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Glashohlfasergewebe mit gefärbten Monomeren: Selbstheilungsprozess sichtbar gemacht. Blau gefärbtes PEG tritt nach einer Schädigung aus der Hohlfaser aus und durchdringt das Risssystem. © DITF

29/10/2019 – Selbstheilende Faserverbundwerkstoffe

Selbstheilende Faserverbundwerkstoffe

DITF erforscht das Verhindern von Risswachstum

Dem Bauteilversagen keine Chance. Selbstheilende Faserverbundwerkstoffe erhöhen die Sicherheit stark belasteter Bauteile. By Editorial staff

17/10/2019 – Positive results

Positive results

52nd edition of Filo

The 52nd edition of Filo, the international yarns and fibres exhibition, closed with positive results. By Editorial staff

07/10/2019 – World Cotton Day on 7 October

World Cotton Day on 7 October

WTO is organising the first international World Cotton Day

On October 7, take a particularly close look at the fibre content in your clothing. Because October 7 is World Cotton Day. By Editorial staff

The new polyimide fiber continues Evonik’s three-decade tradition of developing and manufacturing plastic-based high-performance fibers for the hot gas filtration market at its sites in Lenzing and Schörfling (Austria). © Evonik

01/10/2019 – A new generation of polyimide fibers

A new generation of polyimide fibers

New high-tech fibers from Evonik

The new product, brand named P84 HT, is distinguished by improved mechanical stability and flexibility at continuously high operating temperatures. By Editorial staff

20/09/2019 – USDA long-term projections to 2028/29

USDA long-term projections to 2028/29

Good prospects for cotton exporters Brazil, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India

Raw cotton production is expected to continue moving to countries with favorable resource endowments and advancing production technologies. By Sibylle Michel

12/09/2019 – Clean Color Concept

Clean Color Concept

Märkische Faser and Kelheim Fibres are cooperating

The two German manufacturers Märkische Faser and Kelheim Fibres offer the “Clean Color Concept”, spun dyed fibres in Polyester and in Viscose. By Sibylle Michel

05/09/2019 – USDA: Long-term projections to 2028/29

USDA: Long-term projections to 2028/29

Cotton imports stay on the rise in China and Vietnam

Global cotton consumption is projected to increase by almost 25 percent from 2018/19 through 2028/29. By Sibylle Michel

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