textile network

MeshUP is used for the structure generation of weaving patterns and looping diagrams that transform them to structural meshes, on which mechanical properties can be computed. © Fraunhofer ITWM

30/04/2021 – Series: Realistic simulation of technical textiles – Part 1

Series: Realistic simulation of technical textiles – Part 1

Fraunhofer ITWM: Generating structures with MeshUp

Simulation methods for efficient prediction of textile behavior under stretching, shear, bending, torsion, or compression. by Annika Dreßler By Editorial staff

Aus Wasser Gold fischen – textile Innovationen helfen, Ressourcen zu sparen und damit bei der Umsetzung der Nachhaltigkeitsziele der Vereinten Nationen. © Orlando Florin Rosu/stock.adobe.com

29/04/2021 – Mit Textil UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele erreichen – Teil 2

Mit Textil UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele erreichen – Teil 2

Wasser ist Leben, Textil ist Teil der Lösung

Wie textile Innovationen bei der Umsetzung der Nachhaltigkeitsziele der Vereinten Nationen helfen. By Editorial staff

Technician Roberto Köhler from TITK Rudolstadt shows two bobbins with yarns of different fineness, produced from the hemp-based cellulose regenerated fiber Lyohemp. © TITK_ Steffen Beikirch

21/04/2021 – Research

Research

TITK: First lyocell fibre made from non-wood-based pulp

An article by Dr. Frank Meister, Department Head Native Polymers and Chemical Research at TITK. By Editorial staff

14/04/2021 – STFI: R&D-project

STFI: R&D-project

Biogenic Heavy Tows based on hemp bast bark

An article by Elke Thiele, Corinna Falck, STFI e.V and Maik Wonneberger, Invent GmbH. By Editorial staff

Round drops with correspondingly large contact angles form on the coated cleanroom textiles. © Krüss

13/04/2021 – Protective clothing

Protective clothing

Krüss: New study shows reusable solution

A new study shows how reusable, water-repellent cleanroom coveralls could be used as medical protective clothing. By Editorial staff

09/04/2021 – DITF

DITF

100 years textile research: Let’s celebrate the textile future

Denkendorf – The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) look back on 100 years of successful textile research. By Editorial staff

Simulation of knitting and putting on a mask. The colors provide information about the tension. The Influence of face shape and knitting tension on concern is demonstrated. © Fraunhofer ITWM

30/03/2021 – High-performance textiles, compression and sportswear

High-performance textiles, compression and sportswear

Fraunhofer ITWM: Realistic simulation of technical textiles

New software program TexMath enables simulation and optimization of textile products. An article by Annika Dreßler, Fraunhofer ITWM. By Editorial staff