Technical Textiles

Military_16-10 — At DSEI in London Carrington Textiles will show innovations in military textiles, showcasing its latest developments in CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear) protection and stretch ripstop fabrics designed to meet the evolving needs of modern armed forces.© Carrington ©

30/08/2023 – Carrington Textiles

Carrington Textiles

Innovations in military fabrics

Carrington Textiles, a leading global expert in military fabrics, is said to announce its participation in this year's Defence and Security Equipment International ... By Editorial staff

07/08/2023 – Future Market Insights

Future Market Insights

Global fire-resistant fabrics market

The rapid growth of industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, and manufacturing has created a higher demand for fire-resistant fabrics. These industries ... By Editorial staff

TPU artificial leather made by Gessner. © Gessner

02/08/2023 – Neenah Gessner GmbH

Neenah Gessner GmbH

TPU carrier materials in artificial leather application

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) has gained prominence as a preferred material for artificial leather applications in the automotive and textile industries. ... By Editorial staff

Direct-to-film technology allows printers to create premium transferred designs for customised merchandising, sportswear, and an array of other promotional textile applications. © Mimaki

26/07/2023 – Guest article by Marc Verbeem: Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe

Guest article by Marc Verbeem: Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe

Direct-to-Film Technology – Shaking Things Up in Digital Textile Printing

With the use of direct-to-film technology (DTF), printers can produce high-quality transferred graphics for branded apparel, sportswear, and a variety ... Marc Verbeem

Evolon sustainable microfiber reinforcement layer for leather goods. © Freudenberg

25/07/2023 – Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg presents new applications for its Evolon microfiber technology

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will unveil new applications for its European environmentally-friendly Evolon microfiber technology for ... By Editorial staff

Water-based “Insqin” polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) allow up to 45% lower global warming potential than solvent-based polymer resin equivalents. © Covestro

05/06/2023 – Covestro and the Environment

Covestro and the Environment

Climate neutrality in the textile coatings industry

Covestro, a producer of polymer materials in Europe, Asia and the USA, believes that regulatory pressure will be important in driving sustainability change ... By Editorial staff

The dangers of PFAS have long been known. Now the issue has moved into broader public focus. © Ralf Gantzhorn

02/05/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Vaude – PFAS-free in all apparel fabrics

PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, were once considered miraculous for their ability to make products water-repellent, non-stick, and ...