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Forschung: Neue Funktionsfaser verhindert Schweißgeruch © Stillkost/stock.adobe.com

23/08/2019 – Minho-Universität

Minho-Universität

Nie wieder Schweißgeruch

Forscher der Minho-Universität in Portugal haben ein Baumwollgewebe entwickelt, das im Kontakt mit Schweiß einen Zitronenduftstoff abgibt. By Editorial staff

Speaking for Domo Chemicals, Alex Segers, CEO called the acquisition "a major step forward". © Domo Chemicals

20/08/2019 – High Performance Fibers, Polymer and Intermediates operations change the owner

High Performance Fibers, Polymer and Intermediates operations change the owner

Domo Chemicals gets bigger

Domo Chemicals signs agreement to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe By Editorial staff

DITF_PM_Carbonfasern_aus_Holz_Foto — Vertreter aus Wissenschaft und Politik im High Performance Fiber Center, dem modernen Zentrum für Hochleistungsfasern an den DITF. (Vordere Reihe v. re.:) Minister Peter Hauk mit Professor Michael R. Buchmeiser und Peter Steiger (beide Vorstand der DITF) und den Bereichsleitern Dr. Frank Hermanutz und Dr. Erik Frank. © DITF

14/08/2019 – Landwirtschaftsministerium Baden-Württemberg und DITF vereinbaren Forschungskooperation

Landwirtschaftsministerium Baden-Württemberg und DITF vereinbaren Forschungskooperation

Carbonfasern aus Buchenholz

Buchenholz ist ein vielseitig verwendbarer, nachhaltiger und CO2-neutraler Rohstoff. Es ist zwar reichlich vorhanden, wird aber bisher nicht genutzt. Das ... By Editorial staff

For a year, falling prices have been reflected in the declining values of all the major price indices. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

22/07/2019 – Uncertainty is the new normal

Uncertainty is the new normal

Cotton prices remain under pressure

The consequences of the trade dispute between the US and China are clearly noticeable, even though the expectations have moved away from escalation and ... By Sibylle Michel

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

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

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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