WELCOME TO TECHNICAL-TEXTILES.NET, the web's most comprehensive source of information about the world of performance and technical textiles. Full membership gives access to: unique feature articles; relevant, edited and verified news; events and more, to keep you up to date with the latest developments in materials, technologies, processes, patents and research, and business and markets

News

Automotive textile use to grow

1 January 2013
The use of textiles in the automotive industry is set for significant growth, according to the latest analysis by Textiles Intelligence (TI) of Wilmslow, UK.
Read more

Cellulose fibre shows its advantages as a reinforcement

1 January 2013
Thermoplastic composites reinforced with sustainably sourced cellulose fibres are being launched by Weyerhaeuser of Federal Way, Washington, USA.
Read more

Lineo to supply flax reinforcement for road-racing bicycle

1 January 2013
Lineo of St Martin du Tilleul, France, is to supply flax fibres to the international bicycle manufacturer Merida for use in its latest model for road racing, the Scultura SL.
Read more

Multifunctional workwear

1 January 2013
A range of multifunctional safety garments is now available for welders, electricians and industrial workers at risk from electrical hazards, fire and heat, liquid chemicals and outdoor environments.
Read more

Teijin opens pilot plant for rapid moulding of carbon-fibre composites

1 January 2013
A pilot plant has begun operations using a technology that its Japanese developer claims is capable of moulding carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRPs) in less than one minute (see also, Advanc
Read more

Full-scale production of flax fibre begins in 2013

1 January 2013
Canada-based Crailar Technologies Inc is on the verge of manufacturing flax fibre at its first full-scale plant.
Read more

Business Research centre for high performance fibres opens its doors

1 January 2013
The Center of High Performance Fibre Materials (CFM) opened at the Institut fur Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, on 7 December 2012.
Read more

Base-layer garment to keep athletes warm and comfortable

1 January 2013
A base-layer garment designed for athletes undertaking strenuous exercise combines the moisture-wicking properties of polyester (PES) with the support and movement of elastane (spandex).
Read more

High-speed production of core-sheath fibres

1 January 2013
A US company claims to have made dramatic progress in the development of an electrospinning technology with a high throughput for core-sheath fibres.
Read more

Self-powered intelligent textiles based on nanotube yarn

1 January 2013
Scientists in Australia are part of a global team developing a new artificial muscle, which also has potential for use in self-powered intelligent textiles that could automatically react to environmen
Read more

TenCate Advanced Armour opens sales office in United Arab Emirates

1 January 2013
Part of its strategy to expand its local presence in major markets for armour materials and to support defence programmes in these regions, TenCate Advanced Armour, which is based in Vissenbjerg, Denm
Read more

Hollow-fibre membranes help to harvest algae for biofuels

1 January 2013
Pall Corp is actively promoting a membrane-separation technology based on hollow fibres for the processing of the algal biomasses that are being grown in the search for alternatives to fossil fuels.
Read more

Drapes with a stretchable edge

1 January 2013
Molnlycke Health Care has launched Barrier Flex surgical drapes with a stretchable adhesive edge. The devices can be used to drape contours of the body, such as the head, neck and breast.
Read more

Inflatable hernia patch

1 January 2013
An improved patch for repairing an intra-abdominal defect, such as a hernia, is disclosed in US Patent 8 317 872 by Jason Adams.
Read more

Support stockings for treating venous leg ulcers

1 January 2013
An improved compression or support stocking has been developed by Paul Hartmann.
Read more

Under-patient surgical drapes

1 January 2013
Safe, under-patient surgical drapes that are said to be deployable easily and without fail have been developed by Tamra West of Rochester, New York, USA.
Read more

Sensor technology tested on adult incontinence products

1 January 2013
Sensor technology has been used to create the SmartBrief, described as an "intelligent adult brief" by Lynn Wilson, founder of The CareGiver Partnership, a US retailer of incontinence products.
Read more

Barbed sutures from blown films

1 January 2013
Covidien has proposed methods and systems for forming barbed sutures from blown films.
Read more

Fibertex Personal Care opens Indian office

1 January 2013
Fibertex Personal Care has opened a new sales office in New Delhi, India. In addition, the Denmark-based maker of spunbond nonwovens has appointed Ajay Sahni as country manager for India.
Read more

South Korean producer chooses Tencel for topsheet

1 January 2013
South Korean company Yejimiin has launched a new range of sanitary pads featuring a topsheet made of Lenzing's Tencel lyocell fibre.
Read more
XXXX