Technical Textiles

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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

 
Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have collaborated to develop three innovative test methods for soft ballistic inserts. By  Sibylle Michel
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Like a real lock, the “textile lock” connects the two fibre components and turns two individual parts into a stable whole. © Climatex

 
20/03/2025 – Textile circular economy

Textile circular economy

Technological innovation meets sustainability

The Swiss company Climatex is developing Circular Textile Technologies not only to give textiles several lives, but also to lead the industry together ... By  Sibylle Michel
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The TF30 weaving machine ensures gentle yarn handling for high-performance fibers. © Stäubli

 
17/03/2025 – Advertisement

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Stäubli redefines textile production

Technical textiles are essential in products like airbags, printed circuit boards, parachutes, and artificial grass. High-end fibers such as carbon fiber ... By  Editorial staff
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The 63rd edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, closed in Milan by performing very positive results. © FILO

 
14/03/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Filo closed with positive results

Despite the current economic downturn, buyers at the 63rd edition of Filo have appreciated the valuable collections proposed by the exhibitors, which ... By  Editorial staff
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In Kyrgyz cotton farming, water is used with care. Only the necessary amount is directed to the plants in May through controlled flows – yet they remain green long after. © Cotonea/Jörg Böthling

 
10/03/2025 – Separating fact from fiction

Separating fact from fiction

The fairy tale of thirsty cotton

For decades, the fast fashion industry has perpetuated myths about cotton, branding it as a “thirsty” crop to justify petroleum-based alternatives. But ... By  Sibylle Michel
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A record number of 45,000 professional visitors are expected at JEC World 2025, March 4–6. © JEC

 
26/02/2025 – Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

“Composites have key competitive advantages”

JEC World, the leading international trade fair for composite materials, is fast approaching. A good opportunity to talk to Thomas Lepretre, VP Events, ... By  Editorial staff
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Dienes Multimode stabilization and carbonization line. © Dienes

 
25/02/2025 – Sustainable carbon fibres

Sustainable carbon fibres

Dienes showcases MultiMode at JEC World 2025

Dienes Apparatebau GmbH, a global leader in innovative fibre processing technologies, takes part at JEC World 2025. The company will present its MultiMode ... By  Editorial staff