Technical Textiles

With the highest possible proportion of renewable raw materials incorporated into every element, the bio-based, watertight and breathable laminates from Trans-Textil match the technical performance of conventional materials. © Trans-Textil

22/02/2023 – Functional clothing

Functional clothing

New bio-based laminates by Trans-Textil

The goal of Trans-Textil GmbH is to increase the proportion of bio-based components in their laminates.

Full-stage heat-recovery and exhaust air purification system for greater energy efficiency and to reduce costs and emissions at drying lines. © Brückner

20/02/2023 – Finishing machines

Finishing machines

Effective measures for reducing energy consumption

Brückner presents effective measures for reducing energy consumption and purifying exhaust air on textile finishing machines.

Presented at the Filtech from February 14th to 16th 2023 in Cologne: the new FX 3370 Air Permeability Tester SpotAir. © Textest

20/02/2023 – FX 3370 by Textest

FX 3370 by Textest

Air Permeability Tester SpotAir

Presented at the Filtech from February 14th to 16th in Cologne: The new FX 3370 Air Permeability Tester SpotAir.

17/02/2023 – Sustainable textile finishing

Sustainable textile finishing

Pincroft takes a step forward

British textile dyer, printer and finisher, Pincroft, has adopted a new environmentally friendly technology for the finishing of fabrics.

Visitors to Filtech can find out more about the new Filtura brand at the Freudenberg booth, R10 in Hall 7. © Freudenberg

08/02/2023 – Filter media

Filter media

Freudenberg launches Filtura

Freudenberg Performance Materials is debuting its new brand Filtura for the first time at Filtech in Cologne, Germany, from February 14–16, 2023. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainable car of the future. © Fraunhofer IAO

06/02/2023 – Circular Economy in the automotive industry

Circular Economy in the automotive industry

Tool supports the development of recyclable components

The Cyclometric tool is designed to ensure that all parts used are recyclable already during the development of automotive components. By Sibylle Michel

Newly developed print head for 3D-printing of continuous cellulose fiber reinforced components. © DITF

03/02/2023 – Research

Research

New 3D printing process enables sustainable fiber composite components

The DITF, together with Arburg GmbH+Co KG, are developing an energy- and material-efficient 3D printing process for manufacturing of lightweight bio-based ... By Sibylle Michel