Technical Textiles

Industrial knitting and sewing machines have to conduct the highest precision work. Every day, they process several hundred kilograms of wool or yarn. In this manufacturing process, the reliable interaction of bearings, gears, sliding elements and hundreds of fine needles and circuit boards is essential. © Terrot

17/06/2019 – ITMA 2019: Zeller + Gmelin

ITMA 2019: Zeller + Gmelin

Textol – high-performance lubricants

Lubricant specialist Zeller + Gmelin from Eislingen, Swabia (Germany) presents is Textol product range for textile companies at the ITMA in Barcelona. By Editorial staff

In apparel applications, the possibilities of recombinant spider silks are particularly exciting, realizing unprecedented combinations of physical properties such as luxurious feel and breathable comfort with top durability. © 2015 Christopher Payne

13/06/2019 – Polartec

Polartec

Spiderman sends greetings

Polartec und Kraig Biocraft Laboratories plan to bring first spider silk fabrics to the performance apparel market. By Editorial staff

Ring-spinning cot J-468: Saurer is fulfilling customers’ requests for a ring-spinning cot with a hardness of 68 Shore A, completing the range of Accotex J-series cots from soft to hard. © Saurer

13/06/2019 – ITMA: Saurer

ITMA: Saurer

Discover how we power creation

In Barcelona, Saurer will present a range of new products, demonstrating the company’s drive for continual innovation to customers and the industry. By Editorial staff

Crash experiment from a height of 35 metres: would the new fuselage remain structurally intact? © Fibre

12/06/2019 – FIBRE – Bremen Fibre Institute

FIBRE – Bremen Fibre Institute

Crash-safe design for light aircraft

The Bremen Fibre Institute took some of its fibre-based expertise to Friedrichshafen where, from 10 to 13 April, innovations in the field of light aircraft ... By Hans-Werner Oertel

05/06/2019 – ITMA: Benninger

ITMA: Benninger

Between the traditional and the modern

In this 2019 ITMA year, Benninger is celebrating its 160th anniversary. This anniversary stands primarily for 160 years of commitment to textiles ... By Editorial staff

05/06/2019 – Itema

Itema

Sustainability as driver for growth in the world of denim

Sustainability as driver for growth in the world of denim. By Editorial staff

Karl Mayer Technische Textilien GmbH is launching a completely new line for efficiently producing thermoplastic UD tapes. © Karl Mayer

05/06/2019 – ITMA: Karl Mayer

ITMA: Karl Mayer

Lightweight construction technology is gaining momentum

Karl Mayer Technische Textilien GmbH is launching a completely new line for efficiently producing thermoplastic UD tapes. By Editorial staff