Fibres, filaments and yarns

100% chitosan yarn for biomedical applications

1 August 2012

Researchers in Dresden, Germany, have produced the world's first fibres made from 100% chitosan, according to a report by the Forschungskuratorium Textil (FKT).

High-tenacity, low-creep polyester

1 August 2012

A method for making high-tenacity polyester with low creep is disclosed in US Patent 2012/0165496.

Fibre developed for long-lasting, deepwater moorings

1 June 2012

DSM of Urmond, The Netherlands, has developed a new version (DM20) of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre (Dyneema), specifically for the production of ropes for deepwater moor

Lenzing and Naturally Advanced Technologies sign development agreement for flax/cellulose blends

1 June 2012

A joint development agreement aims to evaluate the blending of flax with cellulose (modal and lyocell) fibres.

Textiles that contain high amounts of temperature-regulating materials

1 May 2012

A European research project has led to the development of multicomponent and cellulose fibres that contain large amounts of phase-change materials (PCMs) capable of regulating temperature.

Expanded range of chopped strand glass for reinforcing thermoplastics

1 May 2012

A specialist manufacturer of reinforcements for thermoset and thermoplastic composites, PPG Industries Fiber Glass Americas of Cheswick, Pennsylvania, USA, has added three more chopped strand glass-fi

ConvaTec introduces Aquacel Extra wound dressing in the USA

1 April 2012

ConvaTec has launched Aquacel Extra wound dressing with strengthening fibre in the USA. The dressing is composed of two layers of Hydrofiber Technology stitched together.

Antimicrobial wound contact layer

1 April 2012

Paul Hartmann has disclosed an antimicrobial wound dressing (30) with a wound contact layer (31) that both absorbs exudate and supports the healing process by releasing an active ingredient.

Improving the skin with medical compression stockings

1 April 2012

The use of Tencel C in medical compression stockings has been shown to improve skin physiology.

Quick-Med expands Nimbus technology into advanced dressings

1 April 2012

Life sciences company Quick-Med Technologies has amended the license previously granted to India's Viridis BioPharma to include a new antimicrobial polyurethane foam dressing that utilizes Quick-Med's

Reinforced polyvinyl alcohol is tougher than spider silk and aramid

1 April 2012

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres made by spinning a solution containing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and flakes of graphene oxide are tougher than spider dragline silk and para-aramids, claims an Australia-b

Regenerated cellulose to provide superior thermal insulation

1 April 2012

Two German partners are investigating how to exploit a key property of functionalized regenerated-cellulose fibres to improve the moisture management of thermally insulating clothing.

Glass reinforcement for long lightweight rotor-blades

1 April 2012

Composite manufacturers seeking to make long lightweight rotor-blades for high-power wind turbines now have another choice of glass fibre with which to reinforce the matrix.

Positive effect recorded for chitosanmodified regenerated cellulose

1 March 2012

Researchers at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf of Hamburg, Germany, have demonstrated that the modification of Tencel lyocell fibre with chitosan has a positive effect on infection.

Fluorescent regenerated cellulose for safety and protection applications

1 March 2012

Fluorescent cellulose fibres for use in reflective safety clothing have been developed by Lenzing AG of Austria.

Small polyether imide fibres that retain good thermal properties

1 March 2012

An amorphous polyether imide (PEI) fibre with a linear density small enough to make nonwovens and textile fabrics is the subject of European Patent EP 2 412 850.

Uniform and low linear-density polytrimethylene terephthalate

1 March 2012

A spun-drawn method for making poly(trimethylene arylate) fibres, such as polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), that have low and uniform linear densities is the subject of US Patent 2012/0028528.

Silk-like fibres from Canadian milkweed

1 February 2012

A Canadian project aims to develop cheap silk-like fibres from milkweed, a crop suitable for growth in the province of Quebec.

Teijin's fine-filament aramid yarn

1 February 2012

A yarn based on fine aramid filaments made its debut at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 17-20 January 2012.

Fulgar explores manufacturing and selling Rhodia's bioactive yarn

1 January 2012

Rhodia Fibras of Santo Andre, Brazil, and Fulgar of Castel Goffredo, Italy, say they are talking about ways to manufacture and sell a textile yarn based on polyamide 6.6 (PA6.6) in Europe.

Unique structure of carbon nanofibre gives it novel properties

1 January 2012

Two partners from Japan, have developed a carbon nanofibre that they claim is highly conductive and has an unprecedented structure.

Hollow polyester with modified cross-section absorbs moisture and provides thermal insulation

1 January 2012

A lightweight polyester fibre with a highly modified cross-section can rapidly absorb moisture, such as sweat, as well as providing bulk, and thermal shielding and insulation, according to its Japanes

Flame-retardant viscose

1 December 2011

A flame-retardant (FR) viscose fibre called Verdi was revealed by Kelheim Fibres of Germany at the recent Man-made Fibers Congress held in Dornbirn, Austria, 14-16 September 2011.

Zinc oxide additive makes cellulose antimicrobial

1 December 2011

The Hohenstein Institute of Bonnigheim, Germany, has adapted its environmentally friendly cellulose-forming technology called Alceru in order to produce antimicrobial fibres.

Strong metal yarns

1 November 2011

A strong metal-fibre yarn that can still be processed readily is the subject of US Patent 2011/0240626.

Compact electrospinning apparatus

1 November 2011

An electrospinning apparatus that has a smaller tip than usual reduces the volume of polymer required and lowers the potential difference that must be applied between the tip and the collecting plate

Commercial machinery for the production of nanofibres

1 November 2011

A 1.1-m wide commercial production system that can continuously make nanofibres will be launched at the Filtration 2011 show in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

All-black aramid from Teijin retains its physical properties

1 October 2011

Production of an all-black version of an aramid fibre has started at Teijin Aramid's plant in Emmen, The Netherlands, for the first time.

Polyamide 6.6 fibre from Rhodia Fibras makes blood flow better

1 October 2011

Rhodia Fibras of Sant Andre, Brazil, has introduced a polyamide 6.6 yarn that it says helps to stimulate the microcirculation of blood.

Twisting and cabling

1 September 2011

Oerlikon Saurer of Arbon, Switzerland, claims its new two-for-one twisting machine (Allma TC2; see also, below) can processes all materials in the count range of 235 to 60 000 dtex and can run at prod

Texturing and winding technical yarns

1 September 2011

Oerlikon Barmag from Remscheid, Germany, is introducing an automatic texturing machine, the eAFK, which it says combines features from the existing eFK, AFK and MPS series, along with a new modular de

Winding technical yarns

1 September 2011

Cezoma - Uniemach of Uden, The Netherlands, specializes in winding, including ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), aramid and carbon mono- and multifilament yarns.

Short-staple spinning machinery

1 September 2011

Rieter (Textile Systems) of Winterthur, Switzerland, will be widely represented at ITMA 2011 by its various divisions and subsidiaries: Rieter (Textile Systems); Rieter Germany; Rieter Czech Republic;

Rotary filtration of melts

1 September 2011

For the latest versions of its RSFgenius Melt Filtration System range (75, 90, 150, 175 and 200), Gneuss has redesigned the melt channel's geometry to increase the active filtration area by between 30

Heating and drawing filaments

1 September 2011

Various innovations and enhancements to the components and godet rolls used for heating and drawing synthetic filaments will be displayed at ITMA 2011 by Retech of Meisterschwanden, Switzerland.

Filament yarns

1 September 2011

At ITMA 2011, Oerlikon Textile Components from Wattwil, Switzerland, will introduce the latest version of its Heberlein MultiJet, which is able to handle up to 32 threads, surpassing the current 12-th

Fibres with unusual cross-sections

1 August 2011

Two US partners, Armark Authentication Technologies and Hills Inc, are developing fibres with unusual crosssectional shapes involving some nano-scale features.

Strong polyacrylonitrile-based precursor generates little fuzz in carbon fibre production

1 August 2011

A polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor for high-quality carbon fibre has been developed by Toray Industries of Tokyo, Japan.

Solving the problem of joints in the production of carbon fibre

1 August 2011

A production method for carbon fibre that circumvents many of the problems caused by the joints that hold together the lengths of the precursor is the result of work by Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd.

Xanofi seeks funds to process nanofibres commercially

1 July 2011

Xanofi of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, is looking for US$1.5 million in order to move from a proof-of-concept phase to the full commercial production of nanofibres.

Cooling monofilament wins Avantex Innovation Award

1 July 2011

Monofilament producer Luxilon Industries has received a prize for a monofilament yarn that can cause the surface of fabrics to cool by up to 3.7degC.

Simpler, safer process for making high-tenacity ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene yarns

1 June 2011

Two Brazilian companies have developed a way of making ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns that they claim has a number of advantages compared with currently used techniques.

Microwave-assisted plasmas make carbon fibres quickly and cheaply

1 June 2011

The use of microwave-assisted plasma to process polymer precursors into carbon or graphite fibres is under investigation by researchers working for UTBattelle LLC, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA.

Metal-clad, liquid-crystal polymer fibre makes its debut

1 May 2011

Syscom Advanced Materials is set to introduce a conductive fibre, called Liberator, which is a metal-clad liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) based on Kuraray's Vectran.

Wellman adds fibres with profiles

1 May 2011

Wellman International will introduce a range of fibres called Profile PT at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011 (Hall 4.1 E31).

Recycled polyester yarns

1 May 2011

Newlife is a range of polyester yarns produced by recycling bottles from Europe by the Italian company Filature Miraglio.

Teijin finds a way to improve fatigue resistance of reinforcements for mechanical rubber goods

1 March 2011

A method for making polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) fibres with improved fatigue resistance is the result of work in Japan.

DSM method paves way to making polyamide nanofibres on a large scale

1 March 2011

Types of polyamide suitable for electrospinning largescale quantities of nanofibres, as well as webs and membranes made from the fibres, are described in International Patent Publication WO2011/006967

Nanomaterial-reinforced carbon fibre

1 February 2011

Carbon fibres and tows can be reinforced with nanomaterials to make them stronger and stiffer, according to Goodrich Corp, a major global supplier to the aerospace and defence sectors.

Cosmetic and wound-healing properties with Tencel C

1 February 2011

Scientists at Austria-based Lenzing Group have found a way to combine the company's Tencel lyocell fibre with naturally occurring marine substances to produce a product that is said to boost the moist

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