Techtextil
While the success story for 2019 is still being written, the sixth edition of the twin fairs in 2021 is already taking shape.

The Techtextil Innovation Award for Sustainability went to Picasso for a water-saving dyeing solution using mushroom and plant extracts. © Ilona Schulz
11/07/2019 – Techtextil Award Sustainability
Techtextil Award Sustainability
For the first time the Techtextil Innovation Award for Sustainability was presented to two companies. One of them is located in Portugal.

Das Smart Jacket E-caption 2.0 kann Arbeiter an Sendemasten vor übermäßiger Radiofrequenzstrahlung schützen. © Ilona Schulz
10/07/2019 – Techtextil Award New Application
Techtextil Award New Application
Der Sicherheitsmantel, entwickelt an der Universität Beira Interior in Portugal, prämiert in der Kategorie „New Application“, schützt vor Strahlen.

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

Auf der Techtextil am Stand von GKD stark diskutiert: Mehrwert von Metallgewebe gegenüber textilen Medien.© GKD © GKD
20/06/2019 – Techtextil: Gebr. Kufferath AG (GKD)
Techtextil: Gebr. Kufferath AG (GKD)
Zur Techtextil stand bei GKD das Lösungspotenzial anwendungsspezifisch entwickelter Hochleistungsgewebe für Industrie und Architektur im Mittelpunkt.