Fibres, filaments and yarns

Lyocell fibres have been produced from post-consumer cotton waste by Lenzing of Lenzing, Austria, in what the company describes as an industry-first.

Honeywell of Morris Plains, New Jersey, USA, is increasing its capacity for the production of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre (Spectra) by more than 20%.

Toray Industries claims to have created the world’s first carbon fibre with a nanosized continuous pore structure.

A technology for refrigeration based on the twisting and untwisting of fibres has been demonstrated by researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas in the USA and Nankai University in China.

An antimicrobial fibre and nonwoven membranes for use in apparel and filtration were introduced at K 2019 by Ascend Performance Materials of Houston, Texas, USA.  

Multimaterial filaments and an additive manufacturing (AM) process that can be used to convert them into functioning electronic devices that can light-up, sense their surroundings, store energy, or

A polyimide fibre that maintains its stability and flexibility in high-temperature environments has been launched by Evonik of Essen, Germany.

The biodegradability in fresh water of Lenzing’s cellulose fibres has been confirmed by the independent research laboratory Organic Waste Systems (OWS).

Protective clothing that is comfortable and provides a high level of protection from electric arc (arc discharge) has been developed by DuPont of Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

Thin, flexible fibres made from carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been used to bridge damaged, non-conductive cardiac tissue and deliver the electrical signals needed to keep a heart beating.

Solvay of Brussels, Belgium, has taken a key step towards divesting its remaining polyamides (PAs) business to BASF of Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Oerlikon Barmag of Remscheid, Germany, is to supply a total of 120 spinning systems for the production of polyamide (PA) pre-oriented yarn (POY) to two Chinese manufacturers.

An anti-fray formulation for treating woven fabrics made from meta-aramid filament yarns has been developed by US researchers Torsten Quinlan and Patrick Hawks.

Tencel lyocell fibres from cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing are being used to help improve the quality of life for “butterfly children”.

A viscose fibre that could be used to prevent the counterfeiting of high-quality and expensive textiles, such as those made from organic cotton, has been developed by Kelheim Fibres of Kelheim, Ger

Researchers in the USA have produced fibres that curl-up in a controllable fashion in response to heat and could be used as artificial muscles for robots, prosthetic limbs, or other mechanical and

A positively charged viscose fibre specifically designed for use in disinfectant wipes has won the World of Wipes Innovation Award at the recent INDA show (25-27 June, Atlanta, GA

Covestro, together with the Institute of Textile Technology (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University and various textile manufacturers, have succeeded in making elastic fibres from carbon dioxide (CO₂

The ability to capture data in real time as fibres form can make electrospinning techniques more affordable and effective, according to the US Department of Energy (DoE)’s Argonne National Laborato

Fibres spun from lunar rocks could help attempts to colonize the Moon by providing the basis of reinforcements for structures made using raw materials that do not need transportation from Earth.

After a 10-year research and development (R&D) effort, an anti-mosquito masterbatch for use in long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) designed to counteract the increasing resistance of

Carbios of Clermont-Ferrand, France, reports that it has successfully produced the first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles made of 100% purified terephthalic​ acid (rPTA), which is made thro

Researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed a fibre that combines the elasticity of rubber with the strength of a metal and could be incorporated into textiles, composites

A method of producing regenerated cellulose fibres that is claimed to be cheaper and more efficient than conventional processes has been disclosed by

Yarns spun from staple fibres made with polymer derived from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are to be supplied in Turkey by Kipas Mensucat Isletmeleri AS following the signing of

A viscose fibre for disinfectant wipes is to be highlighted by Kelheim Fibres at IDEA 2019 as the company announces its intention to focus increasingly on the production of speciality fibr

Carpet manufacturers will now be able to make fully recyclable, latex-free needlepunched floorcoverings without compromising on performance, according to a Belgian company that has developed a poly

Finnish manufacturer of pulp and paper Stora Enso of Helsinki has joined TreeToTextile AB, a joint venture set-up to manufacture regenerated cellulose fibres for textiles.

A polyamide (PA) staple fibre with a high load-bearing capacity has been developed by Invista.

A synthetic fabric for sports-, fashion- and workwear that has an appearance similar to fabrics produced from natural fibres has been developed by Teijin Frontier of Osaka, Japan.

Insulation for garments made entirely from recycled polyester that biodegrades almost completely after just over a year in anaerobic environments such as oceans and landfills is being launched by P

A dyeable, flame-retardant and heat-resistant meta-aramid fibre is being used to produce a range of outdoor clothing by two Japanese partners.

AMSilk of Planegg, Germany, is to develop composites reinforced with its artificial silk fibre and is working with Airbus of Toulouse, France, to explore the materials' potential for aerospace appl

A polyester (PES) fibre that can be used to produce linen-like textiles has been developed by Teijin Frontier Co Ltd of Osaka, Japan.

A transparent viscose fibre is being launched by Kelheim Fibres of Kelheim, Germany.

Metsä Group is targeting the production of staple fibres from bio-pulp.

Perlon, a supplier of synthetic filaments, says it is on track to complete its investments in its manufacturing capacities in Germany, the USA and China.

Advansa has added a microfibre to its portfolio of short-staple fibres (Adva Shortcut), which are intended to be added to wetlaid nonwovens for high-performance applications.

Teijin Frontier Co Ltd is to acquire J.H. Ziegler, a specialist in high-performance nonwovens based in Achern, Germany.

Two German partners have developed a means to produce anatomically contoured polyester (PES) covers and trim components for automobile seats in a single process.

A process for making a flame-retardant polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based fibre has been developed by Metis Technologies.

A fast and simple way to make super-elastic, multi-material fibres has been developed at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. 

FiberVisions Corp has received approval to expand its capacity for making bicomponent fibres at its plant in Covington, Georgia, USA.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc says it can begin production of spider silk in Vietnam now that the country’s government ha

A conductive composite yarn for making smart fabrics and garments has been developed by Supreme Corp of Conover, North Carolina, USA.

A composite yarn made of liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) filaments and modified polyacrylonitrile (m-PAN) fibres has been developed by Ironmantek of Lorton, Virginia, USA.