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19/09/2023 – Rice University

Rice University

You can leave your gloves on

A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could transform the way we make and use ... Silvia Cernea Clark

Lars Wismer: “I look forward to being back on board at Messe Düsseldorf again and to working with a strong team to further expand the leading position of the two leading trade fairs and the international portfolios.” © Florian Treiber

28/11/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

A+A and Glasstec under new management

Lars Wismer becomes new Director of A+A, international trade fair for safety, security and health at work, as well as Glasstec, trade fair for the glass ... By Sibylle Michel

Ranging from nonwovens and felts over multiple composite systems, the potential for Aersulate is immense. © Outlast

18/08/2022 – Insulation

Insulation

Effective insulation combined with minimal space

Under the name Aersulate, the Outlast R&D team developed highly innovative aerogel materials offering very effective insulation with minimal space requirements. By Sibylle Michel

The world’s leading trade fair and congress event for personal protection, occupational safety and health at work will take place in October 2023. © Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann

02/08/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

A+A 2023 under the sign of sustainability and digitalisation

Exhibiting companies can now register for A+A 2023, which will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 24 to 27 October 2023. By Sibylle Michel

Flamexgreen is a staple fiber yarn made of recycled, post-consumer bottles. © Carl Weiske

31/03/2022 – Yarn for protective clothing

Yarn for protective clothing

Sustainable and flame retardant

As a sustainable alternative, Carl Weiske offers a flame retardant staple fiber yarn made in part of recycled, post-consumer bottles. By Sibylle Michel

Amanns new product innovation Basalt-tech is the first sewing thread made from 100% basalt stone fibers. © Amann

28/03/2022 – Yarns

Yarns

Basalt-tech: sewing thread made from stone

The international sewing thread producer Amann Group launched a sewing thread that is entirely made from basalt stone fibers. By Sibylle Michel

Para-aramid threads, light yellow dyed or undyed, show superior performance by resisting heat up to 500 °C. © IST Safety Ltd

20/12/2021 – Threads for protective clothing

Threads for protective clothing

Durak Tekstil aramid threads provide high durability

Ankara-based IST Safety Ltd uses Durak Tekstil’s para-aramid sewing threads and meta-aramid sewing threads in their protective and heat-resistant clothing. By Editorial staff

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