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This joint stand “BMWE Young Innovators” is located in the themed area “Health at Work” in Hall 7. © Messe Düsseldorf

08/08/2025 – Innovative power at A+A 2025

Innovative power at A+A 2025

Eleven start-ups present tomorrow’s world of work

Eleven start-ups from Germany will be presenting themselves at the BMWE Young Innovators joint stand at A+A 2025. From November 4 to 7, 2025, in Düsseldorf, ... By Sibylle Michel

The Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days: The spotlight in on young innovators. © Dornbirn GFC

25/06/2025 – Conference on fibers in Austria

Conference on fibers in Austria

Highlights on the 64th Dornbirn-GFC in September

At Dornbirn GFC 2025, industry leaders and innovation drivers will present groundbreaking developments in workwear, protective textiles, and defence applications ... By Sibylle Michel

Fibres are spread into thin tapes using the “UD 700” fibre spreading machine, fed to the “COP MAX 5” multiaxial warp knitting machine at constant tension in a two-stage process and consolidated into high-quality fabrics by means of stitch-bonding. © Karl Mayer

15/05/2025 – Textile protection applications

Textile protection applications

Lightweight material for a difficult task

In view of the many different conflict situations worldwide, the need for personal protective equipment for security forces is increasing. By Jasmin Deschner

16/04/2025 – Merger

Merger

Stronger together: Foundation of the RTS Textiles Group Ltd

In a strategic move designed to align their long-term vision, RTS Textiles Ltd (RTS) is bringing together all of its operations and joint venture partners ... By Sibylle Michel

Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have collaborated to develop three innovative and reliable test methods for soft ballistic inserts: The Lower Costal Bending (LCB) test, the Double Curvature Compression (DCC) test and the Edge Pressure (EP) test. © DuPont

21/03/2025 – PSA

PSA

Reliable assessment of body armour wearability

Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have collaborated to develop three innovative test methods for soft ballistic inserts. By Sibylle Michel

12/11/2024 – Getzner Textil

Getzner Textil

Technical fabrics for PPE in the forestry area

Getzner Textil AG is currently establishing itself as a solution partner in the area of personal protective equipment for forestry workers with several ... By Sibylle Michel

The innovative clothing has a wide range of potential applications, from activewear, winter jackets, healthcare apparel and outdoor gear, to sustainable textile-based insulation for construction and buildings, contributing to energy-saving efforts. © PolyU

26/08/2024 – Protective clothing

Protective clothing

Intelligent robotic clothing for automatic thermal adaptation

PolyU researchers have developed first-of-its-kind thermally-insulated and breathable soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient ... By Editorial staff

protective apparel