Technical Textiles

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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
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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
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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 ...
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The traditional textile company is putting responsible manufacturing practices first. © Cilander

 
19/04/2023 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Crease-resistant fabrics without Formaldehyde by Cilander

Formaldehyde, an organic chemical compound that makes fabrics crease-resistant and durable, is often used in the textile industry. However, the substance ...
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A wafer-thin, flexible polymer film is making spontaneous communication between humans and computers possible. PhD students Sipontina Croce and Sebastian Gratz-Kelly are conducting research into textiles that incorporate these smart elastomeric films. © Oliver Dietze

 
12/04/2023 – Research

Research

Smart Textiles for an intuitive communication between humans and computers

When we want to communicate with a computer, we usually press buttons or keys. That restricts how we communicate in virtual environments. By  Editorial staff
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Nonwovens are used in many different ways. CHT provides support for the nonwovens industry with its “Duron“ fiber auxiliary range. © CHT

 
06/03/2023 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

CHT supports nonwoven industry

Nonwovens are ubiquitous in our daily life. We enjoy the benefits of those sophisticated, versatile textiles without actually noticing them.