Fibres, filaments and yarns

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.

Superhydrophobic fibres

1 March 2008

Researchers in the USA have been electrospinning block copolymers to create fibres with superhydrophobic properties.

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.

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

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).

Moisture-absorbing cellulose-based material

1 January 2008

A cellulose-based moisture-absorbing material has been developed by the US Department of the Navy.

Flame-retardant agent for polyester

1 December 2007

Korea's Hyosung Corp has patented two polyester fibres that contain a phosphorus-based flameretardant agent.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Braided yarn for gland packing

1 July 2006

A braided yarn made from expanded graphite that is designed for the gland packing used in the shaft seal of a fluid apparatus is the subject of US Patent 6 644 007.

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.

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.

Fibres from carbon nanotubes

1 June 2006

A simple process for forming carbon fibres from fibrils and nanotube particles is the subject of European Patent EP 1 577 427.

Modified fibre holds electrical charge

1 June 2006

European Patent EP 1 607 518 describes a polymer fibre that can be electrically charged.

Air-jet production of composite elastic yarns

1 June 2006

A continuous method for making composite elastic yarns at speeds of up to 700 m.min-1 is disclosed in International Patent WO 2004/088014.

Stabilizing charges for electret filters

1 June 2006

US Patent 6 780 226 describes an electret filter treated with additives that it is claimed enhance the charge stability of the media.

Antimicrobial effects from nano-silver particles

1 June 2006

An antimicrobial yarn containing nano-silver particles is disclosed in US Patent 6 979 491 by CC Technology Investment of Hong Kong.

Spectra knits make prosthetic limbs comfortable and durable

1 May 2006

US manufacturer of knitted orthotic and prosthetic items Comfort Products is using Honeywell's high-performance Spectra fibre in its SpectraCarb, a Spectra/carbon composite, for orthotic and prostheti

Modified cross-section for carpet fibre

1 May 2006

A refinement to the fibres used for carpet pile, one that has potential in other furnishing applications, is the subject of US Patent 6 673 450.

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