Technical Textiles

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The fringed coat is made of 45% high quality wool; 30% soft alpaca wool and 25% polyamide is used to stabilise the natural fibres. The sheep's wool is "mulesing free" and is obtained from merino sheep in New Zealand. © Marc Cain

 
16/06/2021 – Knitting Technology

Knitting Technology

Marc Cain: A knitted coat featuring 1,600 fringes

What at first appears to be the usual creation of a knitted jacket turns out to be a technical masterpiece on closer inspection. By  Editorial staff
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Equipped with a microphone and a camera, a team of experts from Karl Mayer (China) is recording the atmosphere on the spot for guests who have no means of travelling. © Karl Mayer Gruppe

 
16/06/2021 – ITMA Asia + CITME

ITMA Asia + CITME

Karl Mayer: Live in Shanghai and virtual for the whole world

From June 18, 2021, Karl Mayer invites all interested parties to visit the digital exhibition stand to learn about the innovations of the group. By  Editorial staff
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Thanks to ambitious partners and sponsors, the Dornbirn GFC are able to attract a global audience. This will foster the global exchange of ideas and innovations in the fibre industry and along the value chain of textiles and nonwovens and well into the packaging industry. © Dornbirn-GFC

 
15/06/2021 – 60th Dornbirn GFC 2021

60th Dornbirn GFC 2021

Dornbirn congress with live feeling

Although the 60th anniversary of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will only take place virtually from September 15–17, it will offer a wide range of services. By  Editorial staff
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Stretchable and stable: Demonstrator of a textile heater. © DITF

 
14/06/2021 – Sport textiles

Sport textiles

DITF: Heatable compression textiles

As part of a research project, the DITF are developing sports textiles that combine compression with active heat using heatable yarns. By  Editorial staff
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Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles and Textile Technologies: “We see the future in a positive light and are confident that we will finally be able to give the sector the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and information in June 2022. The desire for personal encounters, direct communication and new impressions is growing from day to day.” © Messe Frankfurt/Pietro Sutera

 
11/06/2021 – Registration now open

Registration now open

Techtextil and Texprocess 2022

The two trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess will be held from June 21 to 24, 2022. Early bookers receive an early bird discount. By  Editorial staff
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Autefa Solutions spunlace line in Linz, Austria is providing excellent opportunities for trials supporting customers in developing new advanced products. Picture: Square Drum Dryer SQV © Autefa Solutions

 
The spunlace line with the V- Jet Futura hydroentanglement machine at the Nonwovens Competence Center in Linz is ready for customer trials. By  Editorial staff