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…
Sustainability: The industry change in the textile industry is unstoppable
Over the next few years, manufacturers and suppliers - from the chemical industry to the producer of the end products - will have to increasingly…
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…
New Water-Based Latex Dispersion For Abrasive Carrier Textiles
Abrasives such as abrasive belts, fibre discs, flap discs, abrasive sleeves and polishing tools are available in a wide variety of designs, sizes…
Digital printing with pigment inks allows high colour fastness
Printing results in digital textile printing with qualities such as excellent edge sharpness, good colour fastness and a soft touch require a…
The Trend Towards Sustainability: Nonwovens Industry Reacts With A Broad Product Range
For the provision of sustainable nonwovens, it is necessary already today to design more materials for the use of tomorrow in the whole range…
Bicomponent solvent spinning process developed for PLA fibers with pH-neutral degradation behavior
The Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University (ITA) is developing PLA fibers with microgels that can be degraded pH-neutrally.…
Environmentally Friendly Adhesive Systems For Textile Rubber Composites
Due to regulatory requirements, formaldehyde has recently been classified as carcinogen category 1B. According to EU Commission Regulation No.…
Bio-Compatibility For Intelligent Textiles
New Substances Must Be Compatible With A Human Carrier
Novel textiles, which detect various parameters of the human body and enable a continuous…
Natural Fibres Are Becoming Increasingly Important For Use In Non-Woven Fabrics
Easy application, sustainability and recycling opportunities are strong characteristics
In the past, the use of plant fibres in non-wovens for…