textile network

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

Ernennung von Florian Puch zum Universitätsprofessor an der TU Ilmenau. v. l.: Benjamin Redlingshöfer, Direktor TITK Rudolstadt; Prof. Florian Puch; Prof. Kai-Uwe Sattler, Präsident TU Ilmenau © TU Ilmenau/Michael Reichel

11/03/2021 – Kunststofftechnik

Kunststofftechnik

TU Ilmenau und TITK Rudolstadt mit gemeinsamer Professur

Dr.-Ing. Florian Puch Universitätsprofessor ist neuer Leiter des Fachgebiets Kunststofftechnik an der TU und wissenschaftlicher Leiter am TITK. By Editorial staff

The research project developed a new approach to reducing returns through fit visualization and ecological transparency and sustainability assessment. © Avalution

10/03/2021 – e-commerce

e-commerce

Avalution: ECOmmerce research project completed

A technological solution was developed to help significantly reduce the number of returns in online retail due to fit problems. By Editorial staff