Technical Textiles

The implementation of higher added value, well-paid job opportunities and the associated socio-cultural upswing will create a huge market for European services and products on the African continent. © Jeanette Dietl/stock.adobe.com

22/04/2021 – Special: Africa

Special: Africa

Ethiopia – A great opportunity for Germany’s textile industry

Despite its many challenges, Ethiopia offers a wealth of opportunity. An article by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Michael and Franziska Lehmann, Texulting. ... By Editorial staff

Technician Roberto Köhler from TITK Rudolstadt shows two bobbins with yarns of different fineness, produced from the hemp-based cellulose regenerated fiber Lyohemp. © TITK_ Steffen Beikirch

21/04/2021 – Research

Research

TITK: First lyocell fibre made from non-wood-based pulp

An article by Dr. Frank Meister, Department Head Native Polymers and Chemical Research at TITK. By Editorial staff

20/04/2021 – Vombaur

Vombaur

Sustainability: Woven tapes made of natural fibres

With woven tapes made of flax, Vombaur makes the functional and ecological advantages of natural fibres available for lightweight design. By Editorial staff

E-Commerce and Logistics: Protecting goods from adverse weather and other factors helps to ensure satisfied end-customers. Loepfe’s WeftMaster SFB-L yarn brake is the perfect system for producing these coated technical fabrics on projectile and rapier looms in the most economical way. © Loepfe Brothers

15/04/2021 – The new WeftMaster SFB

The new WeftMaster SFB

Loepfe: Redesigning our future

Loepfe’s WeftMaster SFB-L yarn brake for producing coated technical fabrics on projectile and rapier looms in the most economical way. By Editorial staff

14/04/2021 – STFI: R&D-project

STFI: R&D-project

Biogenic Heavy Tows based on hemp bast bark

An article by Elke Thiele, Corinna Falck, STFI e.V and Maik Wonneberger, Invent GmbH. By Editorial staff

The continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic unfolding throughout 2021 has forced the JEC World team to reexamine the possibility of holding the next edition of JEC World this year. © Romolo Tavani/stock.adobe.com

14/04/2021 – Corona pandemic

Corona pandemic

JEC World 2021 postponed to next year

After thorough consultation of clients and partners, the JEC World team has decided to postpone the next edition of JEC World to March 8–10, 2022. By Editorial staff

Round drops with correspondingly large contact angles form on the coated cleanroom textiles. © Krüss

13/04/2021 – Protective clothing

Protective clothing

Krüss: New study shows reusable solution

A new study shows how reusable, water-repellent cleanroom coveralls could be used as medical protective clothing. By Editorial staff