Transportation

Recycled content used to weave big bags

21 September 2022

The latest environmentally sustainable bags for the transportation of dry bulk materials, particularly cement, will be the focus of the exhibit of the Vienna, Austria-based Starlinger Ges.mbH durin

Partnership to develop airbags for scooters and motorcycles

25 November 2021

Airbags for powered two-wheel vehicles, such as motorcycles and scooters, are to be developed by Autoliv Inc and the Piaggio Group, following the signing of a joint development agreement by the two

Car-in-a-backpack is built using carbon fibre-reinforced plastics

13 August 2020

Carbon fibres and thermoplastics from Teijin are being used by cocoa motors Inc for the production of a laptop computer-sized automated people mover (APM).

Pultruded carbon composite chassis for commercial vehicles

11 September 2019

Carbon Truck & Trailer GmbH (CarbonTT) is producing lightweight pultruded carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components for truck chassis using polyurethane (PU) resins from Covestro.

UK researchers develop composite–metal anti-roll bar

18 June 2019

A composite–metal anti-roll bar for trucks and trains is being developed by a research consortium in the UK.

Textiles are creating more value in the composites supply chain

Major opportunities for textile manufacturers supplying reinforcements to the composites industry are anticipated, with those working in the markets for transportation standing to gain most, as Adrian Wilson learned during the recent Global Fibers Congress.

Textile composite for automotive seat covers

22 May 2018

A textile composite comprising a laminate of at least two nonwoven layers has been developed by J.H. Ziegler.

Bekaert—a specialist in metal and metal alloy textiles

Founded in 1880, Bekaert of Zwevegem, Belgium, has grown to become a worldwide company with around 30 000 employees specializing in steel wire and coating technologies. For more than 40 years, an important part of this activity has been in developing, making and supplying metal/metal alloy fibres, textiles and semi-finished products, reports Nick Butler.

Thermoset system for composite rail vehicles

8 June 2016

A flame, smoke and toxicity (FST)-retardant thermoset system offers a high level of design freedom for rolling stock interiors, according to its developer Huntsman Advanced Materials.

Flame-retardant pile fabric for public transport

27 April 2016

A pile fabric developed to meet new stringent fire regulations for upholstery on public transportation is to be revealed at Techtext

Mogul begins production of polybutylene terephthalate nonwovens

1 April 2016

Mogul has introduced meltblown polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) to its nonwovens portfolio for the first time.

Making air freight safer

22 March 2016

Air freight containers are to be made more durable and fire-resistant (FR) under the terms of an agreement between two companies.

All at sea—the many and varied uses for technical textiles

Coated fabrics, ropes, sails, performance fibres, oil booms, safety wear and photovoltaic materials all feature in Niki Tait’s review of the manufacturers, products and applications that exploit technical textiles in the marine environment.

Sioen acquires specialist in reinforced trailer fabrics

25 April 2015

Sioen Industries NV of Ardooie, Belgium, has acquired a compatriot company, Mouscron-based Dynatex, which specializes in multi-axial aramid fabrics.

High-quality polyester for luxurious bedding on All Nippon Airways

1 September 2013

From 1 September 2013, first- and business-class passengers flying with All Nippon Airways (ANA) Co Ltd of Tokyo Japan, will be supplied with high-quality bedding (blankets, quilts and pillows) made u

Major air-cargo operator to replace all its polyester nets with Dyneema

1 August 2013

The airline Air France-KLM is to replace all of its existing polyester (PES) cargo pallet nets with ones made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre.

Lightweight carbon fabrics for solar-powered car

1 August 2013

Two members of the Teijin Group of Tokyo, Japan, are working with Kogakuin University, also of Tokyo, to develop a car made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the World Solar Challenge, a

Lantal introduces lightweight carpets and breathable seat covers at Aircraft Interiors exhibition

1 May 2013

Three carpet styles, and fabric and leather seat covers from Lantal - a specialist in high-performance textiles for transportation applications based in Langenthal, Switzerland - made their debut at t

Robust warp yarns resist damage during weaving of airbag fabrics

1 November 2012

A method for making robust, abrasion-resistant warp yarns for weaving into airbag fabrics is described by Autoliv Development AB of Vargarda, Sweden.

General Motors and Teijin in pact to produce high-volume composite cars

1 January 2012

A pact signed by Teijin Ltd of Osaka, Japan, and General Motors (GM) from Detroit, Michigan, USA, will see the partners co-develop advanced technologies for carbon fibre-based composites that have the

Ahlstrom takes stake in battery separator technology

1 January 2012

Ahlstrom of Helsinki, Finland, has agreed to invest in Porous Power Technologies LLC, a company based in Lafayette, Colorado, USA that develops technology for lithium-ion battery separators.

Cheaper coated fabric for airbags also helps reduce vehicle's weight

1 October 2011

A fabric based on the use of two different types of filament yarn and given a coating of a silicone-based material provides improvements compared with the textiles currently used for airbags, accordin

Aramid fibre reinforcement keeps tyre in shape at racetrack speeds

1 April 2011

Michelin has developed a high-performance tyre for top-of-the-range sports cars that is reinforced with Teijin Aramid's Twaron fibre.

Assessing the comfort of car seats

1 August 2010

Two German research institutes have collaborated to develop measuring techniques to analyse the effects of actively heating or ventilating a car seat on the physiology and level of comfort experienced

Better fabrics for side-curtain airbags

1 June 2010

An improvement to the fabrics used for car airbags, particularly of the side curtain type, is proposed by Kolon Industries Inc of Kwacheon City, Republic of Korea.

Innovative textiles will be prominent in the cars of tomorrow

1 September 2009

Innovative automotive textiles must offer enhanced functionalities, be made from environmentally sustainable materials and offer lighter weight-- without additional cost.

Interior design of aircraft ever more vital to commercial success

1 September 2009

With airlines competing fiercely for passengers and the need to lose weight to save fuel, the interior design of the aircraft cabin is becoming an increasingly significant factor, reports Geoff Fisher

Shrinking wefts reduces tyre cord waste

1 June 2009

Pre-shrinking the weft yarns in a tyre cord fabric reduces waste and improves the consistency of subsequent fabric treatment, claims the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co in US Patent 2009/071587 and Euro

Lightweight air cargo net saves costs and greenhouse gases

1 May 2009

Hoffmann Air Cargo Equipment (ACE) GmbH and DSM Dyneema have jointly developed a third generation lightweight air cargo net that is one of the first worldwide to achieve a total weight of below 8 kg.

Fire-retardant insulator developed for engine compartments

1 May 2009

A fire-retardant, insulating material based on continuous filaments of basalt has been developed by Federal-Mogul Corp, a multi-billion dollar supplier of industrial products that is based in Southfie

Lantal promises pneumatic comfort for airline passengers

1 June 2008

At the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Swiss fabrics specialist Lantal exhibited three prototypes of a new business class seat that exploits adjustable pneumatic technology.

Interior design for the next generation of passenger aircraft

1 June 2008

The competition between aircraft makers Airbus and Boeing has intensified in recent years, which has been good news for suppliers of aircraft interior products.

Latest concepts in weight-saving focus of aircraft interiors show

1 June 2008

With growing concerns about the environmental impact of flying, as well as rising costs, the aircraft interiors sector is developing lighter and more environmentally friendly components, reports Geoff

Faster modification of cords

1 May 2008

One of the world's leading manufacturers of tyres has devised a method to modify fibre cords to make them more adhesive to rubber.

Automotive filters

1 April 2008

Prospects for the global markets for automotive filters and a detailed analysis of 50 of the sector's major manufacturers are reported in a study just published by International Newsletters Ltd.

Flat cords for reinforcing tyres

1 April 2007

Flat steel cords for reinforcing tyres are described in US Patent 6 425 428 by Assignee Bridgestone Corp of Japan.

Carbon fibre plates for underground trains

1 December 2004

Carbon fibre reinforced plastics have been used to strengthen a service subway that carries both power and signal cables for the underground railway system in London, UK.

Polyamide fibre for use in V-belts and automotive airbags

1 November 2004

Polyamide High Performance is using DSM Engineering Plastics' fibre-grade Stanyl KS411 polyamide 46 (PA 46) in the production of its new Stanylenka 460HRST fibre.

Carbon fibre aeroplane seat

1 October 2003

All Nippon Airways Co (ANA) and Osaka Gas Chemical Co Ltd, both of Japan, have jointly developed a safer and more environmentally friendly seat cushion for passenger aeroplanes.

Improved headliner for automobiles

1 April 2003

Harodite Industries Inc has developed a process for making a composite headliner for automobiles.

Safer seat belts

1 March 2003

Honeywell International has revealed a load-limiting yarn that, it claims, is particularly suitable for use in automobile safety belts.

Safety restraint for children with special sensory needs

1 January 2003

Two Texans have invented a safety restraint for children travelling in automobiles. Tana Wade and Lucia Cook Queen disclose their development in US Patent 6 383 130.

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Textiles are creating more value in the composites supply chain

Bekaert—a specialist in metal and metal alloy textiles

All at sea—the many and varied uses for technical textiles