Fibres

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Elastane is a “stretchy” material, but causes a lot of difficulties when it comes to recycling. ©  kuznechik42/Adobe Stock_233499004

 
17.01.24 – Elastane (spandex)

Elastane (spandex)

Barriers in the recycling loop threaten existence

Elastane (spandex) fibers face criticism because of the barrier they pose to the recycling of textile waste, and this criticism is spurring manufacturers ... Von  Christine Heywood
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Companies consider textile recycling as the solution to solve problems associated with clothing waste. © Future Market Insights

 
At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. Von  Sven Ramer
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Lyocell fibers with antiviral properties - by loading with copper ions. © TITK / Steffen Beikirch

 
At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. Von  Sven Ramer
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Lyocell-Fasern mit antiviralen Eigenschaften – durch Beladung mit Kupfer-Ionen. © TITK / Steffen Beikirch

 
04.09.23 – Wirkstoffe effizienter in Textilien einsetzen

Wirkstoffe effizienter in Textilien einsetzen

Waschpermanente Ausrüstung von Lyocell-Funktionsfasern

Funktionstextilien liegen voll im Trend. Neben Tragekomfort, Strapazierbarkeit und modischem Chic sollte ein Kleidungsstück auch Feuchte regulieren, Temperaturspitzen ... Dr. Frank Wendler, Benjamin Redlingshöfer
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A core part of Säntis’ growth strategy is developing fibre tracing technology for its recycling technology, RCO100. © Säntis Textiles

 
19.08.22 – Traceability in the supply chain

Traceability in the supply chain

Säntis Textiles expands into traceable fibre technology

Säntis Textiles is a strategic development partner of FibreTrace. The aim of the partnership is to work alongside FibreTrace to develop a unique traceable ... Von  Sibylle Michel (Aktuell in Mutterschutz)
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Environmental sustainability remains important in fabrics for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season. © malp/stock.adobe.com

 
14.02.22 – Sustainable fibres

Sustainable fibres

Plant-based materials on rise

Fabrics made from plant-based materials are set to boom in collections for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season, according to “Survey of the European fabric ... Von  Redaktion
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kemafilierte Hohlfilamente © STFI

 
06.08.21 – Selbstheilung mithilfe von Biokeramik

Selbstheilung mithilfe von Biokeramik

Implantat für defekte Knochen

Forscher untersuchen in einem Projekt den Einsatz von 3D-Scaffolds auf Basis keramischer Hohlfilamente als Füll- und Aufbausubstanz für Knochendefekte. Von  Sibylle Michel (Aktuell in Mutterschutz)