The company, of Tokyo, Japan, will show a non-mineral-based FR fabric (Lastan) made by air-baking acrylic fibre at 200–300°C. Demonstrating a limited oxygen index (LOI) of 47.5-50, the fabric provides high flame-resistance and good electrical insulation, and is treated with a coating that enables it to disperse sparks generated during welding or cutting operations, thereby suppressing ignition.
Asahi Kasei Advance will also display a three-dimensionally (3D) warp-knitted fabric (Cubit) that is durable, permeable to air and water vapour, easy to care for and provides support and comfort. It features front and back faces made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that can be connected by threads made from polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), PET or polyamide (PA). Asahi Kasei Advance says that the all-PET version of the fabric provides an easy-to-recycle alternative to polyurethane (PU) foam in applications for the healthcare, furniture and automotive industries.
Bemliese is a cellulose continuous-filament nonwoven sheet made from cotton linter. It becomes especially soft after moistening with water and drapes well over any surface it contacts without being abrasive. Its ability to absorb and retain moisture makes it suitable for the production of hygiene and cosmetic products such as face and eye masks. In a dry state, Bemliese leaves little lint, scratches, or chemical residues on the surfaces it makes contact with, making it suitable for cleaning equipment in industrial, laboratory and medical environments, where contamination must be minimised. TÜV Austria Belgium NV has certified that the material is biodegradable in soil, water and marine environments, and in industrial and home composting conditions.
Finally, Eltas is a versatile spunbond nonwoven that can be made from PA, polyester (PES) and polypropylene (PP). All three materials feature binder-free webs and are available in thin, lightweight grades. These nonwovens feature even filaments, are permeable to air and resistant to edge-fraying. They can be used in a wide range of applications, including hygiene products, consumer and household items, automotive components, products for the filtration and agriculture industries, housing materials, tea bags and cable-wrapping products.
Techtextil will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on 21–24 April 2026.