Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, October 2023
This report provides information on the latest developments in composites, fabrics, fibres, finishes, medical textiles, personal protective clothing (PPE), recycled materials and smart textiles. The report includes information and analysis relating to various consortiums worldwide and the following innovative companies and other organisations: Advansa, Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), Asia Pacific Fibers (APF), Autoneum, Circular Polymers by Ascend, the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), Devan Chemicals, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Nike, RWTH Aachen University, and the University of Houston.
- SUMMARY
- COMPOSITES
- Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) has developed a vertical tail plane with advanced textile architecture which is made from composites
- Autoneum has developed a wheel arch liner made from polyolefins recovered from discarded car bumpers
- FABRICS
- Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched a range of strong, smooth fabrics for packaging industrial components
- FIBRES
- A low cost method for producing thin carbon fibres from polyethylene is being developed by researchers at RWTH Aachen University
- A range of recycled polyester fibres called Remotion which break down in marine and landfill environments has been launched by Advansa and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF)
- FINISHING
- Devan Chemicals has expanded its range of microencapsulated active ingredients for application to fabrics
- MEDICAL TEXTILES
- A knitted patch for use in the surgical treatment of congenital heart disease (CHD) is to be launched by a Japanese consortium
- PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
- A consortium in Germany is developing lightweight, comfortable suits which are designed to protect against nuclear, biological and chemical substances (NBC suits)
- RECYCLED MATERIALS
- A range of recycled materials derived from post-consumer carpets has been launched by Circular Polymers by Ascend
- SMART TEXTILES
- A stretchable textile-based lithium-ion battery is being developed by researchers in the USA
- Nike has developed a waterproof jacket called Nike Run Division Aerogami Jacket which features an autonomous sweat venting system
- Researchers at the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) will investigate the use of soft materials and textiles on to which electronics can be printed for the arms of robots used in space
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