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The 8th “mtex+” is being held as the “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” in the new Carlowitz Congresscenter at the heart of Chemnitz (Germany) for the first time on 9–10 June 2020. Photo: mtex+ 2018 © mtex+/ Kristin Schmidt

10/09/2019 – New location, sharpe profile

New location, sharpe profile

mtex+ 2020

8th edition to be held as the “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” at the Carlowitz Congresscenter Chemnitz for the first time on 9–10 June 2020. By Editorial staff

Mit dem Textil bezahlen dank textiler RFID-Innovation. Fans der „Königsblauen“ machen den Anfang. © Schalke

06/09/2019 – Wearable Elektronics

Wearable Elektronics

Auf Schalke heißt es jetzt: Mein T-Shirt zahlt

Fans von Schalke04 kommen ohne Stadionticket am Einlass vorbei. Bedingung: Sie müssen ihr online Euro-aufgeladenes RFID-Shirt tragen. By Hans-Werner Oertel

Heart valves, eardrums, wound monitoring: Research-intensive challenges for bio and medical textiles expert Dr. Dilbar Aibibu. © Oertel

28/08/2019 – Drum roll for an artificial eardrum

Drum roll for an artificial eardrum

Future applications for textiles

It is thanks mainly to research that innovations such as artificial eardrums and textile mining filters are paving the way for new applications in the ... By Hans-Werner Oertel

05/08/2019 – Smart Textiles

Smart Textiles

Visible boost for e-textiles

After the long years of development work, international analysts and market commentators are anticipating a trade in smart textiles worth billions. By Hans-Werner Oertel

The 3D knitted seat with integrated upholstery was the highlight at this year’s Texprocess at Bache Innovative. © Bache Innovative

30/07/2019 – 3D knitted seat with integral upholstery

3D knitted seat with integral upholstery

Techtextil: 3D innovation from Bache Innovative

Seamless products, 3D knitwear and the development and production of technical knitwear are the specialities of this innovative company from Rheinberg, ... By Editorial staff

The conductive special yarns “Smart Yarns” from Amann are suitable for sewing, embroidering, weaving, and knitting. Picture: Silver-tech © Amann

25/07/2019 – Insights into the future of threads

Insights into the future of threads

Amann Innovations

With Steel-tech and Silver-tech or Silver-tech+, Amann offers conductive special yarns for sewing, embroidery, but also weaving and knitting. By Editorial staff

“Emerging from a textile-electrical niche, we want to use sensors and artificial intelligence in a T-shirt to positively influence people’s body awareness and in doing so, prevent physical discomfort.” © equil

11/06/2019 – Startup: equil

Startup: equil

Stiff neck? A problem of the past

The Ulm-based startup equil wants to take care of the widespread disease of shoulder and neck tension – with a smart textile T-shirt. By Hans-Werner Oertel