Efficiently Produced And Modern: Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Cotton Fleece
Polymers such as polypropylene and polyester account for more than 50 per cent of global nonwovens production. Such PET and PP fibres are also…
New Variable Test Method For Home And Contract Floor Coverings
New Variable Test Method For Home And Contract Floor Coverings
Textile floor coverings are classified into areas of application by mechanically…
CO2 Footprint Of Natural Fibres In Bio-Composite Materials
Natural fibres are becoming more and more important in our everyday lives and are experiencing an impressive renaissance as insulating materials…
Japanese Fire Protection Materials Made Of Paper-Thin Material
A fire sometimes seems to arise out of nowhere and can spread so quickly that the people present can hardly be rescued. This is one reason why…
Functional Coating: Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treatment On 3D Printed Polymer Surfaces
3D-printed components have an unmistakable advantage: they have a very free shape. But when it comes to coating, especially when other materials…
Transparency And Traceability Of Products Through Pigment Signatures
75 per cent of all consumers in surveys typically state that they would buy sustainable products if they were clearer about the positive effect…
New Polyamides: Better Flame Resistance And Improved Physical Properties
A typical textile sample does not flare up suddenly as usual, but only hesitantly begins to melt. At first, the fabric only contracts and dark…
Nonwovens And Nanofibers: New Manufacturing Processes For Reinforcement And Finishing
The production of smallest structures from micro- to nanofibers enables a highly efficient application in areas such as acoustics and filtration.…
3-D Textiles Protect Against Extreme Heat Loads
The ideal complement to conventional protective clothing are functionalized, so-called three-dimensional undergarments. This newly developed…
Lower Pollutant Load Due to the Use of Thermoplastic Elastomers in Vehicle Interiors
For most people, the most conspicuous type of emission from a car is usually found in the interior - the smell. The substances in the air can…
