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Amann’s Road to Zero: the new WRe-finish © Amann

01/08/2019 – Amann Group

Amann Group

The new 100 percent PFC-free WRe-finish

The new 100 percent PFC-free WRe-finish by Amann is water-repellent and environmentally friendly. By Editorial staff

01/08/2019 – Techtextil Innovation Award

Techtextil Innovation Award

Cork-a-Tex – mehr als nur ein Garn

In der Kategorie „New Material“ ging der Techtextil Innovation Award 2019 an den portugiesischen Korkverarbeiter Sedacor für Cork-A-Tex. 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

The new Cork-a-Tex yarn from Sedacor and Penedo is temperature-regulating and creates an ecological cycle. © Ilona Schulz

08/07/2019 – Techtextil Award New Material

Techtextil Award New Material

Cork improves ecological cycle

The award in the category “New Material” went to the joint project of the cork processor Sedacor and the textile company Penedo. By Editorial staff

The integration of Hoftex CoreTech GmbH, constitutes one of the elements of the growing strategy implemented by the group that allowed to overcome a turnover amounting at € 75 millions. Filidea President Massimo Marchi © Filidea

24/06/2019 – Filidea

Filidea

Hoftex Coretech changes the owner

The italian company Filidea s.r.l., announces the acquisition of Hoftex CoreTech GmbH from the German group Hoftex. By Editorial staff

View of the exhibition booth Texprocess 2019 of Gunold GmbH, Hall 5.0, Booth B41: A high number of visitors each day © Gunold

18/06/2019 – Texprocess: Gunold

Texprocess: Gunold

Threads from Gunold inspire a desire for the future

The new star in the embroidery thread sky, the sparkling Poly Star thread, fascinated international trade visitors at Texprocess 2019 in Frankfurt. By Editorial staff

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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