textile network

Lyocell fibers with antiviral properties - by loading with copper ions. © TITK / Steffen Beikirch

04/09/2023 – Using active ingredients more efficiently in textiles

Using active ingredients more efficiently in textiles

Wash-resistant equipment of Lyocell functional fibers

Functional textiles are all the rage. In addition to wearer comfort, durability and fashionable chic, a garment should also regulate moisture, absorb temperature ... Dr. Frank Wendler, Benjamin Redlingshöfer

Ein Referenzobjekt für eine neue Technologie: das Texoversum der Hochschule Reutlingen. Die Bauteile der Fassade wurden aus Fasern gewickelt, die mit dem „Desmocomp“ System von Covestro fixiert wurden. © FibR GmbH

11/07/2023 – Bauwesen

Bauwesen

Innovative Fasertechnologie für den Gebäudebau

Die Hochschule Reutlingen hat das Texoversum in Betrieb genommen, ein einzigartiges Ausbildungs- und Innovationszentrum für die Textilindustrie in Europa. ...

20/02/2023 – In eigener Sache

In eigener Sache

Rückblick unserer Branche – KW 7/2023

Hier stellen wir die Top-Artikel aus der vergangenen Woche unserer deutschen und englischen Website vor. Der meistgelesene Beitrag kommt aus der Rubrik ... By Editorial staff

Newly developed print head for 3D-printing of continuous cellulose fiber reinforced components. © DITF

03/02/2023 – Research

Research

New 3D printing process enables sustainable fiber composite components

The DITF, together with Arburg GmbH+Co KG, are developing an energy- and material-efficient 3D printing process for manufacturing of lightweight bio-based ... By Sibylle Michel

13/01/2023 – Call for Papers

Call for Papers

The Fiber Society’s 2023 Spring Conference

From May 15 to 17, 2023, the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) will host The Fiber Society’s 2023 Spring Conference in Denkendorf, ... By Sibylle Michel

It is a challenge to blend microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) with hydrophobic, i.e. water-repellent, rubbers. © Empa / Daetwyler Schweiz AG

09/12/2022 – Rubber production

Rubber production

Renewable cellulose-based fillers

In two years of intensive collaboration between Empa and the Datwyler Schweiz AG as part of an Innosuisse project, a process was successfully developed ... By Sibylle Michel

Dr. Ulrich Mörschel, CEO of Textechno: “The single-fibre pull-out test gives a direct measure of the fibre-matrix adhesion strength on its own.” © Textechno

17/11/2022 – New standard for composites

New standard for composites

Micromechanical testing of the interfacial shear strength

Fast and effective micromechanical testing of the interfacial shear strength is the focus of the new DIN SPEC 19289. By Sibylle Michel

Fasern