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acrylic
January 2005
Acrylic fibre to challenge cotton
November 2004
Anti-allergen acrylic products for healthcare textiles and uniforms
November 2003
Brazilian acrylic acid complex postponed to 2007
September 2003
Technical textiles are given a big dash of Italian style
September 2003
Lightweight triboelectric
August 2003
Chitosan gives acrylic fibres longlasting antimicrobial properties
Aluminium
January 2008
New material concept for aircraft wings
aramid
March/April 2006
Aramid derivative has huge potential for tyres
June 2004
Aramid fibre lightens the load for aircraft
July/August 2003
Outlook for technical yarns and nonwovens - the French view
January 2003
Diamond coatings for aramids
Bicomponents
November
New dry spun route for bicomponent elastane fibres
Biofibres
September 2010
New Explorer adds high recyclable content
May 2010
Biomaterials drive Ford forward
March 2010
Toyota adds Sorona
November 2009
New Biofront plant for Teijin
carbon
January/February 2005
Non-destructive test methods for fibre-reinforced composites
May 2004
Nanofibres for neural/orthopaedic implants
December 2003
Electrically conducting carbon fibre fabric designed for fuel cells
cellulose
March 2006
Better cellulose fibre reinforcement
November 2004
SeaCell Active shows antifungal and antibacterial properties
April 2004
Recycled cellulosic fibres
May 2003
Hydroentangled hybrid
March 2003
Multilayered, high-density composite for absorbent core
charcoal
April 2003
Activated carbon cloth - Zorflex
cotton
April 2003
Technical fibre innovations are the key to survival strategies
April 2003
Open-end spun yarns are softer
Dyneema
July 2010
Deep water steel replacement
March 2010
Single layer protection for Dutch Olympic skaters
March 2010
Dutch courage with Dyneema
elastomeric
March 2004
Elastic yarns also provide moisture management
flax
June 2004
Producers of flax and hemp cooperate to develop technical markets
General
June 2010
Bio-PDO expansion
May 2010
SGL’s 24% sales drop
April 2010
Antimicrobial and deodorant fibre has hygiene applications
February 2010
Electrospinning of melts
February 2010
Smartfiber with zinc has odour reducing and skin-care effects
December 2009
Aramid yarns get higher tenacities
December 2009
Advanced wound care potential
October 2009
Electrospinning can eliminate toxins and mimic natural tissues
October 2009
Simple, efficient, cheap route to ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
August 2009
Smartcel Hygienic incorporates antibacterial copper ions
August 2009
Unitika to expand production of heat-retaining polyester
August 2009
Sun protection for sportswear
April 2009
Mixed polymer superabsorbents
February 2009
Refined thermally bonding fibre for carded webs
February 2009
Improving aramid fibres for processing and use at high temperatures
January 2009
Antimicrobial hollow-core fibres
January 2009
Nanofibre-reinforced polymers
December 2008
Water-dispersible and multi component fibres made from sulphopolyesters
September 2008
Controlled surface porosity
September 2008
Island-in-the-sea route used to make sub-micron fibres
July 2008
High-quality fibres from wheat proteins
April 2008
Controlling the deposition of electrospun fibres
March 2008
Superhydrophobic fibres
March 2008
Fibres that retain their superabsorbent properties under pressure
February 2008
Metal-plated carbon from Electro Fiber Technologies
March 2008
FutureVest acquires Barotex
February 2008
Functional range from Waxman
November 2007
Polysaccharide fibres with antimicrobial properties
October 2007
So range of speciality textiles
October 2007
Melt spun fibres containing phase-change materials
September 2007
Avantex/Techtextil offers extensive view of future for workwear
July/August 2007
Freudenberg and Tel Rad Cuyo to form joint venture in Argentina
July 2007
Stronger stretch-broken yarns
June 2007
Versatile basaltic fibre makes its debut at JEC
June 2007
US company claims first ready-to-use carbon nanotube textile
June 2007
North American yarns market—striving for the right blend
June 2007
Frankfurt to showcase the best of innovation in technical textiles
April/May 2007
Successfully transforming your business to technical textiles
April 2007
Bamboo for moisture management
April 2007
Study compares behaviour of performance fibres in fire
April 2007
Electrically conductive polyester
April 2007
Patent for amphiphilic polymers
January/February 2007
Rieter sells Valence operations
January/February 2007
More expansion for Ahlstrom in Mikkeli, Finland
January/February 2007
Dornbirn witnesses the dawning of the age of cosmeto-textiles
January 2007
Chinese develop process for ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene
December 2006
Minerals in fibres let manufacturers offer alternative therapies
December 2006
Cleaning running water with natural fibres
December 2006
Photovoltaic fibres
December 2006
Non-toxic, antifouling nets for aquaculture
December 2006
UK military opts for ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene protection for body armour
December 2006
CINTE Techtextil2006—China open for technical textiles business
December 2006
Change of ownership offers fresh opportunities for FiberVisions
December 2006
Dornbirn congress highlights fibres in technical end-uses
November 2006
Engineered spider silk
October 2006
Modified cross-sections
October 2006
Breakthrough in cellulose production
September 2006
Method for making fine fibrils of polytetrafluoroethylene
September 2006
Dynamic characterization of fibres using electron microscopy
August 2006
Hydrophilic and antimicrobial polyropylene from 3M
June 2006
Fibres from carbon nanotubes
June 2006
Metallocene route improves fibreforming properties of polypropylene
June 2006
Modified fibre holds electrical charge
June 2006
Stabilizing charges for electret filters
May 2006
Polyphenylene sulphide high-tenacity multifilament yarn
May 2006
Electrostatic field and coagulation combine to produce nanofibres
May 2006
Modified cross-section for carpet fibre
May 2006
Spectra knits make prosthetic limbs comfortable and durable
May 2006
Diolen reveals a continuous filament polyphenylene sulphide
May 2006
Impact protection becomes flexible, lightweight and breathable
March/April 2006
Asahi Kasei buys Dorlastan elastane fibres business from Lanxess
March/April 2006
Stab and ballistic protection technologies combined in vest
February 2006
Soft magnetic alloy for recording security information
January 2006
Light-dispersing fibre
January 2006
Conductive filaments
December 2005
Randomized fibre delivery
December 2005
Cellulosics to reinforce cement
December 2005
Sub-micron powders make solutionspun cellulosics with low friction
November 2005
Towels made of synthetic fibres
November 2005
Man-made cellulosic fibres with enhanced absorption properties
November 2005
Melt spinning of natural starch with biodegradable polymers
November 2005
Starch-modified fibres
October/November 2005
Titanium dioxide coating provides protection from Sun
October 2005
Fibre-reinforced sheathing for storm protection from DuPont
September 2005
Abrasive material
September 2005
Europe announces more details of plans for future of industry
August 2005
Spinneret design introduces crimp in homofilaments
June 2005
Low denier and extensible fibres
June 2005
Amicor helps prevent the spread of bacteria on fabrics
May 2005
Functionalization of textile fibres using plasma-based technology
May 2005
Warp-knitting technique used to make chenille yarns
May 2005
Simple route to hydrophilic and antimicrobial polypropylene
March/April 2005
Terrorist threat continues to drive US fibre developments
March/April 2005
Destructive testing techniques for fibre-reinforced composites
March/April 2005
Amicor and Associated Weavers introduce anti-allergen carpets
March/April 2005
Schoeller adds natural fibre fabrics to self-cleaning Nanosphere range
January/February 2005
Acordis extends Amicor fibre range
November 2004
Multicomponent thermoplastic from Foss is antimicrobial
November 2004
Anti-allergen acrylic products for healthcare textiles and uniforms
July 2004
Silk-based filaments from waste
June 2004
Crimped homofilament fibres
May 2004
Functional fibre cares for the skin
March 2004
Fibrillating natural fibres
March 2004
Implantable bicomponent fibres
January/February 2004
In a spin - a closer look at the processing of speciality fibres
January 2004
Low-friction fibres
December 2003
Tougher and bulkier for carpets
December 2003
Absorbent yarn
September 2003
Four technologies hold key to the dawning of a new age
June 2003
Corn fibre used to produce advanced chemicals
June 2003
New generic group
March 2003
Biodegradable superabsorbents based on L-aspartic acid
March 2003
Elastomeric alternative
February 2003
Superabsorbents
February 2003
Thermal resistance
February 2003
Otsuka Chemical offers conductive skin-core fibre for protection
February 2003
Fuji develops fibre to treat skin
January 2003
Hydrophilic fibre excels in high-speed processability
January/February 2003
Bioactive fibre also offers protection against fire
January 2003
Conductive fibres
January/February 2003
Gore's filter fibre
glass
January/February 2005
Non-destructive test methods for fibre-reinforced composites
January/February 2005
PPG to expand Chinese output
December 2004
Chopped glass fibre reinforcements
March/April 2004
Saint-Gobain invests in glass fibre in China
October 2003
Joint venture formed to make glass fibre reinforcements
July/August 2003
Johns Manville invests $100 million in glass fibre production in Slovakia
hemp
June 2004
Producers of flax and hemp cooperate to develop technical markets
lyocell
March/April 2006
Lenzing and Zimmer settle their differences over lyocell technology
November 2004
SeaCell Active shows antifungal and antibacterial properties
June 2003
Highly absorbent lyocell fibre
April 2003
Technical fibre innovations are the key to survival strategies
March 2003
Melt-blown lyocell
Nanofibres
May 2010
Bioactive glass nanofibres produced to regenerate bone
March 2010
Melt-spinning nanofibres
October 2008
Commercial launch of polyester nanofibre by Teijin Fibers
October 2007
Enhanced filtration with nanofibres
September 2007
Nanofibre markets growing worldwide to $176 million in 2012
September 2007
Protective clothing—from Nomex to nanofibres for DuPont
March 2007
Chinese and Japanese researchers share fruits of their labour
February 2007
Spinning up improves the preparation of nanofibres
December 2006
Electrospinning PU nanofibres
December 2006
Nanofibres could aid brain tumour treatment
December 2006
The race is on for true production-scale nanofibres
November 2006
Nanofibres stop bleeding
nonwoven
June 2005
Viscose specialities introduced for nonwoven applications
June 2005
Viscose specialities introduced for nonwoven applications
nylon
January/February 2004
DSM urges changes for the health of caprolactam business
September 2003
DuPont invests in nylon airbag fibres
June 2003
Fibre production machinery builders look to industrial markets
March 2003
BASF sells nylon fibres business to Honeywell International
Para-aramids
July 2010
Kevlar cargo carrier of the future
December 2009
Advanced new Kevlar
January 2009
Para-aramids in demand
July
More bullet stopping power with Kevlar XP
PEEK
September 2010
PEEK enhanced with integrated CNTs
May 2010
New PEEK polymer honeycomb process
february 2009
New PEEK fibre for electronic protection
Polyamide
February 2007
DSM’s polyamide 4,6 now in staple and filament
November 2004
Polyamide fibre for use in V-belts and automotive airbags
September 2003
Technical textiles are given a big dash of Italian style
September 2003
Monofilaments for technical uses—a Sider Arc speciality
July/August 2003
Rhodia to make high-tenacity polyamide airbag yarns in Slovakia
polybenzazole
May 2003
Flattened fibres help to make improved nonwovens
polybutylene terephthalate
September 2003
Monofilaments for technical uses—a Sider Arc speciality
polyester
April 2006
Biodegradable bicomponent fibre with improved properties
July 2005
Antimicrobial bedding and reusable underlays in Trevira Bioactive
July 2005
Splittable, multicomponent polyester
June 2005
Trevira filament yarns used in highly elastic medical textiles
May 2004
Thermotropic aromatic polyester(amide) monofilaments
April 2004
Fibres and yarns that glow in the dark
March/April 2004
Polyester fibre and adhesion technology make better tyres
March/April 2004
Diolen Industrial Fibers invests in high-tenacity polyester yarns
February 2004
Enzymes modify surface of polyester
September 2003
Technical textiles are given a big dash of Italian style
September 2003
Monofilaments for technical uses—a Sider Arc speciality
August 2003
Decoration with polyester tapes
July/August 2003
Outlook for technical yarns and nonwovens - the French view
June 2003
Fibre production machinery builders look to industrial markets
June 2003
Degradable polyester
May 2003
Tacking industrial yarns
April 2003
Technical fibre innovations are the key to survival strategies
January 2003
Polyester for nonwovens
polyethylene
September 2005
Synthetic surfaces—once more the first choice for athletes
June 2005
Process makes microfibres with rectangular cross-sections
November 2004
Extruding natural fibre reinforced plastics
June 2004
High-strength material for sutures and other surgical devices
February 2004
Polyethylene for tougher ropes
polylactic acid
June 2005
Tougher polylactic acid fibres
October 2004
Nip-twisting polylactic acid fibres
polylactide
March 2003
Polylactide acid commercialized
polymers
April 2006
Biodegradable bicomponent fibre with improved properties
May 2005
Fibrillation makes flax better for composite reinforcement
May 2004
Car headliners
May 2004
Elastic articles with improved elasticity at elevated temperatures
January/February 2004
Rapra reviews polymer enhancements
November 2003
Heat-resistant cover for ropes
November 2003
Brazilian acrylic acid complex postponed to 2007
June 2003
Foamed textile composite
June 2003
Materials made from homogenously branched linear ethylene polymers
May 2003
Reinforced bioabsorbable composites for orthopaedic surgery
April 2003
Recovering and recycling aromatics
January 2003
Flushable fibrous structures
polypropylene
September 2005
Synthetic surfaces—once more the first choice for athletes
September 2005
Egyptian conference selects its technical textile highlights
January/February 2005
Low & Bonar buys manufacturer of reinforcing fibres for concrete—Adfil
June 2004
Multi-component fibres for splitting
April 2004
Fibres and yarns that glow in the dark
October 2003
High-temperature polypropylene staple from FiberVisions
October 2003
Stabilizers for polypropylene fibres
September 2003
Improved polypropylene
September 2003
Monofilaments for technical uses—a Sider Arc speciality
July/August 2003
Outlook for technical yarns and nonwovens - the French view
June 2003
Fibre production machinery builders look to industrial markets
April 2003
Flame-retardant polypropylene yarn is also stable to ultraviolet
January 2003
Lower shrinkage polypropylene
polysacharide
April 2004
Polysaccharide with antimicrobial and absorbent properties
Polysulphonamide
June 2007
Polysulphonamide fibre introduced
polytetrafluoroethylene
May 2005
Hydroentangled fabric based on polytetrafluoroethylene fibres
March 2003
Gore extends Rastex range of fibres for filtration applications
polyurethane
November 2004
Extruding natural fibre reinforced plastics
rayon
April 2003
Open-end spun yarns are softer
Silk
February 2007
Determining the flow physics of silk
December 2006
US engineers probe spider polymer
November 2004
Nexia refocuses spider silk fibre
July 2004
Silk-based filaments from waste
Synthetic fibres
May 2008
Expanding use for Vectran
May 2007
Flame-retardant synthetic for upholstery and bedding
February 2007
Synthetics and cellulosics working together
January 2007
Arrester cables for racing cars
titanium
September 2003
Filament titania
viscose
July/August 2003
Outlook for technical yarns and nonwovens - the French view
wood
April 2006
Energy-saving production for fibres from wood chip
August 2004
Grinding wood for fibre
Wool
May 2003
Healing wool project
April 2003
Potential for wool-based medical textiles examined
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