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Thermoplastic tape is self-bonding
March 10th, 2017
Braeön (pronounced "brawn") is a high-strength, paper-thin, lightweight plastic ribbon that molecularly fuses to itself in about a minute. The material is a combination of thermoplastic fibers and a thermoplastic polymermatrix. The ribbon is heated and pressed by hand to form a desired shape; the self-bonding plastic molecules recouple and harden when the material cools. The developers of […]
‘Smart’ has caché
March 10th, 2017
I admit it. I was drawn to advanced textiles because of “e-textiles.” That was the only kind of smart textile yet developed, at least that I knew about. I’ve since learned that there are many kinds of advanced textiles with “whiz-bang” appeal. In fact, just about every day I hear of a new technology, fiber or […]
Kelheim competition winner filters out endocrine substances
March 10th, 2017
Viscose fibers manufacturer Kelheim recently organized “100 percent cellulose fibers—rethought,” a competition that invited innovative uses of Kelheim fibers, and the company has chosen the winner. Dr. Jürgen Pettrak of Straubinger Entwässerung und Reinigung, a wastewater authority, received a prize of 2,500 euros for his idea to use filters made of functional viscose fibers to […]
Companies advance recycled carbon fiber for automotive uses
March 10th, 2017
ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd. (Coseley, U.K.) and Adesso Advanced Materials Co. Ltd. (Wuhu, China) have announced their memorandum of understanding regarding cooperation to develop lightweight composite components for the automotive industry based on ELG’s recycled carbon fiber materials. Initially the companies will focus on applications to make the Chery eQ1 electric vehicle lighter. The longer-term […]
Cotton Inc. partners with PurThread for anti-odor fabrics
March 9th, 2017
Cotton incorporated has developed a range of cotton-rich fabrics featuring a permanent anti-odor solution from antimicrobial textile technology provider PurThread. It forms part of a project to create cotton-based fabrics that maintain their natural qualities, such as feel and uniform color, while also adding performance characteristics, such as odor resistance. PurThread’s antimicrobial technology incorporates recycled […]
Milliken launches fluorine-free upholstery fabric
March 8th, 2017
Milliken & Co., Spartanburg, S.C., recently launched Breathe by Milliken™, a line of performance home upholstery fabric in both manmade and natural fibers. The company says the new product addresses consumers’ concerns about the content, safety and sustainability of home textiles by offering sustainable options: they are fluorine-free; use a plant-based water repellent; and incorporate natural […]
Growth projected in cellulose fiber market
March 6th, 2017
The cellulose fiber market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of nine per cent over the period 2016-24. An abundance of raw materials, environmental benefits of cellulose fibers and cost effectiveness will boost global cellulose fiber market demand in clothing and apparel over other alternatives, such as polyester and nylon. A shift in fashion […]
High tech fabrics grow with sports market demands
March 3rd, 2017
When you think about high-tech sports and recreation products designed to help athletes hone the competitive edge, equipment rather than fabric likely springs to mind first, but this reaction is behind the times—fabrics have evolved to become essential performance enhancers. And as technology continues to progress, manufacturers of sports and recreation fabrics and fabric-based products […]
Nanofiber strengthening improves composites
March 2nd, 2017
Nanofiber applications engineer Dr. Gareth Beckermann at Revolution Fibres, New Zealand, says significant advancements have been made by using nanofiber interleaving veils to increase the impact strength, delamination resistance and fatigue life of composites. Dr. Beckermann notes findings reveal that nanofiber veils may outperform thermoplastic toughening particles and microfiber veils. Nanofiber veils may also improve the […]
Innovations in nonwovens to be featured at NET Inc.
March 1st, 2017
New developments in nonwovens technology will be featured at an international event this spring in Minneapolis, Minn. The Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) is organizing the Innovative Nonwovens Conference (NET Inc.), held April 23-26, 2017. The conference provides a mix of market information and technology. Two keynote addresses feature Andrew Willis, technology […]