Technical Textiles

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According to figures collected and compiled by the Edana secretariat, production of nonwovens in Greater Europe grew by 7.2 percent in 2020 to reach 3,075,615 tonnes (and 85.9 billion square metres) with a total estimated turnover of 9,555 million euro. The total output of the 27 European Union countries is now over 2.15 million tonnes. © Edana

 
24/05/2021 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Edana: Growth in nonwovens continues

European nonwoven production grows by over 7 percent to exceed 3 million tonnes in 2020. By  Editorial staff
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The electrical conductivity of a textile yarn depends on its cross-section and material composition. © Imattec

 
20/05/2021 – Conductive textiles for smart applications

Conductive textiles for smart applications

Imatec: soft and flexible metallic textiles

Imattec develops and produces new solutions for customers to solve their problems. 100 percent of the products are tailor-made. By  Editorial staff
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The 60th anniversary of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will only take place virtually this year due to Corona. © GFC/Kirstin Toedtling

 
19/05/2021 – 60th birthday only virtual

60th birthday only virtual

60th Dornbirn GFC 2021, September 15–17 Webinar Week

A wide range of services will be offered to participants on the interactive platform of the Dornbirn GFC in fall 2021. By  Editorial staff
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Tencel Modal fibers with Indigo Color technology are awarded with the EU Ecolabel for meeting high environmental standards. © Cone Denim

 
18/05/2021 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Lenzing: Tencel Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology

The modal fiber with Indigo Color technology uses a one-step spun-dyeing process to deliver indigo color whilst using substantially fewer resources. By  Editorial staff
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Cotton lint loss increased as a result of the unusual weather event caused by the cyclone Ianos. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

 
18/05/2021 – Exports affected by low production

Exports affected by low production

Greek cotton production to decline

The decline was due to lower agreage, unfavorable weather conditions during harvest, and average yields. By  Sibylle Michel
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Freudenberg is now offering customers the Freudenberg Active Range of sustainable, highly elastic and breathable interlinings and tapes for all types of sportswear. © Freudenberg Performance

 
17/05/2021 – Sustainable, flexible and adaptive

Sustainable, flexible and adaptive

Digital Performance Days: Freudenberg will be showcasing new, innovative materials

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg) showcases two new solutions in the sports and outdoor sector at the digital Performance Days. By  Editorial staff
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Formulations on a purely aqueous basis are the starting point for the adhesive layer of the new Topaz Elements Seam sealing tapes. © Trans-Textil GmbH

 
14/05/2021 – Elements Tapes on aqueous basis

Elements Tapes on aqueous basis

Trans-Textil: Flexible seam sealing with environmental claim

Topaz Elements Tapes without any organic solvents in the adhesive layer offer a wide range of possibilities in terms of fabrication and application. By  Editorial staff