From the Sector

At K show in Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, EREMA Group announced a strategic investment in clean technology company BlockTexx®. The Australian pioneer has developed a process that separates polyester and cellulose from blended textiles. By combining both companies’ technologies, the partnership aims to scale post-consumer textile-to-textile recycling to industrial levels.

BlockTexx®‘s process separates polyester and cellulose from post-consumer textiles and clothing, providing the polyester for EREMA’s technology. The INTAREMA® FibrePro:IV system will process the polyester into recycled pellets suitable for new garment production. “Our thermomechanical recycling system is a core element for textile recycling,” said Wolfgang Hermann, Business Development Manager for Fibres & Textiles at EREMA Group. “However, full-scale textile recycling requires a combination of technologies, with BlockTexx® unlocking the solution for processing polyester-blended textiles.“

Industrial-scale expansion
BlockTexx® operates its first plant in Australia with a processing capacity of 10,000 tonnes per year, with plans for a second plant of 50,000 tonnes per year. Scaling up requires a strong investment partner. “Blended textiles like cotton-polyester account for over 60 per cent of global apparel production but are notoriously difficult to recycle due to fibre incompatibility and chemical contamination”, says Adrian Jones, co-founder of BlockTexx®. EREMA Group’s investment brings not only capital but also deep recycling expertise, proven technology and infrastructure. From the very beginning, it felt like a true partnership, Jones notes: “Both companies share the same intellectual curiosity and EREMA Group was committed to this journey from day one.” 

Textile industry faces recycling challenges
According to global non-profit Textile Exchange 75 million tonnes of synthetic fibres were produced in 2023, with polyester being the most common, accounting for 57 per cent of total fibre production. Recycling rates for polyester are estimated at only 1 per cent. “Currently, nearly all the recycled polyester in the clothing you see in retail stores is derived from PET plastic bottles” says Graham Ross, co-founder of BlockTexx®. As per Textile Exchange, recycled fibres constituted 7.7 per cent of the global fibre market in 2023, with 7 per cent being recycled polyester from waste PET bottles. Hackl emphasizes: “The goal must be to ensure that rPET from bottles is returned to new bottles. This investment is not only positive for the textile industry, but also for the plastics industry. By keeping rPET in the bottle-to-bottle loop, we can stabilize supply and prices for the market.”

With the EU recently adopting binding legislation that will make textile producers responsible for the collection, sorting and recycling of textile waste through mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, the sector is set for change. As these rules come into force over the coming years, the demand for post-consumer textile recycling solutions is expected to grow significantly. “The EU legislation could fundamentally transform the sector. While most textile production takes place in Asia, Europe is a major consumer of fashion. This legislation will therefore have a significant global impact”, Ross notes.

Setting new standards for circularity
By combining mechanical processing, chemical separation, and fibre regeneration, the partnership establishes a model that sets new industrial standards for circularity. “Twenty-five years ago, people could not imagine bottle-to-bottle recycling. Today it is standard. I believe the same will happen for textile-to-textile recycling”, says Hackl. “The textile industry has been slow to recognize the importance of recycling, often citing difficulties as an excuse. Now there are no more excuses. Textile-to-textile recycling will become a reality at industrial-scale through the collaboration between EREMA and BlockTexx®,” adds Jones.

Through the strategic collaboration the EREMA Group emphasizes its commitment to returning polyester to the apparel production cycle and scaling up textile-to-textile recycling. “The PET fibre industry is three times the size of the PET bottle industry. We have been investing in the research and development of textile and fibre recycling for several years. With the technology we already provide for PET fibre recycling, our next step is to aim for full-scale industrial textile recycling. We consider BlockTexx® a key partner in this. Their technology paves the way for used textiles to re-enter the production cycle,” said Manfred Hackl, CEO of EREMA Group.

RE&UP is diving into Textile Exchange Conference 2025, joining a global community of innovators, brands, and changemakers. This year’s conference theme is Shifting Landscapes: Connecting Environmental Adaptation and Systems Transformation, which explores how the fashion industry can adapt, innovate, and accelerate the shift toward circularity. 

RE&UP is a circulartech company reshaping the traditional textile-to-textile paradigm. By producing Next-Gen Cotton and Next-Gen Polyester that maintain the same performance as virgin fibers, it brings sustainable solutions to life, addressing the planet's most pressing challenges. Enriched by SANKO’s centenary knowledge in textile innovation, RE&UP creates a circular ecosystem that transforms end-of-life textile waste into high-quality raw materials at scale.

On Day 1 of the event, Ebru Ozkucuk Guler, RE&UP’s Chief Sustainability Officer, joined the panel “Toward Impactful Textile-to-Textile Recycling Systems”, alongside Suhas Khandagale (H&M) and Cyndi Rhoades (Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems). The interactive session examined the current and future scale of feedstocks for textile-to-textile recycling, discussed legislation, sorting challenges, and explored practical solutions to accelerate circularity. 

“If we truly want to create a solution, brands must stay committed, stepping back is no longer an option,” said Ebru Ozkucuk Guler, RE&UP. “We were thrilled to share insights and explore actionable solutions with partners committed to circularity.” 

Beyond the panel, RE&UP is showcasing its pioneering circular solutions and engaging with brands and suppliers to translate sustainability commitments into measurable impact. By connecting practical solutions with policy insights and on-the-ground innovation, RE&UP is helping the industry move from theory to action, proving that circularity is not just a goal, but a tangible path forward. 

With the fashion industry facing increasing pressure to reduce waste and embrace regenerative practices, events like Textile Exchange are critical for building collaboration, sharing knowledge, and inspiring systemic change.

Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable technologies for the textile industry, returns to Kingpins Amsterdam with its new collection “Mediterranean Soul”, blending nature, creativity, and technology to prove that authentic denim can be designed and produced with efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

The collection draws inspiration from the power of the Mediterranean Sea and the essence of Valencia, Jeanologia’s hometown. Following the devastating floods that hit the city in October 2024, the collection is a tribute to resilience, nature, and Mediterranean creativity, reinterpreted in the world’s most universal fabric: denim.

"Mediterranean Soul is a story of resilience and creativity brought to life through denim," says Carme Santacruz, Creative Director at Jeanologia. The collection captures the Mediterranean beauty and vibrancy in every garment: the deep blues of the sea, the golden texture of sand, sunlight reflecting on facades, and the lively energy of urban and natural landscapes. More than fashion, it is a manifesto— environmentally conscious design that is at once authentic, innovative, and sustainable. "Mediterranean Soul is a journey that connects our roots with our global mission to detoxify and dehydrate the fashion industry, without sacrificing creativity or efficiency," adds Santacruz.

Laser + G2 Ozone: bringing Mediterranean landscapes to life through denim
To capture this Mediterranean spirit, Jeanologia combines two most powerful technologies:

• Laser, which brings landscapes and natural textures to life with hyper-realistic, unique designs. It has transformed the way jeans are designed and produced, eliminating any hand tough and offering infinite creative possibilities. Today it allows reproducing vintage effects, 3D textures, breaks, or vector designs with precision, speed, and consistency, digitalizing the entire design process and ensuring creativity, quality, and efficiency.
• G2 Ozone Indra, whose ATMOS process creates abrasion and a wide variety of washes, from deep indigo blues to light tones, as well as blacks and greys. This “air washer” replaces traditional washing methods with ozone and precise humidity control, achieving authentic washes without water, chemicals, or pumice stones, and reducing both environmental impact and costs.

Together, Laser + G2 Ozone give designers total freedom to create authentic finishes with greater contrast, brightness, and naturalness, achieving true sustainability at the best cost.

‘Digital to real’, from virtual design to real garment
At Kingpins, Jeanologia also presents ‘Digital to Real’, a space where visitors can experience how digitalization accelerates the design-to-production process. With eDesigner, brands can develop and visualize denim finishes in a fully digital environment, reducing up to 80 percent of physical samples, cutting emissions, and connecting creativity directly with production.

‘Made in España’: creativity, innovation, and sustainability
At Kingpins, Jeanologia takes part in ‘Made in España’, a space that celebrates the strength and creativity of the Spanish textile industry.

Together with Recover, Jeanologia showcases circular, responsible, and creative denim, highlighting new ways to enhance sustainability and close the loop in denim production.
Alongside Textil Santanderina and Pinter, the company will inspire visitors with a collection that blends art and fashion, a reflection of Spanish innovation, craftsmanship, and contemporary creativity.

Reju, together with 11 other companies representing the textile value chain, launched the European Circular Textile Coalition’s manifesto for a fully circular textile economy, urging the EU to transform post-consumer textile waste into a driver of green jobs, innovation and competitiveness. 

The coalition is formed of businesses across the textile value chain; Reju, Resortecs, COLEO, Tissage de Charlieu, Synergies TLC, Nouvelles Fibres Textiles, Sympany, European Spinning Group, Ariadne, Erdotex, Utexbel, Noyfil.

Europe generates 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste annually, with most of it landfilled, incinerated or exported and just 1% recycled back into new garments. The coalition stresses that this is no longer acceptable. 

“We refuse to accept textile waste as an inevitability, instead, we see it as a solvable challenge for our generation,” the manifesto states. 

The coalition calls for urgent EU action to match regulatory ambition with investment in recycling and manufacturing systems. 

“Without system readiness, even the most forward-looking regulations risk falling short. We are here to help bridge that gap,” the group highlights. 

To drive change, the manifesto sets out three policy pillars: 

1. Ensure a competitive European textile chain, bringing production back to European shores to uphold environmental and labour standards. 
2. Prioritise high-quality textile-to-textile recycling, making post-consumer textile waste the main feedstock for new textiles. 
3. Set mandatory recycled content in textiles, with ambitious but realistic targets phased in over time. 

‘Reju is a system change company and we strongly believe that change happens with collaboration. That is why this collation is important to drive change collectively as an industry pulling together and we welcome more businesses to join us.’ says Patrik Frisk, Reju CEO. 

“Voluntary efforts have proven grossly insufficient – we need binding standards to drive demand for recycled materials,” the coalition insists. 

The coalition is launching an advocacy tour to engage policymakers and invites other actors from across the textile value chain to join its mission. 

“Now is the time to act — because when a world without waste is possible, we cannot afford to wait!

About Reju
Reju is a materials regeneration company focused on creating innovative solutions for regenerating polyester textiles and post-consumer PET waste. Owned by Technip Energies and utilizing technology originating with IBM Research, Reju is driven by its purpose to unlock infinite possibilities within finite resources. The company aims to establish a global textile recycling circular system to regenerate and recirculate polyester textiles. 

Decathlon, der international tätige Sportartikelhersteller und -händler, hat am Freitag, den 14. November 2025, seinen neuen Store im Stammhaus von Wöhrl am Ludwigsplatz eröffnet. Auf einer Verkaufsfläche von rund 3.000 m² entsteht eine neue Anlaufstelle für alle Sportbegeisterten der Region. Mit dem neuen Standort, der zugleich die 100. Filiale in Deutschland ist, schafft Decathlon rund 35 neue Arbeitsplätze und stärkt seine Präsenz in Bayern.
 
Die Eröffnung in der hochfrequentierten Nürnberger Innenstadt markiert einen besonderen Moment für das Unternehmen. Es ist der zweite Store neben dem bereits bestehenden Store in Fürth für die Region. Im Laufe des Jahres 2026 wird zudem im Nürnberger Franken-Center noch eine weitere Filiale eröffnen. Modernes Store-Konzept in zentraler Lage
Bei der Filiale handelt es sich um eine klassische Multisport-Großfläche, die mit ihrer Größe ausreichend Platz für ein breites Sortiment sowie für großzügige Testflächen bietet. Kunden können Produkte direkt vor Ort ausprobieren und sich von sportlichen Fachexpert:innen beraten lassen. 

Unter anderem gibt es vor Ort ein Angebot für ambitionierte Läuferinnen und Läufer sowie Fitness-Athlet:innen, das durch eine gezielte Auswahl für den Trekking- und Bergsport ergänzt wird. Das nahtlose Omnichannel-Erlebnis wird durch digitale Terminals im Store sichergestellt, über die auf das gesamte Online-Sortiment zugegriffen werden kann. Bis zu einem Gewicht von rund 30 Kilogramm sind Bestellungen nach Hause kostenlos.
Die Filiale bietet zudem umfassende Serviceangebote wie Reparaturen in der Werkstatt, den Ankauf von Gebrauchtartikeln (Buy Back) und den Verkauf von geprüften Second-Use-Produkten.

Strategische Partnerschaften als Wachstumstreiber
Die Eröffnung in Nürnberg ist ein Paradebeispiel für die aktuelle Expansionsstrategie von Decathlon. Starke Partnerschaften mit etablierten Händlern sind ein wichtiger Hebel, um in attraktiven Innenstadtlagen präsent zu sein. 

Die Eröffnung in Nürnberg ist Teil der deutschlandweiten Expansionsstrategie, die bis 2027 eine Aufstockung auf insgesamt mindestens 150 Filialen vorsieht.

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., announced the launch of THERMOFRONTTM, a new master brand for sheet insulation that combines environmental responsibility with high thermal performance. The new insulation is comprised of more than 70 percent ECOPETⓇ, Teijin Frontier’s recycled polyester fiber, and incorporates hollow cross-sectional fibers and functional raw materials to deliver outstanding warmth. THERMOFRONTTM insulation is designed for a wide range of applications, from sports and outdoor wear to casual apparel. 

In the first phase of this product rollout, Teijin Frontier is introducing three sub-brands: THERMOFRONTTM OA, THERMOFRONTTM SL and THERMOFRONTTM BE. Each offers distinct value-added features such as bulkiness, lightweight comfort and moisture control. Domestic and international sales of these three sub-brands began on October 7. They will be marketed for outdoor, sports and casual wear for the Autumn/Winter 2026 season. 

In recent years, as people increasingly enjoy outdoor activities and sports in their daily lives, diversified lifestyles have driven demand for insulated outerwear and sportswear that offers not only warmth and light weight but also bulkiness, softness and comfort across various settings. At the same time, growing environmental awareness among consumers has increased the need for sustainable products. In response, Teijin Frontier developed THERMOFRONTTM high-performance sheet insulation by integrating its expertise in nonwoven fabric design and processing technologies with its long-standing recycling capabilities.

Key features of THERMOFRONTTM insulation 
All products under the new THERMOFRONTTM brand share these attributes: 

• Environmental responsibility: ECOPETⓇ recycled polyester fiber, more than 70% of component, significantly improves the sustainability of the insulation.
• Enhanced insulation performance: Hollow cross-sectional staple fibers provide superior thermal insulation compared to conventional polyester sheet insulation. 
• Maximizing the functionality of combined fibers through Teijin Frontier’s proprietary nonwoven fabric design and sheet processing technologies.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., a leader in spider silk technology*, announced the company has succeeded in significantly increasing the production throughput of its recombinant spider silk production platform.   
 
This increase is the successful result of the continuous work in the selective breeding of parental strains for its production hybrid silkworms, which is the basis of its recombinant spider silk production system. Kraig's first successful hybrid, designated the BAM-1, demonstrated hybrid vigor, which increased both cocoon shell weight (a critical measure of silk output) and robustness. That hybrid was created by mating two genetically divergent parental strains. The fielding of the BAM-1 was a major improvement in spider silk production technology. 
 
Over the past two years, the Kraig has been using selective breeding to create more advanced parental strains with the goal of increasing hybrid vigor to further increase shell weight. One of these new advanced strains was specifically designed as a replacement for one of the original BAM-1 parental strains. 
 
By mating the strongest of the BAM-1 parental strains with the new advanced strain, the company has demonstrated measurable hybrid vigor (as measured by cocoon shell weight) of 22%, an increase in hybrid vigor of more than 245% compared to the BAM-1. The new advanced hybrid has been designated as BAM-1 Alpha and will be the Company's production workhorse moving forward.
 
"Our small team of researchers continues to outperform our competitors in spider silk R&D and commercial development. The creation of our new BAM-1 Alpha hybrid is the product of our focused vision for large-scale commercialization of spider silk and the dedication of our geneticists to that vision," said Kim Thompson, Founder and CEO of Kraig Labs. "Frankly, the 250% increase in hybrid vigor over the original BAM-1 has significantly exceeded our expectations and design parameters. The BAM-1 Alpha is producing larger cocoons and more silk, resulting in increased throughput and lower production cost. Though we do not have hard data yet on increases in robustness other than cocoon size and shell weight, our expectation is that general robustness will follow this same pattern."
 
Kraig Labs utilizes its proprietary genetically enhanced silkworm technology platform to produce recombinant spider silk. These silkworms spin recombinant spider silk fibers naturally within their cocoons, combining the scalability of traditional sericulture with the superior performance of spider silk proteins.
 
With BAM-1 Alpha now moving into commercial deployment, Kraig Labs will leverage its multi-facility production infrastructure to integrate this enhanced production hybrid into ongoing manufacturing. This advancement supports the Company's vision of delivering high-performance spider silk fibers for applications spanning performance textiles, defense, medical, and industrial markets.

Teysha Technologies has successfully validated KarmaCane, its patented sugar-derived biopolymer, in extreme field conditions. Products manufactured from KarmaCane withstood sub-zero temperatures and intense UV exposure during the record-breaking Mission: Everest expedition.

This real-world trial marks a turning point for the material platform, showing that biopolymers can perform under the harshest conditions while offering a safe and fully biodegradable end-of-life. KarmaCane has achieved OECD 310 biodegradability certification, confirming that it breaks down into non-harmful natural sugars rather than microplastics or acids.

A Versatile Materials Platform
The Everest test underscores KarmaCane’s ability to serve a wide variety of applications beyond eyewear. The platform can be engineered into very different formats:

• Hard solids for durable goods such as frames, tools, and structural components.
• Sticky liquids as natural film-formers in cosmetics, replacing synthetic polymers.
• Water-based dispersions as hydrophobic coatings for paper and cardboard packaging.
• Filaments for 3D printing, opening pathways for additive manufacturing.

This flexibility allows industries to adapt KarmaCane to specific needs, from packaging and consumer goods to medical devices and marine applications.

Manufacturing & Scale
KarmaCane has already been validated across multiple production methods:

• Extrusion into pellets and filaments.
• Injection moulding at lab scale.
• Hydrophobic coatings for fibre- and paper-based packaging.

Teysha is preparing to scale monomer production to tonne-level manufacture, using third-party industrial assets to expand rapidly without infrastructure bottlenecks. Early modelling indicates KarmaCane products will be cost-competitive with PET, ABS and other mainstream plastics once at scale.

Commercial Potential Across Sectors
KarmaCane’s design directly addresses regulatory and commercial pressures:

• Cosmetics: Eliminates the need for microplastics used as thickeners, stabilisers and film-formers. Replacing these polymers could remove up to 8,700 tonnes annually from the cosmetics sector alone.
• Packaging: Early coating trials show water-resistant barriers for paper and cardboard without plastic laminates.
• Marine environments: Rapid aquatic biodegradation without persistent fragments makes KarmaCane suitable for coastal and offshore use.
• Medical: Degradation into alcohol and CO₂ rather than acids could reduce inflammation risks compared to existing biodegradable polymers.

Market Context
Global regulation is driving urgent demand for sustainable alternatives:

• The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is rolling out restrictions on microplastics in consumer products.
• International bans on single-use plastics are accelerating the need for scalable biodegradable solutions.

Matthew Stone, CEO of Teysha Technologies says that “The Everest test proves KarmaCane can survive the harshest environments. But more importantly, it shows that our polymer platform can be engineered to meet the needs of very different industries — from packaging to cosmetics to medical applications.”

Karen Wooley, CTO and inventor at Teysha Technologies explains, “KarmaCane is not just one product. It’s a materials platform. We can design it as a solid, a liquid, or a water-based suspension, depending on the application. That versatility sets it apart from other biopolymers and is key to scaling sustainable solutions.”

Teysha Technologies develops biodegradable polymers from natural sources to replace petroleum-based plastics across multiple industries. Founded in 2017, the company has secured multiple patents for its KarmaCane biopolymer platform and maintains research partnerships with Texas A&M University and other leading institutions.

Königlicher Besuch auf der K 2025: Seine Königliche Hoheit Prinz Saud Turki Al-Faisal Al Saud, Vorsitzender der Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), hat gemeinsam mit Wolfram N. Diener, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung der Messe Düsseldorf, einen weiteren Meilenstein in der engen Zusammenarbeit beider Partner gesetzt. Im Rahmen der Kunststoff- und Kautschukmesse K 2025 bekräftigten beide Seiten mit einem offiziellen Handschlag ihre strategische Kooperation.

Der Handschlag markiert einen weiteren Meilenstein in der internationalen Expansion der Weltleitmessen K, interpack und drupa nach Saudi-Arabien. Dort lässt sich derzeit beobachten, wie dynamisch und vielschichtig sich die Wirtschaft des Mittleren Ostens entwickelt. Die Riyadh Exhibitions Company veranstaltet dort vom 12. bis 15. April 2026 die Fachmessen Saudi Plastics & Petrochem und Saudi Print & Pack mit über 500 ausstellenden Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Petrochemie, Kunststoff-, Druck- und Verpackungsindustrie. Dieses stark wachsende Messequartett, dessen Ausstellerzahl seit 2018 um rund 70 Prozent gestiegen ist, bietet ideale Anknüpfungspunkte für die Messe Düsseldorf. 

Die neue Präsenz in Riad ergänzt das bestehende Auslandsportfolio der Messe Düsseldorf – im Bereich Kunststoff und Kautschuk mit der „K Alliance“, im Segment Processing und Packaging mit der „interpack alliance“ sowie im Bereich Print Technologies mit der „drupa alliance“. Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, an der wachsenden wirtschaftlichen Dynamik im Mittleren Osten aktiv zu partizipieren. Bereits im Frühjahr 2025 hatten beide Partner ihre strategische Zusammenarbeit mit einem Memorandum of Understanding offiziell dokumentiert. 

Zahlreiche Anknüpfungspunkte für das Düsseldorfer Messeportfolio
Wolfram N. Diener, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung der Messe Düsseldorf, hebt die Bedeutung dieser Entscheidung hervor: „Wir sind zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort. Mit unserem Engagement in einem Messemarkt, der weltweit am schnellsten wächst, stärken wir unsere Position als eine der international erfolgreichsten Messegesellschaften. Saudi-Arabien und die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate stellen ihre Wirtschaft immer vielfältiger auf – dadurch ergeben sich zahlreiche Anknüpfungspunkte für unser breites Messeportfolio und neue Potenziale für unsere Kunden.“ Dass die wirtschaftliche Transformation der Region zunehmend internationale Aufmerksamkeit erfährt, zeigte sich auch im hochrangigen Besuch: Seine Exzellenz Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister für Industrie und Bodenschätze Saudi-Arabiens, besucht aktuell die K 2025. Bereits im letzten Jahr hatte er sich auf der drupa 2024 ein Bild vom internationalen Messegeschehen in Düsseldorf gemacht.

Hohes Wirtschaftswachstum im Mittleren Osten
Das spiegelt sich in den Wirtschaftsdaten der Staaten des Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) wider. Deren jährliche Wachstumsrate von sechs Prozent bis 2029 übertrifft dem Beratungsunternehmen jwc zufolge sowohl die der EU (3%) als auch den weltweiten Durchschnitt (5%). 

Auf bestehender Stärke aufbauen: bisherige Schritte in der Region
Bei den aktuellen Neugeschäftsaktivitäten handelt es sich nicht um die ersten Schritte der Messe Düsseldorf in der Region. Seit 2007 besteht eine erfolgreiche Partnerschaft der K mit der ArabPlast in Dubai. Seit 2019 treibt die Messe Düsseldorf ihr Geschäft unter anderem mit den interpack alliance Messen pacprocess MEA und der Food Africa Cairo in Ägypten voran – dem Bindeglied zwischen dem Mittleren Osten und Afrika. Seit 2024 ergänzt außerdem eine neue Tochtergesellschaft das globale Netzwerk der Messe Düsseldorf – in der Türkei, die die Brücke zwischen Europa und dem Mittleren Osten schlägt. Die Offensive in Saudi-Arabien ist nun der nächste folgerichtige Schritt. 

Teijin Carbon, in collaboration with A&P Technology, announced a joint innovation in advanced composite materials. IMS65 PAEK Bimax® biaxial fabric is a rate enabling solution using Teijin Carbon’s Tenax™ TPUD IMS65 PAEK product, a thermoplastic unidirectional (UD) tape. It is designed to meet growing demand for scalable, high-speed production of composites in aerospace, space, defense and other evolving markets.

Teijin’s Tenax™ TPUD IMS65 PAEK – a high-quality UD tape based on polyaryletherketone (PAEK) resin is slit into narrow widths and braided by A&P Technology into a 65” wide +/-45° fabric. The +/-45° braid architecture has minimal crimp- offering a high translation of tape properties while providing excellent drapability for complex geometries. With a fiber areal weight of just 184 gsm and 34 percent PAEK content, IMS65 PAEK Bimax® enables out of autoclave (OoA) processing and vacuum bag only (VBO) consolidation, significantly reducing manufacturing time while enhancing mechanical performance and impact resistance.

Features and benefits of IMS65 PAEK Bimax® fabric:

• High fiber volume and low crimp for superior mechanical performance
• Extreme drapability for deep-draw parts
• Reduced lay-up time per layer – 65” wide fabric enables quick laydown of biaxial reinforcement
• Native air evacuation pathways for optimal consolidation of thick components
• Room temperature preform placement with spot tacking to simplify production workflows

This innovative braided fabric meets or exceeds the properties of existing National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP)-qualified PAEK prepregs, offering a robust and scalable solution for next-generation composite structures. The combination of Teijin Carbon’s advanced thermoplastic UD tape technology and A&P Technology’s expertise in braided fabric manufacturing delivers a truly high-performance solution for modern composite applications.