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The estimated global output of man-made fibres has been pegged at 71 million tonnes (cellulosic and oil-based, filament and staple fibres) compared to 30 million tonnes of natural fibres © CIRFS, IWTO, FAO, prognostiziert auf Basis Ergebnisse 2014/2015

19/12/2017 – IVGT

IVGT

Natural fibres are still fibres’ biggest “employer”

The estimated global output of man-made fibres has been pegged at 71 million tonnes compared to 30 million tonnes of natural fibres. By Editorial staff

As part of a number of projects, scientists at the DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials are developing new possibilities for the finishing and functionalisation of surfaces © Philipp Scheffler, DWI

19/12/2017 – Special fibres and yarns: 65 years of the DWI

Special fibres and yarns: 65 years of the DWI

A research institute changing with the times

Innovative materials research and an exceptionally inter-disciplinary research approach now lie at the heart of the work conducted at the former German ... By Editorial staff

18/12/2017 – Madeira

Madeira

Switch on the magic of HC

Special manufacturing technology creates Madeira HC high performance polyamide thread with durable silver plating around every single filament. By Editorial staff

08/12/2017 – Sembach

Sembach

Fäden und Garne sicher und schnell führen und verarbeiten

A100: Eine Hochleistungskeramik für die Textilindustrie und ein idealer Werkstoff für verschleißend beanspruchte Komponenten in Textilmaschinen! By Editorial staff

Today’s company headquarters in Stockstadt am Main © Gunold

10/11/2017 – Gunold GmbH turns 90

Gunold GmbH turns 90

Hallmarks of continuity and flexibility

What started as a design and drawing studio, founded in Plauen in 1927, has since evolved into the world’s leading supplier of embroidery needs. ... By Editorial staff

Drawing section of Kursk’s symTTec industrial yarn line © Trützschler

03/11/2017 – Kurskhimvolokno

Kurskhimvolokno

Russia: Trützschler extrusion lines for industrial yarn

Kurskhimvolokno, a major Russian player in the polyamide industrial yarn industry, recently increased its capacity by more than 30%. By Editorial staff

The voting for the DNFI-Award is different to the usual procedures as it is an international open process © pixabay

13/09/2017 – Discover Natural Fibres Initiative

Discover Natural Fibres Initiative

DNFI Award - Worldwide Voting Underway

The Discover Natural Fibres Initiative (DNFI) announce in the month of September the voting for the Innovation in Natural Fibers Award 2017. By Editorial staff

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