Technical Textiles

TrinamiX's mobile NIR spectroscopy solution can detect more than 15 textile types and compositions, making sorting easier. © TrinamiX

21/12/2022 – Textile recycling

Textile recycling

Identify textile materials with mobile NIR spectroscopy

TrinamiX introduces handheld solution for convenient identification of more than 15 textile types and compositions for better sorting. 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

13/12/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Advanced silicone ink for textile applications

Dow’s patented Silastic LCF 9600 M Textile Printing Ink Base enables improved printing on highly elastic sportswear garments. By Sibylle Michel

It is a challenge to blend microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) with hydrophobic, i.e. water-repellent, rubbers. © Empa / Daetwyler Schweiz AG

09/12/2022 – Rubber production

Rubber production

Renewable cellulose-based fillers

In two years of intensive collaboration between Empa and the Datwyler Schweiz AG as part of an Innosuisse project, a process was successfully developed ... By Sibylle Michel