textile network

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The last issue of the year has been published!

In addition to many exciting topics, the current issue of textile network focuses on innovations and developments in functional clothing and textile finishing. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability and performance

Expansion of PVD technology capabilities

Oerlikon Riri and Oerlikon Fineparts expand their PVD technology capabilities to enhance sustainability and performance. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 47/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Textile printing

Innovative toolbox for digital pigment printing

Rudolf, a leading global supplier of speciality chemicals, announces a development in digital textile printing with the launch of the new Digital Pigment Printing Toolbox. By Jasmin Deschner

Demand uncertainty and cost pressure are forcing companies to act. © William W. Potter/stock.adobe.com

19/12/2022 – Supply Chain

Supply Chain

The ten most important SCM trends of 2023

After in-depth analysis, SCM specialists from Setlog have come up with ten key theses on the most important supply chain trends for 2023. By Editorial staff

Philipp Ebbinghaus (right) will become a member of the management board on January 1, 2023; Wolfgang Höflich (second from left) will retire on December 31, 2022. CEO Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler (left) and Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck (third form left) remain members of the management board. © Sandler

19/12/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Philipp Ebbinghaus becomes member of Sandler’s management board

Board member Wolfgang Höflich will retire after 46 years with Sandler. As of January 1, 2023, Philipp Ebbinghaus will be a member of the management board. By Sibylle Michel

Pangaia’s Activewear 3.0 collection with Evo by Fulgar comprises four key models in three colour versions: in black, leaf green and cerulean blue. © Pangaia

16/12/2022 – Sustainable yarn

Sustainable yarn

Pangaia chooses Evo by Fulgar for its Activewear 3.0 collection

Pangaia launches its new generation activewear 3.0 made from bio-based materials and chooses Evo yarn, produced and distributed by Fulgar. By Sibylle Michel

The new ZS-B MEGAfeed side feeder from Coperion significantly increases fiber and flake feed rate into the ZSK twin screw extruder. © Coperion

16/12/2022 – Plastic fiber and flake recycling

Plastic fiber and flake recycling

Innovative side feeder makes recycling more economical

To make the recycling of lightweight, high-volume fiber and flake recyclate more economical, Coperion has developed a new version of its ZS-B side feeder. By Sibylle Michel

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 project focuses on enhancing cotton plant resistance to insect pests. © bernadette warner/EyeEm/stock.adobe.com

15/12/2022 – Research

Research

Novel pest management tool for cotton production

The development of new targeted agricultural pest management technologies could reduce crop losses and production costs, while improving environmental ... By Sibylle Michel

The leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles is responding to the growing demand for textile materials for the preliminary stage with its range of products in hall 4.0. © Pietro Sutera/Messe Frankfurt

14/12/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Heimtextil 2023: bundled range in hall 4.0

Manufacturers and weavers will find a global range of fibers and yarns for decorative and upholstery fabrics for the first time in a separate area in ... By Sibylle Michel