial staff

Following events in 2016 and 2018 at Groz-Beckert headquarters, the 2020 edition of the presentation series “The Fabric Year” was held as digital event with a high number of attendees. This article gives a worldwide summary. © Groz-Beckert

16/11/2020 – Andreas Engelhardt, The Fiber Year and Groz-Beckert

Andreas Engelhardt, The Fiber Year and Groz-Beckert

The Fabric Year 2020

Following events in 2016 and 2018 at Groz-Beckert headquarters, the 2020 edition of the presentation series “The Fabric Year” was held as digital event. By Editorial staff

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