Technical Textiles

Empa researcher Edith Perret is developing special fibers that can deliver drugs in a targeted manner. © Empa

05/08/2024 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

Inner values count

Empa researchers have developed “liquid core fibers” that contain drugs inside and can be integrated into medical textiles. This offers an innovative ... By Editorial staff

“LXL Pro” electronic jacquard machine for OPW airbag weaving. Available in four formats and up to 14,336 hooks. © Stäubli

02/08/2024 – Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Revolutionizing technical fabric production

The “TF30” enables weaving mills to produce new types of technical fabrics in sectors ranging from medicine to transportation, aerospace, and more. Creating ... By Editorial staff

01/08/2024 – Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Graywater treatment with 3D textiles

The demand for water in Germany is increasing, and used water is not being utilized sufficiently. Graywater in particular, i. e. wastewater from showers, ... By Sibylle Michel

The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” allows to perform blending trials in a small scale. © Mesdan

26/07/2024 – Textile recycling

Textile recycling

Mesdan-Lab presents “Mini Spinning Line”

The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” facilitates small-scale trials of blending recycled and virgin fibres to identify optimal combinations for large-scale ... By Editorial staff

25/07/2024 – Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment

Comfort and maximum protection against arc flash

The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. The fiber´s outstanding thermal insulation properties ... By Sibylle Michel

Visitors will have the opportunity to attend 125 specialist presentations over the three days of the congress. © Dornbirn GFC

24/07/2024 – Fiber congress

Fiber congress

Dornbirn GFC 2024 characterized by the energy transition

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 presents innovative solutions for the energy transition in the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy ... By Sibylle Michel

Interested parties can register now for the trade fair for functional fabrics and accessories. © Performance Days

23/07/2024 – “Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

“Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

Performance Days with new Focus Topic

Performance Days is making a clear statement for the future of the textile industry with its new Focus Topic. Under the title “Colorization – Chemistry ... By Sibylle Michel