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Helmut Lauterbach, Kelheim Fibres (on the right side), receives the WoW Innovation Award from INDA president Dave Rousse. © INDA

 
10/07/2019 – Kelheim Fibres

Kelheim Fibres

Kelheim Fibres wins World of Wipes Innovation Award

During the World of Wipes in Atlanta, the Bavarian manufacturer of viscose speciality fibres has been presented with the World of Wipes Innovation Award. By  Editorial staff
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PET bottles are turned into polyethylene fibres whose first textile use is as protective rainwear … after which they are recycled again into T-shirts. © Carl Weiske

 
19/06/2019 – Sustainability

Sustainability

“We need to get into chemistry”

How would it be if a PET bottle that had been recycled into fibres were then to re-emerge successively as different types of clothing? By  Hans-Werner Oertel
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In apparel applications, the possibilities of recombinant spider silks are particularly exciting, realizing unprecedented combinations of physical properties such as luxurious feel and breathable comfort with top durability. © 2015 Christopher Payne

 
13/06/2019 – Polartec

Polartec

Spiderman sends greetings

Polartec und Kraig Biocraft Laboratories plan to bring first spider silk fabrics to the performance apparel market. By  Editorial staff
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Jochen Boos, CEO Indorama Mobility Group: „E-Mobility, autonomes Fahren, Shared Mobility und intelligente Fahrzeuge bergen Chancen für Fasern und Textilien.“ © PHP Fibres

 
06/06/2019 – Indorama Ventures

Indorama Ventures

Gründung Indorama Mobility Group

Indorama Ventures hat die Gründung eines neuen Geschäftsbereichs in der Division IVL Fibers mit dem Namen Indorama Mobility Group angekündigt. By  Editorial staff
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Bieglo High Performance Polymers expands their range of products with Polyimidefibres. © Bieglo

 
04/06/2019 – Bieglo

Bieglo

PI-Fibers in the Portfolio

Bieglo High Performance Polymers expands their range of products with Polyimidefibres. By  Editorial staff
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Couch of a CAT-Scan including carbon fibre nonwovens © Schmuhl Faserverbundtechnik

 
23/05/2019 – RecyCarb

RecyCarb

From waste back into component

In the research project RecyCarb, a team of two institutes and four industrial partners has established a qualified value chain for recycled carbon fibers ... By  Editorial staff
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Netze aus Lenzing Lyocellfasern sind kompostierbar und bioabbaubar. © Lenzing/E. Grebe

 
21/05/2019 – Lenzing Lyocellfasern

Lenzing Lyocellfasern

Für eine plastikfreie Meereszucht

Die Lenzing Gruppe lancierte auf der Techtextil 2019 in Frankfurt eine botanische Lösung für Meeresanwendungen, insbesondere für die Meereszucht. By  Editorial staff