textile network

Biomimetic fish fin with dielectric elastomer actors und fiber reinforcement. © ITM/TUD

15/12/2022 – Composites

Composites

Intelligent materials for robotics and prostheses

Researchers are going to develop a completely new class of materials in which actuators and sensors are integrated directly into flexible fibre composites. By Sibylle Michel

The founders of Nahtlos AG José Näf and Michel Schmid with the textile-based electrodes for long-term ECGs in their laboratory in St. Gallen. © Marlies Thurnheer

09/11/2022

Textile electrodes for medtech applications

Nahtlos, an Empa spin-off, has developed novel textile-based electrodes for recording heart activity and for electrostimulation therapies. By Sibylle Michel

Mechanical exoskeleton with premium components to relieve strain on the legs. © Jumbo-Textil

01/04/2022 – Narrow textiles

Narrow textiles

High-tech textiles for safety and medical technology

Production and care, logistics and agriculture – people in these and many other industries work hard day after day. Exoskeletons offer them enormous relief ... By Sibylle Michel

Testing shows that Livinguard Technology continuously kills bacteria, is hypoallergenic and non-irritating to the skin with performance that lasts wash after wash. © Livinguard

30/03/2022 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

First-of-its-kind medical scrubs

Livinguard has launched an apparel line of permanent self-disinfecting scrubs, underscrubs, and lab coats utilizing its EPA-registered bacteria-killing ... By Editorial staff

23/12/2021 – Textile coating

Textile coating

Demand for Polyurethane Thermoplastics will increase

Fact.MR investigates that Polyurethane Thermoplastics are expected to account for 80% of textile coating demand. By Editorial staff

The event took place digitally this year. © DITF Denkendorf

23/11/2021 – Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference 2021

Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference 2021

Textile impulses for the future at ADDITC

On November 9 and 10, 2021, one of the most important European technical congresses was held: The Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference. By Sibylle Michel

Since 1935, Sanitized develops technologies for antimicrobial treatments. © Sanitized

10/08/2021 – Mask wear trial test

Mask wear trial test

Antimicrobial treatment with Sanitized

In order to test the effectiveness of the Sanitized hygiene function, an internal mask wear trial test was initiated on reusable textile masks. By Sibylle Michel

Medical applications