Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, September 2022
This report provides information on the latest developments in: additives for nonwovens; automotive textiles; carbon fibre fabrics; coated technical fabrics; composites; computer-aided engineering (CAE); fibres; hygiene products; nonwovens; nonwovens for medical applications; protective apparel; and smart textiles. The report includes information and analysis relating to the following innovative companies and other organisations: Aalto University; Aqdot; Directa Plus; Empa (Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt—Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology); Hexcel; Kelheim Fibres; National University of Singapore (NUS); Nottingham Trent University (NTU); Paravir; Rivertex Technical Fabrics Group (Rivertex); Saertex; Spinnova; Sumo; Suominen; Teijin Frontier; Teijin Limited; Terre de Lin; and Zero Waste Blade Research (ZEBRA).
- SUMMARY
- ADDITIVES FOR NONWOVENS
- Aqdot has developed an additive which significantly reduces malodours in nonwoven hygiene products
- AUTOMOTIVE TEXTILES
- Directa Plus will develop automotive textiles which incorporate its proprietary graphene treatment
- CARBON FIBRE FABRICS
- Teijin Limited has developed a carbon fibre fabric which is strong and lightweight for use in the manufacture of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites
- COATED TECHNICAL FABRICS
- Rivertex Technical Fabrics Group (Rivertex) has developed an environmentally sustainable alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated fabrics
- COMPOSITES
- Hexcel has developed a new range of resins and prepregs called HexPly Nature
- Saertex and Terre de Lin are collaborating in the development of non-crimp fabrics made from flax fibre for composites applications
- Spinnova’s novel cellulosic fibre has been incorporated in composite materials and is being used in the manufacture of a range of skis
- The Zero Waste Blade Research (ZEBRA) consortium has developed a prototype wind turbine blade which is fully recyclable
- COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING (CAE)
- Toray Industries (Toray) has customised its 3D Timon computer-aided engineering (CAE) software for injection moulding so that it can be used to predict the properties of multi-material composite components
- FIBRES
- Teijin Frontier has developed a fibre which can be used to reinforce rubber
- HYGIENE PRODUCTS
- Kelheim Fibres and Sumo have collaborated in the development of a reusable diaper made from biodegradable materials
- NONWOVENS
- Paravir has developed a novel nonwoven composite material which has antimicrobial properties
- Suominen and Codi Group have collaborated in the development of an environmentally sustainable nonwoven material derived from recycled paper
- NONWOVENS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- Researchers at Empa have developed a nonwoven material which can release antimicrobial drugs
- PROTECTIVE APPAREL
- Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a film which can help to improve the thermoregulation properties of protective apparel
- SMART TEXTILES
- Researchers at Aalto University have developed textiles which incorporate hidden photovoltaic panels
- Durability to washing
- Disposal of the textiles at the ends of their useful lives
- Researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) are developing a smart textile sleeve which can help to relieve symptoms of lymphoedema
- List of figures
- Figure 1: Ski manufactured by Blizzard using a HexPly Nature composite
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