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Fibres, filaments and yarns

Island-in-the-sea route used to make sub-micron fibres

1 September 2008
Teijin Fibers Ltd of Osaka, Japan, has patented a method of producing an islands-in-sea type composite spun fibre,which has island components each with a maximum diameter of 1 m.
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Controlled surface porosity

1 September 2008
A US inventor has patented a way of making carbon fibres with surface porosities that are easily optimized to suit a variety of applications.
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Dispersion technology developed for activated carbon

1 August 2008
Americhem Inc, a global supplier of custom colour and additive solutions for synthetic fibres and polymers, has teamed up with Cocona Inc to create a unique masterbatch of activated carbon.
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Indo Poly to make SmartSilver yarns

1 August 2008
NanoHorizons and Indopoly (Thailand) Ltd, a part of the Indorama Group, have entered into a partnership to produce polyester yarns with permanent antimicrobial properties.
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High-quality fibres from wheat proteins

1 July 2008
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the USA have developed a method for making fibres from wheat proteins.
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Polyethylene to rival para-aramid

1 June 2008
A strong,melt-spinning polyethylene fibre with superior lightness and cut resistance has been developed by Japan's Toyobo.
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FiberVisions offers new opportunities for carded thermal-bond nonwovens

1 June 2008
A new polypropylene fibre from FiberVisions is claimed to be creating unique opportunities for nonwovens producers to enter the bulky nonwovens market, and meet increasing demand for fabrics with impr
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Diolen Industrial Fibers reveals how to make filament yarns of polyphenylene sulphide

1 April 2008
Diolen Industrial Fibers has revealed further details about how it makes filament yarns from polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) in International Patent Application WO 2006/097281.
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Controlling the deposition of electrospun fibres

1 April 2008
Scientists from theTechnical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, have found a way to control the direction and deposition of fibres formed by an electrospinning method.
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Fibres that retain their superabsorbent properties under pressure

1 March 2008
Addressing the need for fibres that retain their superabsorbent properties under pressure, researchers in the USA working for Stockhausen say they have devised a method for making such items.
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Superhydrophobic fibres

1 March 2008
Researchers in the USA have been electrospinning block copolymers to create fibres with superhydrophobic properties.
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Metal-plated carbon from Electro Fiber Technologies

1 February 2008
Electro Fiber Technologies (EFT) LLC has commercialized its patented, metal-plated carbon fibre products intended for use in aerospace, defence, automotive, construction, medical and electronics appli
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Refined method for cellulose extrusion

1 January 2008
Korea's Hyosung Corp has patented a method for extruding cellulose fibre (International Patent WO 2006/071101).
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Moisture-absorbing cellulose-based material

1 January 2008
A cellulose-based moisture-absorbing material has been developed by the US Department of the Navy.
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Flame-retardant agent for polyester

1 December 2007
Korea's Hyosung Corp has patented two polyester fibres that contain a phosphorus-based flameretardant agent.
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Polysaccharide fibres with antimicrobial properties

1 November 2007
Polysaccharide fibres having water absorption and antimicrobial properties are disclosed in US Patent 7 229 689 by SSL International.Wound dressings can be made from such fibres, says the company base
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Melt spun fibres containing phase-change materials

1 October 2007
A multi-component fibre containing a temperature regulating constituent, in the form of a phase-change material (PCM) has been developed in the USA by Outlast Technologies.
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Diolen offers first high-tenacity multifilament yarn made with Fortron(r) polyphenylene sulphide

1 October 2007
Diolen Industrial Fibers has introduced a high-tenacity multifilament made with Fortron(r), a polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) made by Fortron Industries LLC.
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So range of speciality textiles

1 October 2007
Waxman Speciality Products, a newly formed division of the UK-based Waxman Group, has launched the So range of fibre-based products aimed at the speciality textiles market--including functional, cosme
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Teijin Twaron opens jet-spinning plant in Arnhem, The Netherlands

1 August 2007
With the opening of its pilot production plant for jetspinning in Arnhem, The Netherlands, Teijin Twaron says it can now manufacture aramid pulp in a completely different way.
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Stronger stretch-broken yarns

1 July 2007
A stretch-breaking process for continuously making strong spun yarns is the subject of International Patent WO 2006/020404.
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North American yarns market--striving for the right blend

1 June 2007
Blending fibres to achieve specific technical objectives is a growing trend for NorthAmerican yarn spinners as fabric companies and their customers strive to put something unique in the market, report
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Polysulphonamide fibre introduced

1 June 2007
China's Shanghai Tanlon Fiber Co Ltd will introduce a new fibre based on polysulphonamide (PSA) at Techtextil/ Avantex 2007 (12-14 June 2007, Frankfurt, Germany).
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Versatile basaltic fibre makes its debut at JEC

1 June 2007
Asamer Basaltic Fibers GmbH introduced a fibre (ASA.TEC) based on basalt at the JEC Composites show in Paris, France in April 2007, claiming the chemical composition of its product could be tailored t
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US company claims first ready-to-use carbon nanotube textile

1 June 2007
Nanocomp Technologies Inc (based in Concord, New Hampshire, USA) says it has successfully produced a revolutionary textile material from long, carbon nanotubes.
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Flame-retardant synthetic for upholstery and bedding

1 May 2007
A synthetic fibre with flame retardancy sufficiently high for use in bedclothes, mattresses and furnishing has been developed in Japan.
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Bamboo for moisture management

1 April 2007
Bamboo is the latest natural fibre component to be added to the range of Dri-release moisture management yarns from Optimer Performance Fibers, based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
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Bamboo as a source for cellulose

1 April 2007
Japan's Toray Industries Inc is using bamboo to make cellulose fibres. In European Patent 1 679 294, the Tokyo-based company claims its fibres are suitable for woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics.
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Electrically conductive polyester

1 April 2007
In the continuing search for permanently antistatic synthetics, the US fibre maker Solutia Inc has developed a polyester and claims it to be electrically conductive.
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Study compares behaviour of performance fibres in fire

1 April 2007
Researchers in France have been comparing the reaction of high-performance fibres, particularly when they are used in fire barriers.
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Modified cellulose

1 March 2007
Treating lignocellulosic materials with an aqueous solution of an amphoteric cellulose derivative containing an electrolyte can lead to the production of paper with a high wet strength or rayon fibres
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DSM's polyamide 4,6 now in staple and filament

1 February 2007
DSM Engineering Plastics is to start making fibre and film from its established temperature-resistant polyamide 4,6 resin called Stanyl(r).
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Spinning up improves the preparation of nanofibres

1 February 2007
Korean workers developing techniques to improve the electrospinning of nanofibres have revealed their latest findings in International Patent WO 2005/073441.
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Chinese develop process for ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

1 January 2007
A new way of making ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres is the subject of International Patent WO 2005/066397.
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New pilot plant for polymer research and development

1 January 2007
The Institut fur Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen (ITA), Aachen, Germany, has put into operation a new piston spinning plant, reports Chemical Fibers International (5/2006).
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Dornbirn witnesses the dawning of the age of cosmeto-textiles

1 December 2006
A new field is opening up for wellness textiles, also called cosmeto-textiles, that are capable of imparting skincare benefits, combating ageing and promoting a feeling of wellness or wellbeing.
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Dornbirn congress highlights fibres in technical end-uses

1 December 2006
The 45th Man-Made Fibers Congress, held in Dornbirn, Austria, in September 2006, attracted some 600 delegates from 30 countries, reports Geoff Fisher.
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US engineers probe spider polymer

1 December 2006
A team of engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, has identified key physical processes that give spider silk its unrivalled strength and durab
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Photovoltaic fibres

1 December 2006
Photovoltaic cells in fibre form that can be made into flexible fabrics are the subject of US Patent 6 913 713.
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Glass fibre reinforcements for thermoplastics

1 December 2006
Owens Corning has added to its range of glass fibres and claims its latest, MicroMax, is a breakthrough in reinforcement technology for high-performance thermoplastics.
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Minerals in fibres let manufacturers offer alternative therapies

1 December 2006
A US-based inventor proposes incorporating minerals in extruded fibres to allow the manufacturer of textiles offering alternative therapies.
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Engineered spider silk

1 November 2006
A biotechnological method of engineering spider silk is being developed by a team based at the Technical University of Munich,Germany.
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Breakthrough in cellulose production

1 October 2006
Lonic liquids can be used as solvents in the production of cellulose fibres, leading to both improved process efficiency and less harm to the environment, according to the German partners that jointly
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Modified cross-sections

1 October 2006
Multifilament yarns with modified cross-sections that produce fabrics with high wicking, soft hand and a silklike lustrous appearance are the subject of International Patent WO 2004/074560.
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Method for making fine fibrils of polytetrafluoroethylene

1 September 2006
European Patent EP 1 574 603 describes a novel way of making polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibres.
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Method and apparatus for producing fancy yarns

1 August 2006
Japanese machinery builder KK Toyota Jidoshokki has invented a way of making fancy yarns, along with the equipment needed for the process.
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Hydrophilic and antimicrobial polyropylene from 3M

1 August 2006
A way of making polypropylene fibres that are both hydrophilic and antimicrobial has been discovered by 3M Innovative Properties Co of St Paul, Minnesota,USA.
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Tailored reinforcements for rubber

1 August 2006
Multifilament yarns of polyester that are processed especially for reinforcing rubber and the method for making them are the subjects of European Patent Application EP 1 571 243.
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Yarn's electrical resistance increases with temperature

1 July 2006
An electrically conductive core-sheath yarn in which the resistance of the sheath increases with a rise in temperature is the subject of US Patent 6 680 117.
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Covered elastomeric core yarns for shrink-resistant tapes

1 July 2006
European Patent EP 1 593 763 describes a yarn and its use in making a shrink-resistant elastic tape as invented by Pioneer Elastic Fabric Ltd of Hong Kong, China.
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