1. Hotspots:
  2. Sustainability
  3. Denim
  4. Industry 4.0
  5. Research
  6. Karl Mayer

Research

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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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Crash experiment from a height of 35 metres: would the new fuselage remain structurally intact? © Fibre

 
12/06/2019 – FIBRE – Bremen Fibre Institute

FIBRE – Bremen Fibre Institute

Crash-safe design for light aircraft

The Bremen Fibre Institute took some of its fibre-based expertise to Friedrichshafen where, from 10 to 13 April, innovations in the field of light aircraft ... By  Editorial staff
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The Carbon Quartet hitting the right notes: this double bass is made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic and can be dismantled. © Collegium Musicum der RWTH Aachen University.

 
06/06/2019 – Stars of the Future – Part 4

Stars of the Future – Part 4

A look at textile research

About textile developments that fascinate and researchers that make Germany one of the world’s leading textile hotspots. By  Editorial staff
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Power-saw protection with a new textile cut-resistant boot © Oertel

 
06/06/2019 – Textile networks

Textile networks

Zooming in on ZIM

Innovation is booming in the field of textiles, as is apparent from the funding statistics from Germany’s Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM). By  Editorial staff
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Netze aus Lenzing Lyocellfasern sind kompostierbar und bioabbaubar. © Lenzing/E. Grebe

 
21/05/2019 – Lenzing Lyocellfasern

Lenzing Lyocellfasern

Für eine plastikfreie Meereszucht

Die Lenzing Gruppe lancierte auf der Techtextil 2019 in Frankfurt eine botanische Lösung für Meeresanwendungen, insbesondere für die Meereszucht. By  Editorial staff
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© FILK

 
10/05/2019 – Techtextil: FILK

Techtextil: FILK

Highly flame-retardant, flexible and lightweight

FILK Freiberg together with Fulcoline (Hofbieber) present a high performance material based on a basalt fibre-polymer-composite. By  Editorial staff