Fibres, filaments and yarns

High-tenacity polyethylene

1 September 2005

A way of making high-tenacity polyethylene yarns has been revealed by the Korean company Hyosung Corp.

Spinneret design introduces crimp in homofilaments

1 August 2005

A dual capillary spinneret featuring different shapes induces differential fibre morphology to produce crimping in homofilaments, according to its inventor, Kimberly-Clark Worldwide of Neenah,Wisconsi

Silica yarns show improved thermal resistance

1 August 2005

In US Patent 6 841 242, Saint-Gobain Quartz SAS of Courbevoie, France, provides a recipe for a silica yarn with an improved resistance to high temperatures.

Antimicrobial bedding and reusable underlays in Trevira Bioactive

1 July 2005

Following the introduction of hand towels and bathrobes in antimicrobial qualities using Trevira Bioactive polyester fibre, a leading terry towelling manufacturer is now supplying antimicrobial beddin

Splittable, multicomponent polyester

1 July 2005

Mechanically divisible fibres having at least one component including poly(lactide acid) and at least a second of aromatic polyester are the subject of US Patent 6 780 357.

Amicor helps prevent the spread of bacteria on fabrics

1 June 2005

A study by the UK's Nottingham Trent University has revealed that Amicor fibres could help fight the spread of the "superbug", methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is responsible

Viscose specialities introduced for nonwoven applications

1 June 2005

Kelheim Fibres introduced two new viscose fibres for nonwoven applications at the Index 05 exhibition held in April 2005 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Process makes microfibres with rectangular cross-sections

1 June 2005

A mechanical process for creating microfibres is the subject of International Patent WO 00/46435.

Low denier and extensible fibres

1 June 2005

International Patent WO 03/052179 discloses a method of making low denier, highly extensible fibres, as well as soft, extensible nonwoven webs based on them.

Tougher polylactic acid fibres

1 June 2005

Japan's Toray Industries Inc claims it has developed a polylactic acid (PLA) fibre that is stronger than its rivals at high temperatures.

Viscose specialities introduced for nonwoven applications

1 June 2005

Kelheim Fibres introduced two new viscose fibres for nonwoven applications at the Index 05 exhibition held in April 2005 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Trevira filament yarns used in highly elastic medical textiles

1 June 2005

Polyester fibre specialist Trevira will feature new filament yarns for medical applications at this month's Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt am Main,Germany (7-9 June 2005).

Warp-knitting technique used to make chenille yarns

1 May 2005

A US-based inventor has proposed a novel way of making chenille yarns.

Simple route to hydrophilic and antimicrobial polypropylene

1 May 2005

Adding an amount of C8 to C12 fatty acid monoglyceride to polypropylene as a melt additive produces meltextruded fibres that are both hydrophilic and antimicrobial, according to 3M.

Fibrillation makes flax better for composite reinforcement

1 May 2005

A US-based inventor claims a decorticated bast fibre, such as from flax, is particularly suitable as a reinforcement for a range of polymer-based composites and that he has found a way to overcome pre

Needlepunched yarns shed less lint

1 April 2005

A system for treating yarns that makes them less likely to unravel or shed lint is disclosed in US Patent 6 796 115.

Refining vortex spinning

1 April 2005

Germany's W. Schlafhorst AG continues its research into vortex spinning and, in US Patent 6 792 744,now proposes a system for converting a drawn sliver into a yarn by means of airflow.

Reinforcing thread

1 April 2005

France's Lainiere de Picardie BC has developed a yarn that is designed to reinforce fabrics or technical textiles that will be incorporated into another textile; for instance, one suggested use is in

Terrorist threat continues to drive US fibre developments

1 March 2005

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Specialist medical applications for carbon nanotubes

1 January 2005

Scientists at Australia's CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology (CTFT) working with the NanoTech Institute at the University of Texas, Dallas, USA, have adapted textile technologies used to spin wool and

Softer open-end spun yarns

1 January 2005

Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Kowloon claim to have found a way to spin open-end yarns without the inherent harshness that has characterized such textiles since the process was fi

Acrylic fibre to challenge cotton

1 January 2005

An acrylic fibre with cotton-like properties is the subject of US Patent 6 740 722, assigned to Solutia Inc.

Chopped glass fibre reinforcements

1 December 2004

The French glass fibre maker Saint-Gobain has developed several reinforcement grades.

SeaCell Active shows antifungal and antibacterial properties

1 November 2004

A cellulose and seaweed-based fibre that slowly releases silver ions could have applications in medical textiles and hygiene products, such as compression stockings and burns bandages.

Anti-allergen acrylic products for healthcare textiles and uniforms

1 November 2004

Acordis has developed two new acrylic-based fibres under its Amicor range, which includes the antifungal and antibacterial Amicor Pure for clothing and bedding and Amicor Plus for socks and footwear.

Multicomponent thermoplastic from Foss is antimicrobial

1 November 2004

Foss Manufacturing Co Inc has patented a process for making an antimicrobial/antifungal multicomponent fibre and claims that repeated washing in boiling water or dry cleaning does not diminish the ite

Nip-twisting polylactic acid fibres

1 October 2004

Japan's Murata Kikai KK has developed a variant in false-twist texturizing that it claims can be used with polylactic acid (PLA) fibres.

Splicing fibre bundles with injected air

1 October 2004

A system for creating fibre bundles that are easy to handle is the subject of US Patent 6 722 116.

Phosphorescent yarns

1 September 2004

Korea's Glow Yarn Co Ltd has revealed details of its process for making phosphorescent yarns.

Silver-based antimicrobial products

1 September 2004

Antimicrobial synthetic fibres and fibrous products are disclosed in US Patent 6 723 428 by Foss Manufacturing.

Electrically conductive yarn

1 September 2004

Dutch research company Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV has developed an electrically conductive yarn.

Biodegradable bicomponents

1 September 2004

The Procter & Gamble Co has developed a biodegradable melt-spun fibre.

Making carbon nanotubes

1 September 2004

Coagulation spinning can produce fibres, ribbons and yarns of carbon nanotubes, according to US Patent 6 682 677.

Tufting yarn for pile

1 September 2004

A novel construction intended for tufting pile yarns has been developed by USA's Honeywell Performance Fibers.

Invista targets medical market

1 August 2004

Invista's Personal Care segment is expanding beyond the hygiene sector and is now marketing its range of branded products to the medical textiles industry.

High-speed melt-spinning of fluoropolymers filament yarns

1 July 2004

Two US inventors claim to have found a way to meltspin high-viscosity fluoropolymers at high speeds to produce single or multifilament yarns.

False-twist spiral filaments

1 July 2004

A German company claims to have found a way to create special false-twist spiral filaments.

Silk-based filaments from waste

1 July 2004

A novel process for preparing a solution of silk or silk-like protein from a variety of sources, such as silk waste, to create high-quality filaments is the subject of International Patent WO 02/08179

Crimped homofilament fibres

1 June 2004

Homofilament fibres can be meltspun from a dual capillary spinneret having different shapes so as to induce differential fibre morphologies resulting in crimping, according to Kimberly-Clark.

High-strength material for sutures and other surgical devices

1 June 2004

DSM Dyneema has launched a high-performance polyethylene fibre called Dyneema Purity for producing surgical implants and other medical devices, such as sutures.

Multi-component fibres for splitting

1 June 2004

Japan's Chisso Corp claims to have found a better way to produce a multi-component fibre that can be split.

Thermotropic aromatic polyester(amide) monofilaments

1 May 2004

Switzerland's Michelin Recherche et Technique SA of Granes-Paccot has developed a thermotropic aromatic polyester(amide) monofilament.

Functional fibre cares for the skin

1 May 2004

European Patent EP 1 251 202 discloses a fibre that sustainably releases a component that can care for the wearer's skin.

Cork yarn

1 May 2004

A process for making cork yarn that retains the properties of cork, yet can easily be woven or knitted is the subject of International Patent WO 02/055767.

Fibres and yarns that glow in the dark

1 April 2004

Fluorescent polyester and polypropylenes have been developed in Korea by the Glow Yarn Co Ltd, under the brand names Glow Polyester Fiber, Glow Yarn and Glow Fabric.

Recycled cellulosic fibres

1 April 2004

Cellulosic fibres, which once would have been disposed of as waste, may be used in different matrix materials to create organic composites.

Polysaccharide with antimicrobial and absorbent properties

1 April 2004

Polysaccharide fibres formed from alginate are disclosed in International Patent WO 02/36866.

Multi-component yarn production in a rotor spinner

1 March 2004

A problem with open-end (OE) spinning is that it has tended to be inflexible and what it makes has been lacking in character, which means that markets have been restricted to volume consumption of a p

Elastic yarns also provide moisture management

1 March 2004

An elastic yarn designed to provide moisture management is the subject of European Patent EP 1 350 872.

Implantable bicomponent fibres

1 March 2004

A bicomponent fibre for use in medical implants has been developed by Solutia.

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