textile network

As well as improving mask manufacturing, the ProQuIV solution can also be used to optimize the production parameters for other applications involving these versatile technical textiles. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

23/12/2022 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

ProQuIV optimizes the production of nonwoven masks

Fraunhofer researchers at ITWM have developed a technology which helps to save materials and energy when producing nonwovens. By Sibylle Michel

With this technology used masks can be diverted from the waste stream to a high-value application. © megaflopp/stock.adobe.com

02/06/2022 – Upcycling of masks

Upcycling of masks

Disposable masks could be used to improve concrete

With the pervasive single-use masks during the pandemic now presenting an environmental problem, researchers have demonstrated the idea of incorporating ... By Editorial staff

08/04/2022 – Face masks

Face masks

PP melt blown nonwoven fabric

Face masks are considered a suitable method to protect people against respiratory viruses. There are different types of them and their efficiency of protection ... By Editorial staff

A paper published in ACS Applied Materials Interfaces details the effectiveness and describes the protocol for future testing. © Ascend Performance Materials

26/10/2021

SARS-CoV-2 inactivated by nylon fabric

Scientists have found that a nylon fabric embedded with zinc ions successfully inactivates 99% of the viruses that cause Covid-19 and the common flu. By Editorial staff

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

Simulation of knitting and putting on a mask. The colors provide information about the tension. The Influence of face shape and knitting tension on concern is demonstrated. © Fraunhofer ITWM

30/03/2021 – High-performance textiles, compression and sportswear

High-performance textiles, compression and sportswear

Fraunhofer ITWM: Realistic simulation of technical textiles

New software program TexMath enables simulation and optimization of textile products. An article by Annika Dreßler, Fraunhofer ITWM. By Editorial staff

Rather than stopping garment production and furloughing employees, the company developed a high-quality mask with a HEPA filter, which was chosen by French President Emmanuel Macron. Chanteclair was able to protect lives and keep their doors open with a fully automated end-to-end workflow. © Chanteclair

17/02/2021 – Corona: Keep the doors open through the Covid-19 pandemic

Corona: Keep the doors open through the Covid-19 pandemic

Gerber: Bonneterie Chanteclair was able to protect lives

Since March 2020, Gerber’s PPE Task Force has helped over 1,700 companies, just like Chanteclair, pivot to PPE production. By Editorial staff