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A German-owned trading house and
sourcing agency specialized in the business of Technical Textiles from China
to EU- and NAFTA countries. Esp. outdoors, camping, offroad, motorcycle,
tents, etc.
Manufacturer of thermoplastic
hot-melt powders such as high- and low-density polyethylene (HDPE and LDPE),
co-polyamide (CoPA), co-polyester (CoPES), polypropylene (PP), thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU) ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and blends.
Fibre producer: alginate, a
seaweed-based fibre. Micropake®, a barium sulphate-loaded, polypropylene that
is an x-ray detectable, multifilament yarn. Carboxymethyl cellulosic (CMC)
fibre.
Manufacturer: roll-goods for roofing,
wall covering and flooring substrates, filtration, bookbinding, medical gowns
and drapes, absorbent products, wipes, vacuum bag and milk filters. Bespoke
development service.
Machinery builder: industrial airflow
measuring stations and probes, ultra-low differential pressure transmitters
for use in fibre production. Complete systems.
Manufacturer: filter media
(needlebonded, electret, composite) for
respiratory protection, dust/powder, liquid bags, pressure filters, etc.
Felts for fluid transfer, gaskets, medicine, insulation, decoration, apparel,
etc.
Needlepunch and bonded felts in cut
shapes and roll forms for carpet underlay, horticultural, geotextile,
automotive and other specialist applications.
Manufacturer and supplier of Reputex 20, an antimicrobial treatment for cellulosic and synthetic textiles, that is marketed using the Purista brand name.
Machinery builder: computer assisted
design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) systems for every
stage of textile production. International associate companies.
Manufacturer: pressure-sensitive
adhesive (PSA) tapes in double-coated, single-coated and unsupported transfer
tape form for various industrial, medical and consumer uses.
Manufacturer: woven narrow fabrics,
speciality tapes, webbings and woven structures for uses in composites,
medical, military, safety and protection, transportation and aerospace
applications. Development service.
Producer: industrial yarns and
fabrics based on stainless steel, metal coated, and coated metal fibres for
anti-static, electro-conductive and extreme temperature applications.
(Bekaert Group.)
Manufacturer: nonwoven fabrics in
more than 200 different combinations of fibre blends and resins. Heat-bonded,
chemical-bonded and hydroentangled constructions. Applications include
medical products; wipes; wallcoverings, filters, protective clot
Manufacture and marketing of expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane solutions for applications such as
industrial filtration and consumer outerwear.
Commission processor: coats cotton,
polyester, polyamide, glass, aramid and other fabrics with such as nitrite,
neoprene, polyurethanes and silicones for use in protective apparel, gloves,
masks, aprons, and meter and carburettor diaphragms.
Educational, reseach and innovation
establishment. Main areas of interest are technical textiles, medical
textiles, composites, heat- and fire-resistant materials, sportswear,
nanocomposites, and materials
physics.
BTRA is recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Geotech by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. BTRA setup a new laboratory with all testing facilities for geosynthetic products such as Geotextiles, Geomembranes, Geocomposites, Gabions, Geosynthetic Clay Liner, Geogrids, Prefabricated Vertical Drain etc. Apart from Geotech testing, BTRA involved in testing of other technical textile products also. .Also, BTRA has an Information Resources Centre on Geotech . BTRA has a pilot plant on nonwovens for product development research. Apart from testing & development, BTRA provides training to users / entrepreneurs in Geotech as well as in technical textiles. Also consultancy is provided to entrepreneurs to start a new manufacturing plant for geosynthetics by preparing project proposal productwise.
Manufacturer: woven, nonwoven and
knitted polypropylene roll-goods for use in agriculture, composites,
geotextiles, packaging and other industrial applications. Also, polypropylene
and polyethylene yarns and tapes for industrial use.
Worsted and stretch-broken flame retardant, antistatic, high tenacity yarns: Lenzing FR®, Panox®, Kevlar®, No-Shock®, meta-aramid. Polypropylene Meraklon®- based worsted spun yarns, pure or in blend with wool, cotton or acrylic: Isolfil®, Isolwool®, Filactive®, Spun-fit.
Testing laboratory (such as physical,
chemical and flammability) for range of materials. Centre for textile and related materials testing, investigation
and evaluation. Range of training courses
also available. Group head office.
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BTTG (British Textile Technology
Group) Spinning and Nonwovens http://www.bttg.co.uk
Small quantity bespoke production
runs of a wide variety of nonwovens, using a broad range of fibres. Also
nonwovens facilities available for trials work.
UKAS accredited laboratory
specializing in the testing of heat and flame protective clothing and other
textile-related products including upholstery and furnishing fabrics.
Research and development: provides
services and products globally to the wool and wider textile industry.
Consultancy activities range from environmental to plant audits. Has
extensive testing and textile process facilities.
Distributor: wind-, sun-, predator-,
insect- and weed-protection fabrics for agricultural/horticultural uses;
debris/scaffold netting for construction uses. Also hook and loop fasteners for
industrial and technical applications.
Manufacturer: polyamide and polyester
roll-goods for composites, filtration and separation, geotextiles, medical,
hygiene, military, protection, sports and leisure, and high-performance
apparel. Coating, laminating, and dyeing and finishing.
Machinery and plants for: coating and
laminating textile substrates with powder and hot-melt applications;
thermobonding, heat-setting, spraying, impregnating and drying of nonwovens;
impregnation of glass and carbon fibres (to form prepregs).
Application-oriented research for the
textile machine building industry, textile industry and related fields with
the focus on machines for technical textiles.
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CFME-ACTIM (Agency for the
International Promotion of French Technology and Trade) http://www.cfme-actim.com
Manufacturer of process chemicals, as
well as flame retardants, polymer emulsions, melamine cross-linkers and
fluorocarbons for water- and oil-repellent treatments.
Knitting, dyeing, finishing, brushing
and sublimation printing of polyester fabrics. Circular weft-knitting and
single jersey for 100% polyester and cotton fabrications.
Machinery builder: standard and
bespoke converting equipment, including slitting, trimming, cutting, winding,
stacking, etc, for nonwovens and associated industries. Custom built
machinery for web products, converting machinery for passenger comfort
Manufacturer of polymer coatings and
reinforced membranes. Applications include environmental containment tanks,
safety and medical products, truck tarpaulins, and sign and billboard
materials.
Stainless steel fibres/blends with
technical fibres (such as aramids). Spinning, stretch-breaking, weaving,
knitting, braiding and needlepunching. Products for industrial uses in
thermal and antistatic applications.
Specialist in resolving issues of
strategy, marketing and technology in technical textiles. Organizes
in-company seminars and research-based projects. Publishes from web-site:
1500 tables of technical textile markets forecasts.
Manufacturer: wet-laid, spunlace and
composite nonwovens for food packaging, industrial and consumer wipes,
medical, automotive, and other specialized industrial uses. Manufacturing
operations in US, UK and Sweden.
Black-out fabrics; sun-protection
fabrics; waterproof and water-repellent fabrics; fabrics for digital and
transfer printing; commission coating up to 340 cm in width.
Producer of high-tenacity polyester
yarns for a wide variety of technical applications and tyre reinforcement.
The yarns are marketed under the brandname Diolen®.
Manufacturer: high-strength
spunbonded and flash-spun polyethylene materials for various industrial
applications. Also Sontara hydroentangled nonwovens.
Manufacturer: thermal-bonded,
needlepunched, calendered and laminated nonwovens based on synthetic, natural
and glass fibres. Also flame retardant nonwovens, stitchbonded nonwovens and
composites.
Machinery builder: ultrasonic
assembly systems for use in textile, automotive, medical, packaging, and
other industries. Ultrasonic systems for assembling disposable nonwoven
products and garments.
Manufacturer: meltblown nonwoven
roll-goods for air filtration, thermal insulation, vacuum cleaner bags,
surgical and industrial face masks, bonding webs and textile sorbent webs.
Thermobonding calenders for the
nonwoven industry; ultrasonic calenders; textile calenders for chintzing,
glazing, condensing, embossing and softening. Heated swimming rolls, steel
and engraving rolls. Applicators for chemicals and padders.
Producer: copolyamide and copolyester
adhesives in the form of granules, powders and fibres. Polyamide 6, polyamide
12 and copolyamide fibres and monofilaments
EMS-Griltech offers technical fibres
and thermoplastic hot-melt adhesives based on polyamide 6, copolyamide and
copolyester for technical applications, apparel and paper machine clothing.
Producer of polymers and adhesives in
the form of granules, powders, fibres, monofilament and yarns: polyamide 6,
polyamide 12, co-polyamide and co-polyester.
Specialist for system solutions and
automation technology on running webs and belts. Manufacturer of control
equipment and inspection systems, for instance for nonwovens.
Aids firms in Rhône-Alpes region by
organizing collective efforts at exhibitions, advertising and communication
programmes, sales development, and identification of emerging markets
worldwide.
Woven polyethylene producer: coated
and uncoated high strength polyolefin tapes for roofing membranes,
geomembranes, shelter structures and industrial packaging applications.
Machinery builder: high-frequency
welding equipment for such as tents, air and tensioned structures, signs,
truck tarpaulins, pool liners and medical bags.
Coatings on high-performance yarns,
such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), to provide colouration, non-wicking
properties, abrasion resistance and adhesion. Applications in woven fabrics,
cordage, mechanical rubber goods, aerospace and packaging.
Develops, manufactures and markets
bicomponent fibres for drylaid, airlaid and wetlaid nonwoven structures.
Fibres are tailor-made to suit the individual customer.
Develops, manufactures and markets
polypropylene staple fibres from 0.9 to 15 dtex. Provides individual
solutions for producers of carded, airlaid and wetlaid nonwovens based on
functionality.
Machinery and equipment: yarn texturing
components, including airjets for interlacing filament yarns, airjet
texturing, polyurethane discs and enclosures. Design service.
Machinery manufacturer: spunlace
systems and technology company for woven/nonwoven fabrics; finishing
machinery/dryers for textile, wool, carpet, nonwovens, paper and tissue
industry; nonwoven lines, manmade fibre lines.
Machinery builder: complete lines for
thermobonding, spraybonding and impregnation bonding, as well as combined
lines including calender systems for heating, cooling, laminating,
longitudinal/cross-cutting, winding and stacking equipment.
Needlepunch nonwovens - polyester
(PET) and polypropylene (PP), extrusion of polyethylene (PE) and PP; latex
coating production of speciality polyester fibre (coloured, antimicrobial,
high- or low-temperature).
Mathematical research institute
concerned with: surface control, analysis of microstructures; microstructure
simulation and virtual material design; fluid-structure interaction.
Manufacturer of industrial textiles
and yarns. Woven and coated fabrics, cords, packings, sleevings, knitted
braids, woven and ladder tapes, high-temperature needlemats and
rubberized/graphited boiler seals.
Manufacturer: nonwovens for
industrial applications including filter media, battery separators, medicare,
horticultural fabrics and abrasives. Product development department in the UK
specialises in abrasives and absorptive systems.
Supplier of dynamic mechanical
analysis (DMA) and thermal conductivity apparatuses. Contract testing to
relevant world standards on both types. Supplier of polymers as standards and
for research.
Manufacturing and distribution of
systems for transportation and warehouses, such as flat pallets, rollcages,
stillages and conveying systems, mostly as customized solutions.
Computer-aided pre-production,
design, manufacturing, spreading. Offering automation solutions to a variety
of industries: such as composites, industrial fabrics and aerospace.
Manufactures industrial drying ovens,
infra-red heaters and ovens, and thermal oxidizers for process heating
nonwovens and technical textiles. Also offers flatbed fabric laminating
machines.
Offers a complete range of spunbond
polypropylene and other advanced technical fabrics. Specialists in
agricultural crop covers and building materials. Re-rolling, slitting and
conversion facilities available.
Manufacturer: unidirectional
fibre-reinforced thermoplastic prepregs for transportation, composites, construction,
medical and hygiene, and other industrial uses.
Bale tie cutters and pluckers for all
types of fibre; openers single and multiroll; beltscales; foreign matter
elimination systems; flat-screen camera systems for web inspection.
Producer of all warp-knitted fabrics,
specialized in high-visibility security fabrics (EN 471 and EN 343); platform
fabrics; curtain and rollerblind fabrics; lingerie fabrics; powernet fabrics
(tulle); backing fabrics; and pocketing fabrics.
Manufacturer: reinforced, high
performance and laminated fabrics for industrial, recreational and healthcare
use. Brand names include Sure-CHEK®, Bantex®, Architent® and Aqua-tex®.
Weavingcoating. Single/multiple layer
fabrics, coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PUR),
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE),
polypropylene (PP) and rubber (Alcryn) in a variety of widths and
thicknesses.
Distributor: markets fabrics
manufactured by Highland Industries, USA, for industrial textile
applications, including automotive, aerospace, military, leisure and safety
sectors.
Manufacturer of textile fabrics for
industrial and speciality applications, including automotive, aerospace,
military, roofing, general laminating, cleanroom, air-holding, and
radiofrequency/heat-sealable.
Producer of technical textiles and
special fabrics. Materials include coated fabrics, reinforced films,
co-extruded films, knitted and woven fabrics, nonwoven and multi-form
composites.
Manufacturer of narrow fabrics for
industrial purposes, tape and webbing, multifilament polypropylene yarn for
lifting systems, reusable and one-way slings, lashing systems, ratchets and
towbars, and occupational safety equipment.
Manufacturer: meltblown and composite
roll-goods in polypropylene, polyethylene and other thermoplastic polymers
for wipes, oil absorbers, filtration media and building and medicare
applications.
Carries out research, testing,
standards and certification work in nonwovens and fibre technology sectors.
Organizes seminars and carries out research in textile wet
treatment/finishing, dyeing and polymer processing.
Publishers of Advances in Textiles
Technology, Medical Textiles and Technical Textiles International. Conference
organizers. Book and report publishers.
Testing and inspecting textiles and
garments, footwear and leather goods to trade or international standards.
Code of conduct and consultancy services available.
Producer of commodity and speciality
fibres, polymers and intermediates. Supplier into technical markets such as
tyre, mechanical rubber goods, weaving and sewing threads.
Supplier of advanced performance
textiles for workwear, protective wear and outdoor markets. Range of woven
and knitted breathable and fire-retardent fabrics.
Commission coater: applies
weatherproof, breathable lining membrane systems for apparel, coatings for
industrial fabrics, and polyurethane films to leather splits. Roll-goods for
medical, hygiene, military, sports and leisure use.
Finisher: dyes, finishes and converts
natural and man-made fibre fabrics for use in medical, hygiene, military,
safety and protection, sports and leisure, transport, and general industrial
applications.
Speciality needlepunched and
spunlaced nonwoven roll goods, including microfibres, cotton materials and composites.
Main applications are artificial leather, coatings, automotive uses,
cosmetics/hygiene, and household and industrial wipes.
Manufacturer: nonwoven fabrics for
gas and liquid filtration, noise abatement, upholstery, laminates, lingerie,
workwear and carpet underlay, as well as consumer fabrics.
Warping and making-up machines.
Weaving and warp crochet knitting machines for making narrow fabrics such as
ribbons, belts, hook and loops, nets and labels. Label weaving machines.
Manufacturer: woven and laid
reinforcement scrim fabrics in glass, polyester and polyamide for various
sectors including flooring, roofing, paper and foil insulation.
R and D and consultancy centre which
provides technological solutions for the garment processing industry
(manufacturing, garment washing, garment dyeing and high-tech finishing)
Glass fibre and glass fibre-based
products: chopped glass fibre, glass yarns, glass meshes and glass fabrics,
rovings, and glass needlefelts. Also products from silica fibre.
Manufactures fabric inspection
machines for knitted, elastic, woven and nonwoven fabrics including
width-monitoring systems, metallic labels and label applicators.
Production, sales and service of
stitch-bonding machines for web and thread processing. Multiaxial machines,
special Karl Mayer raschel and warp-knitting machines with weft-insertion
device, package creels and circular looms.
Machinery and equipment: tricot
machinery and Raschel unit, and warping equipment. Creels for use in weaving
and warp-knitting preparatory and fibre production. Stitchbonding equipment,
circular looms.
Manufacturers of industrial and
technical textiles in polypropylene, polyester, polyamide, cotton and
polyester/cotton blends for uses such as filtration.
Project management for technology and
marketing, specializing in the hygiene supply industry technologies and
suppliers of folding and festooning lines.
K's Technical is a service
provider in Technical Textiles and Nonwovens. Having many years of national
and international experience, the company assists in technical consultancy,
technology tie-ups, etc in the areas of reinforcements, coated fabrics,
medical disposables, wipes, geo-textiles and other products.
Manufacturer of textile spreading and
cutting systems, from manual to automatic computer numerically controlled
(CNC) driven machinery, including computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Production of polyvinyl
chloride-coated fabrics for such as: frame-supported and air-inflated
structures, advertising banners, sun awnings, swimming pools, tarpaulins for
trucks, market tents, and gazebos.
Machinery builder: laminating,
scatter and hot-melt coating systems and machinery. Aqueous dispersion and
solvent-based coating systems. Thermal-bonding calendars. Chemical-bonding
lines.
Technical fabrics and ready-made
products such as tarpaulins, covers and bags of polyethylene, polypropylene,
polyester, polyvinyl chloride or cotton. Coated or laminated. Woven or
knitted.
Needlepunched chemical- and
thermal-bonded nonwovens for medical and industrial uses. Nuclear, biological
and chemical protective nonwovens, medical dressings, orthopaedic paddings,
activated charcoal filters, and steam sterilisation test packs.
Nonwovens mat forming.
Three-dimensional nonwoven structures. Bast fibre processing. Fibre dosing
and blowing equipment. Special machines for disposable products. Machines for
recycling textiles waste.
Application-oriented research on
polymers including chemical synthesis, modification,
characterization/testing, and studies on polymer processing; for instance,
melt-spinning, composites, interface-induced problems and biointerfaces.
Producer of a comprehensive range of
viscose, modal and lyocell fibres. Speciality versions including
chlorine-free, flame-retardant and microfibres for a wide range of
applications.
Manufacturer: nonwoven roll-goods for
construction, filtration and separation, geotextile, medical, hygiene,
military, pool lining, automotive, safety and protection, apparel and other
uses. Co-development with customer of tailor-designed nonwovens f
Manufacturer: broad woven industrial
fabrics for high performance technical end-use applications, including
protective apparel, automotive and filtration, using aramid fibres,
polyesters, and nylons.
Manufacturer of vision inspection
systems for the textile industry, including pilling grading system (PillGrade), bobbin inspection systems (PIXL),
and colour inspection systems (Color).
Manufacturer: thermal-, print-,
chemical-, resin-bonded and needlepunched nonwoven roll-goods for medical,
hygiene, automotive, roofing, electrical and other industrial applications.
Also, nonwoven beltings and wet and dry filtration media.
Engineering, building and
commissioning of custom-made machines for lamination, coating, crossply,
controlling and winding. Delivery of turn-key production lines.
Manufacturer of: electronic
monitoring and control systems for the textile finishing and nonwovens
industry (weft-course control, pattern control, process monitors, weight,
coating and thickness control).
Angelina fibre is a luminescent, sparkling,
soft, special effects, staple fibre suitable for all spinning systems and
nonwovens. General classifications include clear, iridescent, holographic and
metalized polyester and metals.
Manufacturer: high-technology,
high-performance technical fabrics, wovens, warp and weft-knits. Specialist
in fire/safety, military and transportation applications.
With more than 100 international
events each year, Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's leading exhibition
companies. Technical textiles are a particular focus.
Supplier of natural fibres (jute,
coir, sisal and hemp) and by-products for the geotextile, packaging,
rope-making, nonwovens, carpet and shoe industries.
Manufacturer: roll-goods for
composites, construction, military, printing and papermaking, and
transportation applications. Also, colorants and clarifiers.
Agency for the supply of materials and equipment used in the production of hand tufted carpets rugs and wall hangings. Tufting guns, carvers, shearers, backing fabric, latex.
Producer of Monofilaments and fine multifilaments for industrial and textile applications. The Polyamide and Polyester monofilaments are used for filtration, screen printing, narrow weaving, braids and many other technical and textile applications. For special applications we offer spun dyed monofilaments as well as flame retardant PET monofilaments.
Long staple worsted spinning and
open-end spinning mill mainly supplying manufacturers of upholstery velvet and
automotive fabrics. Also supplies flame-retardent and chemical-resistant
yarns.
Manufacturer: woven (shuttle, rapier,
air-jet and water-jet systems) roll-goods for use in composites, medical,
hygiene, military, protection and sports applications. Coating, laminating
and dyeing facilities.
Technical, functional and smart
textiles in the Rhône-Alpes region with an interactive directory of all the
companies, labs and training centres acting in this field of activity.
Supplying novoloid fibres for
nonwovens. Also roll-goods made with novoloid fibres for composites,
filtration and separation, and safety and protection applications.
Research and development of nonwoven
processes and products. Extensive pilot-scale machinery as well as testing
and fabric characterization facilities. Educational and consultancy services.
Complete system solutions for
hot-melt adhesive applications. Products include melters, slot and spray
guns, electronic pattern controllers and heated hoses.
Machinery and equipment: hot knife
cutting equipment, strip cutters and automatic hot knives and guillotines,
webbing cutters and custom machining. Winding, measuring and slitting units.
Machinery and equipment: wedge
welders and impulse welders for high speed seaming of synthetic woven and
nonwoven materials and flexible plastics including hand-held GT-100/101, walk
behind GT-200 and automatic GT-300/500.
Noveon is a leading global producer
of advanced specialty chemicals, polymer-based formulations, and chemical
additives for a broad range of consumer and industrial applications.
Production of technical fabrics for
flexible face and architectural applications. Polyvinyl chloride-coated
polyester fabrics; polytetrafluoroethylene-coated glass fibre fabrics and
silicone-coated glass fibre.
Machinery builder: wide range of
needlelooms, including pre- and finish needling units, and structuring units,
and papermakers felt machines. Complete nonwovens lines.
Complete engineering and in-house
manufacturing of process air systems. Manufacture of Machinery. Drum Filters
for dust control,
Separators, Balers, Lint Collectors, and Condenser for the textile industry.
Machinery builder: gravimetric and
volumetric dispensing systems for dyehouses and colour shops, including
systems used to supply dyeing, washing and bleaching operations. Also powder
checkweigh systems, mixers and mixing systems.
Thermo-bonded, chemically bonded and
airthrough bonded, perforated film and perforated nonwovens, laminated
backsheet and spunlaced for such applications as feminine hygiene products,
baby diapers, panty liners, wet wipes and adult incontinence pads.
Machinery for absorbent disposable
products, such as adult briefs, underpads and baby diapers, as well as
machinery for converting nonwovens into many kinds of wipes, wet and dry.
Geosynthetic solutions including
geomembranes, geotextiles, gabions, mattresses, geogrids, erosion control and
drainage, including design, supply and installation.
Spinner of a variety of
high-performance yarns (also wool blends); many are blended, plied and
multi-plied. Processing on short staple, modified worsted, air-jet, and
systems for varied end-use markets.
Development and production of
thermobonding films. Coextrusion in polyester, polyurethane, polyamide,
polypropylene and polyethylene. Barrier, waterproof and breathable films for
heat lamination.
Manufacturer: polyamide, polyester,
polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, and eva films, nets and webs for
use in laminated roll-goods for composites, filtration and separation, packaging,
transportation and other industrial uses.
Manufacturer of activated carbon
woven and nonwoven textiles for filters, facemasks, medical dressings, shoes
and areas requiring clean charcoal filters.
Production of needlepunched nonwoven
from polypropylene (PP)/natural fibre blends and PP/glass fibre blends for
interior and exterior trim, mostly for automotive industry.
Polyamide 6 (PA 6), PA 6.6 and rayon
high-tenacity yarns; rayon, PA 6, PA 6.6, polyester (PET) and aramid dipped
tyrecord fabrics and single-end cords.
Heat sealers for use with
high-temperature fluoropolymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene-coated
conveyor belts. Specialty fabrication of fluoropolymer materials. Belt
installation and training.
Commission processors: coat a wide
range of textile substrates and offers diverse coating polymers for use in
demanding and high performance end use applications.
RFP Rubber Fibres Plastics is a technical magazine dedicated to the polymer industry with a main focus on rubber. It stands for practical and application-orientated topics relevant to polymer processors and their suppliers.
Manufacturer: needlepunched,
chemical-bonded and laminated nonwovens for apparel, filtration, synthetic
leather and coating substrates for agricultural, packaging, disposable,
medicare and surgical applications.
Mechanical and electronic components
for textile machinery, in particular that for the production of synthetic
yarns. On-line monitoring systems and custom-built machines.
Technical yarns and fabrics,
heat-protective and insulation fabric, joint-filling systems, insulation
material for building construction, incombustible foam, insulation mattresses
and manchettes, industrial friction and sliding materials.
Producer of industrial yarns and
monofilaments for numerous technical applications such as weaving, sewing
threads, tyrecords and mechanical rubber goods.
Producer: chlorofibre (polyvinyl
chloride) fibres for use in industrial fabrics (protective clothing,
filtration media, nonwovens, food industry). Special versions include
antibacterial, anti dust-mite and flame retardant fibres.
Polypropylene filament yarns from
5.56 to 22.22 tex (50 to 200 denier); high-tenacity from 16.67 to 333.33 tex
(150 to 3000 denier); air-textured from 5.56 to 333.333 tex (50 to 3000
denier).
Machinery and equipment: hot-melt
application systems (4 to 200 litre tank capacity); cold glue application
systems; coating systems; and glueing technology.
Design and manufacture of technical
rollers, thermal rollers, winding cores and adaptors to process nonwovens,
textiles, paper, rubber or plastic films.
High-quality rotary cutting,
creasing, perforating and embossing cylinders and anvils for the packaging
(cartons), nonwovens (feminine hygiene), and automotive (battery plates)
industries.
SaatiTech is a manufacturer of
precision woven synthetic fabrics for medical, diagnostic, filtration and
acoustic applications, for food processing, and for conveyor and dryer belts
for textile and screen printing.
Machinery and equipment: roll bar and
cradle feed spreading machines, manual and computerized spreaders with roll
capacities from 250 pounds to 2200 pounds, turntable options available.
Research and development in several
fields: technical textiles; nonwovens/films; warp-knitting/weaving; textile
finishing/ecology; textile recycling. Certification centre for personal
protective equipment. Accredited test laboratory for textiles.
Manufacturing and sales of fused
quartz/silica materials and parts. Micaver electrical mineral insulators,
piezoelectric ceramics and infra-red heating.
Manufacturer: roll-goods for
composites, construction, electronics, geotextiles, transportation and sports
uses. Also high-performance fabrics for use in reinforced plastics.
Automated handling systems for
partially oriented yarn, draw-textured yarn, bulked continuous filament,
glass fibre plants. Doffers and Doffer-Donners for all winder types.
Ground/overhead bobbin transport and temporary storage equipment.
Fabrics for awnings, solar
protection, shades and tents; heavy-duty fabrics for technical applications
and textile structures. Banner and sign digital media, fabric for interior
and exterior design, stage sets and fair stands.
Weavers of technical fabrics, up to
520 cm wide. Raw materials ranging from natural, such as jute, to synthetic,
including polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE).
High-temperature materials and
products: electric heating elements, thermal insulation materials and
high-temperature textiles; process temperature control rings from 850°C to
1750°C (ThermoTube, CeraLab).
Inspection, testing and
certification, including flammability testing of all types of textile
materials and products. Litigation (expert witness), complaint investigation
and product development project work.
Manufacturer of fibre, polyamide
polymers and conductive fibres. Fibres include polyamide, polyester and
polyphenylsulphone monofilaments. Polyamide polymers include K610, 669,
copolymers, terpolymers and alcohol-soluble terpolymers.
Manufacturer: polypropylene fibres
and roll-goods for use in road construction, waste containment, concrete
reinforcement and associated industrial applications.
Wide range of monofilaments in
polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), polyester (PET), polybutylene
terephthalate (PBT), acetal (polyoxymethylene or POM) or polyvinylidene
fluoride (PVdF) for technical uses such as filtration and screen-printing.
Recycling lines for thermoplastics.
Complete equipment for inline recycling of nonwoven production waste. Lines
suitable for Reifenhäuser, STP Impianti and other production lines.
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Siltex-Flecht- u. Isoliertechnologie
Holzmüller GmbH & Co KG http://www.siltex.de
Stretch-broken and staple fibre spun
yarns of such as para- and meta aramids, oxidized polyacrylonitrile,
polybenzimidazole and metal fibres; various blends for fireblocking/protection/insulation/antistatic textiles,
composites and braided packing.
Manufacturer of fabrics for
protective clothing: heat- and flame-resistant, antistatic, alkali-resistant
and/or abrasion proof, and wound cartridge filters and filter fabrics. The
accreditation laboratory no 1224.
An independent company providing
research and consultancy services to the nonwovens and fibres industries.
Supplier of Hydrolace hydroentanglement systems.
Fabrics for conveyor belts,
automotive, plastics and rubber industries, for filtration, composites,
building reinforcement, individual protection and ballistics, jersey
industrial fabrics, and filter bags.
Producer of polypropylene round-woven
and flat fabrics for industrial bags, construction, agriculture and other
uses; multifilament polypropylene yarn 16.67-555.56 tex (150-5000 denier);
polypropylene woven and net sacks.
In February 2003, UCB acquired the
Resins, Additives and Adhesives businesses of Solutia Inc. These businesses
were integrated with UCB's existing Chemicals and Films businesses to form a
new UCB business sector called Surface Specialties.
In February 2003, UCB acquired the
Resins, Additives and Adhesives businesses of Solutia Inc. These businesses
were integrated with UCB's existing Chemicals and Films businesses to form a
new UCB business sector called Surface Specialties.
Fabric storage and guiding systems
for finishing ranges; selvedge decurlers and trimmers; fabric slitters;
stenter rail guidance and pinning/trim waste control systems.
Manufacturer of wet-laid nonwoven
tissues and mats for use in fire protection, surface engineering of
reinforced plastics and composite structures, thermal insulation, fuel cells
and battery separators.
Focus for research, design and
development of new technologies and applications in technical textiles.
Training portfolio specifically designed to meet the needs of the textile industry.
Dry-laid and chemically bonded
nonwovens. Absorption, elongation, flexibility, drapability and resistance
can be optimized for specific applications. Treatments offered include: flame
retardancy; liquid repellence (water, oil, diesel, petrol).
Clothes/fabrics made of meta-aramid
(Nomex) and para-aramid (Kevlar) for personal protection against mechanical
and thermal hazards. Kevlar seamless and cut-and-sew gloves for mechanical
and thermal protection.
Components for textile machinery such
as texturing units, interlacing jets, hollow spindles, separator and pressure
rollers, online control systems, and friction and yarn guide discs.
Weaving and coating of high performance fibres like aramid (Kevlar, Twaron), hppe (Dyneema), glass and carbon for aerospace and ballistic protection applications. Also produce prepregs and single- and multilayer thermoplastic laminates with the highest aerospace qualifications.
Manufacturer of nonwoven roll-goods
for agricultural, horticultural, construction, filtration and separation,
geotextile, military and transportation uses. Specialist geocomposite
manufacturer.
Textiles for thermal insulation and
industrial seals in glass fibre, ceramic fibre and silica; braided packings,
ropes, knitted cords, sleeves, tapes and fabrics.
Texindex.com runs textile and apparel vertical nets. Texindex.com provides textile and allied industry professionals an efficient tool for locating the information, products and services they need via the World Wide Web.
Manufacturer: roll-goods for
filtration, separation, medical and hygiene, safety and protection, sports
and leisure, and other industrial uses. Specialist coater and laminator of
textiles.
Thüringisches Institut für Textil-
und Kunststoff-Forschung eV http://www.titk.de
Cellulose; polysaccharide;
fibre-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; functional polymers; development
of technologies for natural and synthetic polymers; analysis, testing,
characterization of plastics, fibres, textiles, composites and polymers.
Machinery builder: comprehensive
ranges of fibre blow-room systems, opening, cleaning and blending equipment,
carding equipment. Also fibre preparation systems for nonwovens lines, and
fibre reclamation equipment.
Contract manufacturer: warp-knitted
and circular knitted roll-goods for medical, hygiene, and various industrial
applications. Customers: international healthcare companies.
Coated fabrics are produced using the most sophisticated plant and working to extremely fine tolerances by VitaPruf, part of Vita-Salford. These coated fabrics are suitable for many applications including waterproof's, personal protective equipment, inflatable boat material, military, medical, transport and diving gear like the buddy brand.
Manufacturer of nonwoven polyester
fibre wadding components for upholstery, bedding, apparel, automotive and
medical applications in roll, cut pad and shaped forms.
Low cost, high performance laminated
fabrics for end use applications including medical and industrial apparel,
packaging, construction, anti-allergy bedding, automotive protection and
leisurewear.
Producer: polyester staple fibres for
fillings and waddings, medicare items, insulation, roofing, geotextiles,
filters and abrasives, wipes and substrates.
UK-based manufacturer of high quality rubber coated fabrics, tri-laminates, cloth insertion rubber sheeting and rubber sheeting. Own product and commission manufacturer, full range elastomer and substrate capability.