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21/08/2024 – Techtextil

Techtextil

Functional natural materials in high demand

At Techtextil 2024, international exhibitors showed future-proof developments for numerous industries in the ‘Nature Performance’ area. For Techtextil ... By Sibylle Michel

“The Congress – Natural fiber Extraction”, scheduled for October 9th, 2024 in Stuttgart, invites submissions for presentations focusing on advancements in natural fiber extraction methodologies. © AFBW

21/06/2024 – Call for papers

Call for papers

“The Congress – Natural fiber Extraction”

The organizers of “The Congress – Natural fiber Extraction” invite submissions for presentations on October 9th, 2024, at Look 21, Türlenstraße 2, 70191 ... By Editorial staff

Amelie Pörschmann with “The Regrow” pot. © Hochschule Hof

11/12/2023 – DNFI Award

DNFI Award

“The Regrow” pot wins for innovation in natural fibre research

Amelie Pörschmann, a student at Hochschule Hof, Germany, won the 2023 DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Research Award for her creation, “The Regrow”. ... By Editorial staff

31/10/2023 – Chargeurs Group

Chargeurs Group

“Nativa” regeneratively farmed merino wool

Part of 150-year-old French Chargeurs Group, “Nativa”, was born out of a passion for a fibre of incomparable quality, while supporting animal and soil ... By Editorial staff

27/09/2023 – vombaur

vombaur

The eco-friendly game changer

The combination of high strength and rigidity with sustainability and a neutral carbon footprint makes flax the ideal raw material for natural fibre-reinforced ... By Editorial staff

TômTex is collaborating with nature to create a new class of materials for the apparel, automotive, and consumer goods industries. © TômTex

30/11/2022 – Biobased fabrics

Biobased fabrics

TômTex makes materials from food waste

The innovative materials science company TômTex offers a 100% bio-based material, created from food waste with two key ingredients: seashells or mushrooms. By Sibylle Michel

In the project 3DNaturDruck, construction elements will be manufactured additively from natural fibers, such as here a free-form tile made of wood short fiber filament. © LZH

14/09/2022 – Sustainability in 3D printing

Sustainability in 3D printing

LZH research components made of natural fibers

Together with partners, the LZH is researching how to produce individual building elements from natural fibers using additive manufacturing. By Sibylle Michel

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