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Seite 4 von 5 Schematische Darstellung der von Kelheim und Gebr. Otto entwickelten Periodenunterwäsche. Grafik Kelheim Fibres
Seite 4 von 5 Schematische Darstellung der von Kelheim und Gebr. Otto entwickelten Periodenunterwäsche.
27.03.2024

Techtextil: Kelheim Fibres und Gebr. Otto präsentieren nachhaltige Periodenunterwäsche

Zur Techtextil, die Ende April 2024 in Frankfurt stattfindet, werden die Unternehmen Kelheim Fibres und Gebr. Otto ihr gemeinsames Konzept präsentieren, das Periodenunterwäsche nachhaltiger und leistungsfähiger macht. Auf dem BW-i-Gemeinschaftsstand bzw. auf dem Gemeinschaftsstand des IVGT zeigen die Innovationspartner ihre Lösung einer Periodenunterwäsche aus biobasierten Materialien, die sich durch Performancewerte hervorsticht. Die verschiedenen Viskosespezialfasern, die dabei zum Einsatz kommen, stammen von Kelheim. In der jeweils passenden Zusammensetzung verspinnt sie Gebr. Otto.

Zur Techtextil, die Ende April 2024 in Frankfurt stattfindet, werden die Unternehmen Kelheim Fibres und Gebr. Otto ihr gemeinsames Konzept präsentieren, das Periodenunterwäsche nachhaltiger und leistungsfähiger macht. Auf dem BW-i-Gemeinschaftsstand bzw. auf dem Gemeinschaftsstand des IVGT zeigen die Innovationspartner ihre Lösung einer Periodenunterwäsche aus biobasierten Materialien, die sich durch Performancewerte hervorsticht. Die verschiedenen Viskosespezialfasern, die dabei zum Einsatz kommen, stammen von Kelheim. In der jeweils passenden Zusammensetzung verspinnt sie Gebr. Otto.

Rund 15.000 Produkte zur Monatshygiene verbraucht eine Frau durchschnittlich in ihrem Leben. Dabei handelt es sich hauptsächlich um Einwegprodukte, durch die viele Tonnen Müll entstehen, und deren Plastikkomponenten bis zu 500 Jahre brauchen, bis sie – nachdem sie in immer kleinere und kleinste Teile zerfallen sind - abgebaut sind. Produkte zur weiblichen Monatshygiene, Einweg- wie Mehrwegprodukte, nachhaltiger zu gestalten, ist seit einigen Jahren Trend. In diese Kategorie gehören nicht nur biologisch abbaubare Einwegprodukte, sondern auch waschbare Periodenslips, die etablierte Wäschehersteller ebenso wie Start-ups anbieten.

Die Periodenunterwäsche ist aus mehreren Lagen mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen aufgebaut –das Topsheet muss Flüssigkeit schnell aufnehmen und vom Körper wegleiten, die anschließende Verteilerschicht (Acquisition-Distribution-Layer, ADL) sorgt für eine zügige und ideale Verteilung der Flüssigkeit im Saugkörper. Dieser schließt die Flüssigkeit ein und hält sie in seinem Inneren fest und verhindert so ein mögliches Rücknässen. Das Ergebnis ist ein Prototyp, der bei Schnelligkeit und Kapazität der Flüssigkeitsaufnahme sowie Rücknässung deutlich bessere Werte erzielt als handelsübliche Lösungen.

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Kelheim Fibres

Composites production volume in Europe since 2011 (in kt) Graphik AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe e. V.
Composites production volume in Europe since 2011 (in kt)
06.03.2024

European composites market on the level of 2014

After a long phase of continuous growth, the composites market has seen strong fluctuations since 2018. In 2023, the overall market for composites in Europe fell by 8%.

The current mood on the markets in Germany and Europe is rather negative within the industry. The main drivers are the persistently high energy and raw material prices. Added to this are problems in logistics chains and a cautious consumer climate. A slowdown in global trade and uncertainties in the political arena are fueling the negative sentiment. Despite rising registration figures, the automotive industry, the most important application area for composites, has not yet returned to its pre-2020 volume. The construction industry, the second key application area, is currently in crisis. These factors have already caused the Eu-ropean composites production volume to fall significantly in recent years. There has now been another decline in Europe for 2023.

After a long phase of continuous growth, the composites market has seen strong fluctuations since 2018. In 2023, the overall market for composites in Europe fell by 8%.

The current mood on the markets in Germany and Europe is rather negative within the industry. The main drivers are the persistently high energy and raw material prices. Added to this are problems in logistics chains and a cautious consumer climate. A slowdown in global trade and uncertainties in the political arena are fueling the negative sentiment. Despite rising registration figures, the automotive industry, the most important application area for composites, has not yet returned to its pre-2020 volume. The construction industry, the second key application area, is currently in crisis. These factors have already caused the Eu-ropean composites production volume to fall significantly in recent years. There has now been another decline in Europe for 2023.

Overall development of the composites market
The volume of the global composites market totalled 13 million tons in 2023. Compared to 2022, with a volume of 12.3 million tons, growth was around 5%. In comparison, the European composites production volume fell by 8% in 2023. The total European composites market thus comprises a volume of 2,559 kilotons (kt) after 2,781 kt in 2022.

The market is therefore declining and falling back to the level of 2014. Overall, market momentum in Europe was lower than in the global market. Europe's share of the global market is now around 20%.

As in previous years, development within Europe is not uniform. The differences are due to very different regional core markets, the high variability of the materi-als used, a wide range of different manufacturing processes and widely differing areas of application. Accordingly, there are different regional trends, especially with regard to the individual processes, although there were declines in all re-gions and for almost all processes in 2023. At almost 50% of the market volume, the transportation sector accounts for the largest share of total composites pro-duction in terms of volume. The next two largest areas are the electri-cal/electronics sector and applications in construction and infrastructure.

The entire market report 2023 is available for download: https://www.avk-tv.de/publications.php.

nominees Graphic: nova Institut
19.01.2024

Nominated Innovations for Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024 Award

From Resource-efficient and Recycled Fibres for Textiles and Building Panels to Geotextiles for Glacier Protection: Six award nominees present innovative and sustainable solutions for various industries in the cellulose fibre value chain. The full economic potential of the cellulose fibre industry will be introduced to a wide audience that will vote for the winners in Cologne (Germany), and online.

Again nova-Institute grants the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” award in the context of the “Cellulose Fibres Conference”, that will take place in Cologne on 13 and 14 March 2024. In advance, the conferences advisory board nominated six remarkable products, including cellulose fibres from textile waste and straw, a novel technology for dying cellulose-based textiles and a construction panel as well as geotextiles. The innovations will be presented by the companies on the first day of the event. All conference participants can vote for one of the six nominees and the top three winners will be honoured with the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” award. The Innovation award is sponsored by GIG Karasek (AT).

From Resource-efficient and Recycled Fibres for Textiles and Building Panels to Geotextiles for Glacier Protection: Six award nominees present innovative and sustainable solutions for various industries in the cellulose fibre value chain. The full economic potential of the cellulose fibre industry will be introduced to a wide audience that will vote for the winners in Cologne (Germany), and online.

Again nova-Institute grants the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” award in the context of the “Cellulose Fibres Conference”, that will take place in Cologne on 13 and 14 March 2024. In advance, the conferences advisory board nominated six remarkable products, including cellulose fibres from textile waste and straw, a novel technology for dying cellulose-based textiles and a construction panel as well as geotextiles. The innovations will be presented by the companies on the first day of the event. All conference participants can vote for one of the six nominees and the top three winners will be honoured with the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” award. The Innovation award is sponsored by GIG Karasek (AT).

In addition, the ever-growing sectors of cellulose-based nonwovens, packaging and hygiene products offer conference participants insights beyond the horizon of traditional textile applications. Sustainability and other topics such as fibre-to-fibre recycling and alternative fibre sources are the key topics of the Cellulose Fibres Conference, held in Cologne, Germany, on 13 and 14 March 2024 and online. The conference will showcase the most successful cellulose-based solutions currently on the market or those planned for the near future.

The nominees:

The Straw Flexi-Dress: Design Meets Sustainability – DITF & VRETENA (DE)
The Flexi-Dress design was inspired by the natural golden colour and silky touch of HighPerCell® (HPC) filaments based on unbleached straw pulp. These cellulose filaments are produced using environmentally friendly spinning technology in a closed-loop production process. The design decisions focused on the emotional connection and attachment to the HPC material to create a local and circular fashion product. The Flexi-Dress is designed as a versatile knitted garment – from work to street – that can be worn as a dress, but can also be split into two pieces – used separately as a top and a straight skirt. The top can also be worn with the V-neck front or back. The HPC textile knit structure was considered important for comfort and emotional properties.

HONEXT® Board FR-B (B-s1, d0) – Flame-retardant Board made From Upcycled Fibre Waste From the Paper Industry – Honext Material (ES)
HONEXT® FR-B board (B-s1, d0) is a flame-retardant board made from 100 % upcycled industrial waste fibres from the paper industry. Thanks to innovations in biotechnology, paper sludge is upcycled – the previously “worthless” residue from paper making – to create a fully recyclable material, all without the use of resins. This lightweight and easy-to-handle board boasts high mechanical performance and stability, along with low thermal conductivity, making it perfect for various applications in all interior environments where fire safety is a priority. The material is non-toxic, with no added VOCs, ensuring safety for both people and the planet. A sustainable and healthy material for the built environment, it achieves Cradle-to-Cradle Certified GOLD, and Material Health CertificateTM Gold Level version 4.0 with a carbon-negative footprint. Additionally, it is verified in the Product Environmental Footprint.

LENZING™ Cellulosic Fibres for Glacier Protection – Lenzing (AT)
Glaciers are now facing an unprecedented threat from global warming. Synthetic fibre-based geotextiles, while effective in slowing down glacier melt, create a new environmental challenge: microplastics contaminating glacial environments. The use of such materials contradicts the very purpose of glacier protection, as it exacerbates an already critical environmental problem. Recognizing this problem, the innovative use of cellulosic LENZING™ fibres presents a pioneering solution. The Institute of Ecology, at the University of Innsbruck, together with Lenzing and other partners made first trials in 2022 by covering small test fields with LENZING™ fibre-based geotextiles. The results were promising, confirming the effectiveness of this approach in slowing glacier melt without leaving behind microplastic.

The RENU Jacket – Advanced Recycling for Cellulosic Textiles – Pangaia (UK) & Evrnu (US)
PANGAIA LAB was born out of a dream to reduce barriers between people and the breakthrough innovations in material science. In 2023, PANGAIA LAB launched the RENU Jacket, a limited edition product made from 100% Nucycl® – a technology that recycles cellulosic textiles by breaking them down to their molecular building blocks, and reforming them into new fibres. This process produces a result that is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable when returned to the correct waste stream – maintaining the strength of the fibre so it doesn’t need to be blended with virgin material.
Through collaboration with Evrnu, the PANGAIA team created the world’s first 100% chemically recycled denim jacket, replacing a material traditionally made from 100% virgin cotton. By incorporating Nucycl® into this iconic fabric construction, dyed with natural indigo, the teams have demonstrated that it’s possible to replace ubiquitous materials with this innovation.

Textiles Made from Easy-to-dye Biocelsol – VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (FI)
One third of the textile industry’s wastewater is generated in dyeing and one fifth in finishing. But the use of chemically modified Biocelsol fibres reduces waste water. The knitted fabric is made from viscose and Biocelsol fibres and is only dyed after knitting. This gives the Biocelsol fibres a darker shade, using the same amount of dye and no salt in dyeing process. In addition, an interesting visual effect can be achieved. Moreover, less dye is needed for the darker colour tone in the finished textile and the possibility to use the salt-free dyeing is more environmentally friendly.
These special properties of man-made cellulosic fibres will reassert the fibres as a replacement for the existing fossil-based fibres, thus filling the demand for more environmentally friendly dyeing-solutions in the textile industry. The functionalised Biocelsol fibres were made in Finnish Academy FinnCERES project and are produced by wet spinning technique from the cellulose dope containing low amounts of 3-allyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl substituents. The functionality formed is permanent and has been shown to significantly improve the dyeability of the fibres. In addition, the functionalisation of Biocelsol fibres reduces the cost of textile finishing and dyeing as well as the effluent load.

A New Generation of Bio-based and Resource-efficient Fibre – TreeToTextile (SE)
TreeToTextile has developed a unique, sustainable and resource efficient fibre that doesn't exist on the market today. It has a natural dry feel similar to cotton and a semi-dull sheen and high drape like viscose. It is based on cellulose and has the potential to complement or replace cotton, viscose and polyester as a single fibre or in blends, depending on the application.
TreeToTextile Technology™ has a low demand for chemicals, energy and water. According to a third party verified LCA, the TreeToTextile fibre has a climate impact of 0.6 kg CO2 eq/kilo fibre. The fibre is made from bio-based and traceable resources and is biodegradable.

More information:
Nova Institut nova Institute
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nova Institut

Symposium"All about cellulose" Grafik: Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung Rudolstadt e.V.
08.01.2024

Rudolstädter Kunststofftage: Symposium "All about cellulose"

As part of the "RUDOLSTÄDTER KUNSTSTOFFTAGE" series, the TITK - Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V. invites you to the symposium "All about cellulose: How we can use a native polymer for intelligent, innovative and sustainable products".

In their presentations, speakers from industry and research will highlight the potential and diverse applications of the sustainable platform polymer cellulose for clothing, hygiene and medical textiles, battery and storage technology or as a meltable material for 3D printing.
The conference language is English.

The conference is aimed at textile manufacturers and processors as well as materials scientists and SMEs from the industry in general. As in previous years, there will be the opportunity to visit the technical centres and laboratories of the business-oriented research institute.

Event details and registration options can be found under DATES.

As part of the "RUDOLSTÄDTER KUNSTSTOFFTAGE" series, the TITK - Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V. invites you to the symposium "All about cellulose: How we can use a native polymer for intelligent, innovative and sustainable products".

In their presentations, speakers from industry and research will highlight the potential and diverse applications of the sustainable platform polymer cellulose for clothing, hygiene and medical textiles, battery and storage technology or as a meltable material for 3D printing.
The conference language is English.

The conference is aimed at textile manufacturers and processors as well as materials scientists and SMEs from the industry in general. As in previous years, there will be the opportunity to visit the technical centres and laboratories of the business-oriented research institute.

Event details and registration options can be found under DATES.

Source:

Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung Rudolstadt e.V.

Urkunde Auszeichnung LEG Foto: GRAFE
28.03.2023

GRAFE als „Hidden Champion in Thüringen“ ausgezeichnet

Als „Hidden Champion in Thüringen“ ist die GRAFE Polymer Solutions GmbH - Spezialist für Masterbatches und Compounds - von der Landesentwicklungsgesellschaft Thüringen (LEG) geehrt worden. Die entsprechende Urkunde übergab LEG-Geschäftsführer Andreas Krey am 24. März 2023 an Geschäftsführer Matthias Grafe.

„Grafe zählt zu den Weltmarktführern in der kundenspezifischen Einfärbung und Modifizierung von Kunststoffen bei niedrigsten Toleranzen durch ihre Masterbatches und Compounds. Zudem optimiert das Unternehmen die chemischen und physikalischen Eigenschaften von Kunststoffen. Spezialabteilungen, wie das Farb-Design-Center, das Analytik-Labor oder das Technikum gewährleisten eine dauerhaft hohe Qualität und entwickeln technische Innovationen“, begründete Krey die Auszeichnung.

Die GRAFE-Gruppe wurde 1991 gegründet und hat ihren Hauptsitz in Blankenhain, 20 Kilometer südwestlich von Jena. Das Unternehmen beschäftigt rund 380 Mitarbeiter, davon 290 am Stammwerk in Thüringen. Mehr als 2.000 Kunden in über 60 Ländern vertrauen auf die Masterbatches und Compounds des thüringischen Unternehmens.

Als „Hidden Champion in Thüringen“ ist die GRAFE Polymer Solutions GmbH - Spezialist für Masterbatches und Compounds - von der Landesentwicklungsgesellschaft Thüringen (LEG) geehrt worden. Die entsprechende Urkunde übergab LEG-Geschäftsführer Andreas Krey am 24. März 2023 an Geschäftsführer Matthias Grafe.

„Grafe zählt zu den Weltmarktführern in der kundenspezifischen Einfärbung und Modifizierung von Kunststoffen bei niedrigsten Toleranzen durch ihre Masterbatches und Compounds. Zudem optimiert das Unternehmen die chemischen und physikalischen Eigenschaften von Kunststoffen. Spezialabteilungen, wie das Farb-Design-Center, das Analytik-Labor oder das Technikum gewährleisten eine dauerhaft hohe Qualität und entwickeln technische Innovationen“, begründete Krey die Auszeichnung.

Die GRAFE-Gruppe wurde 1991 gegründet und hat ihren Hauptsitz in Blankenhain, 20 Kilometer südwestlich von Jena. Das Unternehmen beschäftigt rund 380 Mitarbeiter, davon 290 am Stammwerk in Thüringen. Mehr als 2.000 Kunden in über 60 Ländern vertrauen auf die Masterbatches und Compounds des thüringischen Unternehmens.

„Wir sind sehr stolz auf diese Auszeichnung, bestärkt sie uns doch in unserem Bestreben, die Welt mit unseren Produkten ein kleines bisschen besser zu machen.“, sagte Matthias Grafe und verwies auf die zahlreichen Unternehmen der Branche im Freistaat, die mit teils mehr als 100 Jahren Erfahrung und ebenso langem technischen Know-how zu den umsatzstärksten in Thüringen gehören und Milliardenumsätze erwirtschaften, ohne dass dies einer breiteren Öffentlichkeit bekannt sei.

More information:
GRAFE masterbatch Auszeichnung
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GRAFE

Grafik: econAN international GmbH
11.01.2023

Geförderte Geschäftsanbahnungsreise nach Finnland: Textilrecycling und neue textile Fasern

Die AHK Finnland führt in Kooperation mit der econAN international GmbH, dem bvse-Fachverband Textilrecycling e.V. und German RETech Partnership e.V. im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, eine Geschäftsanbahnungsreise nach Finnland durch. Es handelt sich dabei um eine projektbezogene Fördermaßnahme. Sie ist Bestandteil der Exportinitiative Umwelttechnologien und wird im Rahmen des Markterschließungsprogramms für KMU durchgeführt. Zielgruppe sind vorwiegend kleine und mittlere deutsche Unternehmen (KMU).

Die AHK Finnland führt in Kooperation mit der econAN international GmbH, dem bvse-Fachverband Textilrecycling e.V. und German RETech Partnership e.V. im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, eine Geschäftsanbahnungsreise nach Finnland durch. Es handelt sich dabei um eine projektbezogene Fördermaßnahme. Sie ist Bestandteil der Exportinitiative Umwelttechnologien und wird im Rahmen des Markterschließungsprogramms für KMU durchgeführt. Zielgruppe sind vorwiegend kleine und mittlere deutsche Unternehmen (KMU).

Für die Projektteilnehmer*innen werden individuell auf ihre Anforderungen zugeschnittene Geschäftsgespräche mit potenziellen Kooperationspartnern, Kunden und Branchenexperten organisiert. In Vorbereitung auf die Geschäftsanbahnungsreise erhalten sie eine Zielmarktanalyse, die auf die relevante Branche, deren Marktentwicklung, Vertriebsinformationen sowie die rechtlichen und steuerlichen Rahmenbedingungen auf dem finnischen Markt eingeht. Im Rahmen einer fachbezogenen Präsentationsveranstaltung werden die deutschen Teilnehmer*innen die Möglichkeit haben, dem finnischen Fachpublikum bestehend aus Vertreter*innen der Wirtschaft, Verbänden, Verwaltung und Presse ihre Leistungen, Produkte und Technologien vorzustellen.

Für etablierte Unternehmen und Start-ups aus den Bereichen Textilrecycling und neue Textilfasern bieten sich viele Geschäfts- und Kooperationsmöglichkeiten auf dem finnischen Markt. Ebenfalls ist der finnische Markt interessant für deutsche Unternehmen, die Textilien in ihren Produkten nutzen und diese nachhaltiger gestalten möchten. Nachgefragt sind u.a. Lösungen für eine effiziente Sortierung von Textilien und für die Identifizierung von Textilarten, Innovationen für die Verwendung von recycelten Fasern, Recyclingtechniken sowie Maschinenhersteller. Deutsche Unternehmen dürfen mit einem großen Interesse an Kooperationen rechnen, denn die finnische Textilindustrie benötigt Partner in allen Phasen der Wertschöpfungskette.

Zielgruppe: Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Textilrecycling sowie neue textile Fasern. Die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette ist angesprochen – von Zulieferern von Maschinen und Rohstoffen bis zu Anbieter von Produkten aus recyceltem Material.

Inhalt: Die TeilnehmerInnen erhalten Unterstützung bei Markteintritt bzw. -bearbeitung in Finnland:

  • Während einer Fachkonferenz präsentieren sie ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen dem regionalen Fachpublikum (aus Wirtschaft, Politik und Verbänden).
  • Zur Vorbereitung erhalten sie eine branchenspezifische Zielmarktanalyse mit Informationen zu den Marktpotenzialen und -entwicklungen, rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen etc.
  • Das Herzstück des Programms sind individuelle Termine mit Entscheidungsträgern und potenziellen Geschäftspartnern. Diese werden im Vorfeld für jedes Unternehmen durch eine individuelle Geschäftspartnersuche ermittelt.

Der Teilnahmebetrag liegt je nach Firmengröße zwischen 500€ und 1.000€ netto. Es können maximal 12 Unternehmen teilnehmen.

Weitere Informationen und zum Anmeldeformular online unter: https://www.econan.com/textilrecycling-und-neue-textile-fasern-in-finnland/  

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econAN international GmbH

Grafik Trevira CS
08.12.2022

Trevira CS at the Heimtextil Trade Fair 2023

  • Trevira CS Joint Booth with 16 Partners
  • Sustainability Presentation: Path of Sustainability
  • Special Exhibition: TEXTILE TALENTS by Trevira CS

The Trevira CS® brand presents itself together with 16 top customers and partners, an exciting special exhibition, and a sustainability presentation at Heimtextil in Frankfurt from 10 to 13 January 2023. The joint booth covers an area of over 1,400 m².

Visitors can find out about innovations in the fields of yarn production, woven and knitted fabrics and interior solar shading. Once again this year, the exhibitors on the Trevira CS stand will cover all textile applications with their flame retardant product for the home textile and contract market, from light curtains to heavy upholstery fabrics.

  • Trevira CS Joint Booth with 16 Partners
  • Sustainability Presentation: Path of Sustainability
  • Special Exhibition: TEXTILE TALENTS by Trevira CS

The Trevira CS® brand presents itself together with 16 top customers and partners, an exciting special exhibition, and a sustainability presentation at Heimtextil in Frankfurt from 10 to 13 January 2023. The joint booth covers an area of over 1,400 m².

Visitors can find out about innovations in the fields of yarn production, woven and knitted fabrics and interior solar shading. Once again this year, the exhibitors on the Trevira CS stand will cover all textile applications with their flame retardant product for the home textile and contract market, from light curtains to heavy upholstery fabrics.

The following Trevira CS customers and partners will be exhibiting:
Chamatex SAS, F.lli Baroni s.r.l., FIDIVI Tessitura Vergnano S.p.A., Hoftex Färberei GmbH, Ilcat by Lei Tsu s.r.l., Lodetex S.p.A., Lonfil S.r.l., Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG, Mottura S.p.A., Pozzi Arturo S.p.A., PUGI R.G. S.R.L., Tessitura Mario Ghioldi & C. s.r.l., Tintoria Sala s.r.l., Torcitura Fibre Sintetiche S.p.A., Torcitura Padana S.p.A., Vlnap a.s., Wagenfelder Spinnereien GmbH and Wintex S.r.l.

The presentations on the Trevira CS brand will focus on 2 topics. One revolves around information on sustainability: The Path of Sustainability presentation will give visitors detailed information about the various sustainability aspects of the Trevira CS brand. The information chain will deal with Trevira CS technology, particularly sustainable product variants, the longevity of the textiles, the Trevira CS eco brand for flame retardant fabrics with recycled content, and the take-back program for Trevira CS fabrics. At the end of the chain, a prototype of a new product development will be presented, giving insight into the brand’s future sustainable development opportunities.

Once again, there will also be a special exhibition. The focus here will be on showcasing the special additional functions and properties that Trevira CS fabrics offer in addition to their flame retardancy. Visitors can look forward to a special staging: It’s showtime for the TEXTILE TALENTS by Trevira CS!

For the design of the special exhibition, all Trevira CS customers were invited to submit their latest Trevira CS products, distinguished by additional functions and/or special features, to the annual Trevira CS Fabric Competition. 227 products from 50 customers were submitted, from which about 150 were selected for the special exhibition. Several thousand meters of yarn will also be used in this year's special show.

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Trevira GmbH

Grafik TITK
02.11.2022

TITK: Lyocell-Workshop im November

Das TITK - Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V. lädt in der Reihe „RUDOLSTÄDTER KUNSTSTOFFTAGE“ am 24. November 2022 zum Workshop „Lyocell 2022 – nachhaltig, regional, kreislauffähig“ ein. Anmeldeschluss ist der 18. November 2022.

Es werden die Anforderungen an moderne Faserstoffe und Textiltechnologien diskutiert und dargelegt, wie der Lyocell-Prozess eine nachhaltige und zirkuläre Textilwirtschaft auch in regionalen Geschäftsmodellen ermöglicht. Dies ist umso bedeutsamer, da ab 2025 europaweit die Verpflichtung zur Rücknahme und Verwertung von Alttextilien gilt.

Der eintägige Workshop gibt Einblicke in die Vielfalt an alternativen Zellstoffen - inklusive Nutzung landwirtschaftlicher Reststoffe oder von chemisch recycelten, pre- oder post-konsumen Textilabfällen. Referenten aus Industrie und Forschung sprechen über die neuesten Entwicklungen der Branche. Darüber hinaus besteht die Möglichkeit, Labore und Technika zu besuchen und sich fachlich auszutauschen.

Das TITK - Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V. lädt in der Reihe „RUDOLSTÄDTER KUNSTSTOFFTAGE“ am 24. November 2022 zum Workshop „Lyocell 2022 – nachhaltig, regional, kreislauffähig“ ein. Anmeldeschluss ist der 18. November 2022.

Es werden die Anforderungen an moderne Faserstoffe und Textiltechnologien diskutiert und dargelegt, wie der Lyocell-Prozess eine nachhaltige und zirkuläre Textilwirtschaft auch in regionalen Geschäftsmodellen ermöglicht. Dies ist umso bedeutsamer, da ab 2025 europaweit die Verpflichtung zur Rücknahme und Verwertung von Alttextilien gilt.

Der eintägige Workshop gibt Einblicke in die Vielfalt an alternativen Zellstoffen - inklusive Nutzung landwirtschaftlicher Reststoffe oder von chemisch recycelten, pre- oder post-konsumen Textilabfällen. Referenten aus Industrie und Forschung sprechen über die neuesten Entwicklungen der Branche. Darüber hinaus besteht die Möglichkeit, Labore und Technika zu besuchen und sich fachlich auszutauschen.

Source:

Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V.

Graphic: RadiciGroup
20.06.2022

RadiciGroup at Techtextil with innovative textile solutions

  • Target markets: automotive, furnishings, sports and technical apparel
  • New product entry: radipeople® line of personal protective equipment

RadiciGroup is at Techtextil 2022, the leading European trade fair for technical textiles, taking place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from 21 to 24 June. On display in the RadiciGroup exhibition area are the Group’s latest products for the automotive, furnishings and apparel markets: from nylon and polyester yarn, including biosource and recycled lines, to nonwovens and the new radipeople® line of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Indeed, at Techtextil, RadiciGroup is showcasing RENYCLE®, a yarn obtained from recycled nylon; REPETABLE®, a polyester yarn from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles; RESPUNSIBLE®, a nonwoven fabric from recycled polypropylene; and BIOFEEL®, a brand identifying a yarn line obtained from renewable sources of both nylon and polyester.

  • Target markets: automotive, furnishings, sports and technical apparel
  • New product entry: radipeople® line of personal protective equipment

RadiciGroup is at Techtextil 2022, the leading European trade fair for technical textiles, taking place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from 21 to 24 June. On display in the RadiciGroup exhibition area are the Group’s latest products for the automotive, furnishings and apparel markets: from nylon and polyester yarn, including biosource and recycled lines, to nonwovens and the new radipeople® line of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Indeed, at Techtextil, RadiciGroup is showcasing RENYCLE®, a yarn obtained from recycled nylon; REPETABLE®, a polyester yarn from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles; RESPUNSIBLE®, a nonwoven fabric from recycled polypropylene; and BIOFEEL®, a brand identifying a yarn line obtained from renewable sources of both nylon and polyester.

Moreover, RadiciGroup is participating in a forum organized by the Technical Textiles Section of Sistema Moda Italia in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ICE) (Hall 12.1 – Stand C58), with the goal of introducing product innovations not only coming from a single manufacturer, but also from an innovative synergistic approach all along the supply chain, from raw materials to finished products. An example of this synergistic collaboration is the “Mars Spacesuit”, recently tested in the USA by analogue astronauts as part of a space medicine project designed to measure the vital signs of future astronauts and develop technologies to support the simulation of life in space and planetary environments. RadiciGroup teamed up with major Italian textile companies and supplied the materials to make the suits for the six analogue astronauts participating in the mission and coordinated the development of the technologies needed to create the technicalwear for use in extreme environmental conditions.

 

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RadiciGroup

Graphik: Trevira GmbH
29.04.2022

Trevira CS at the Heimtextil Summer Special

The Trevira CS brand will be presented at Heimtextil 2022. This year the trade fair will be held as a one-time Summer Special from 21 to 24 June in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The booth will feature more than 200 fascinating, versatile, flame retardant Trevira CS fabrics.

These will be displayed in the Long Stay Apartment installation. Changing lifestyles, living and working arrangements as well as the housing shortage in countless large cities mean the Long Stay Apartment segment of the hospitality sector has experienced exponential growth, becoming ever more important. For this reason, it is the focus of this year’s Trevira CS booth. The presentation of the “Long Stay Apartment by Trevira CS” is intended to familiarise visitors – particularly interior architects, designers and furnishers – with the trendsetting, innovative uses of Trevira CS fabrics in the contract sector.

The Trevira CS brand will be presented at Heimtextil 2022. This year the trade fair will be held as a one-time Summer Special from 21 to 24 June in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The booth will feature more than 200 fascinating, versatile, flame retardant Trevira CS fabrics.

These will be displayed in the Long Stay Apartment installation. Changing lifestyles, living and working arrangements as well as the housing shortage in countless large cities mean the Long Stay Apartment segment of the hospitality sector has experienced exponential growth, becoming ever more important. For this reason, it is the focus of this year’s Trevira CS booth. The presentation of the “Long Stay Apartment by Trevira CS” is intended to familiarise visitors – particularly interior architects, designers and furnishers – with the trendsetting, innovative uses of Trevira CS fabrics in the contract sector.

For the design of the apartment installation, the traditional Trevira CS Fabric Competition 2022 was announced at the end of 2021 and invited all customers to submit their latest Trevira CS products according to certain specifications. The winning fabrics will be announced at the trade fair and specially exhibited at the Trevira CS booth.

Director Marketing & Business Development Anke Vollenbröker: “Our exhibition gives exciting new insights into the modern concept of the Long Stay Apartment, presenting the live application of our customers’ Trevira CS innovations. An apartment designed for Long Stayers is a special challenge since it has to provide more than a hotel room or even an ordinary rental apartment: It needs to be an attractive temporary home while also offering the services and advantages of a hotel. We have made the Long Stay Apartment particularly “textile” and included submissions from all participants of our Trevira CS Fabric Competition 2022.”

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Trevira GmbH

Grafik: STFI
22.03.2022

STFI startet Akademie

Mit der STFI Akademie startet das Sächsische Textilforschungsinstitut e.V (STFI) ab April 2022 den hauseigenen Bereich Fachkräftequalifizierung in drei Modulen. Das Modul Weiterbildung | Qualifizierung bietet Kurse für die Mitarbeiterqualifikation an. Die ersten Kurse finden Anfang April statt. Die Verbundausbildung währenddessen unterstützt Ausbildungsbetriebe und ihre Auszubildenden. Unter Textil-Info bündelt das STFI Angebote für Schüler, wie das beliebte Rucksack-Projekt und die Doppelstunde „Textile Welt“, die an die Schulen kommt.

Die Verbundausbildung unterstützt Ausbildungsbetriebe und ihre Auszubildenden. Die Auszubildenden erhalten einen breiten Einblick in die Textilbranche. Die fachbezogenen Module können wichtige Ausbildungsschwerpunkte ergänzen oder vertiefen, sofern es den Unternehmen aufgrund ihrer Spezialisierung selbst nicht möglich ist. Alle Module offeriert das STFI als Basisprogramm, Intensivprogramm oder individuell, zeitlich und inhaltlich nach Kundenwunsch ausgerichtet.

Mit der STFI Akademie startet das Sächsische Textilforschungsinstitut e.V (STFI) ab April 2022 den hauseigenen Bereich Fachkräftequalifizierung in drei Modulen. Das Modul Weiterbildung | Qualifizierung bietet Kurse für die Mitarbeiterqualifikation an. Die ersten Kurse finden Anfang April statt. Die Verbundausbildung währenddessen unterstützt Ausbildungsbetriebe und ihre Auszubildenden. Unter Textil-Info bündelt das STFI Angebote für Schüler, wie das beliebte Rucksack-Projekt und die Doppelstunde „Textile Welt“, die an die Schulen kommt.

Die Verbundausbildung unterstützt Ausbildungsbetriebe und ihre Auszubildenden. Die Auszubildenden erhalten einen breiten Einblick in die Textilbranche. Die fachbezogenen Module können wichtige Ausbildungsschwerpunkte ergänzen oder vertiefen, sofern es den Unternehmen aufgrund ihrer Spezialisierung selbst nicht möglich ist. Alle Module offeriert das STFI als Basisprogramm, Intensivprogramm oder individuell, zeitlich und inhaltlich nach Kundenwunsch ausgerichtet.

Im Akademiebaustein Qualifizierung oder Weiterbildung bietet das STFI umfangreiche Kurse zur Mitarbeiterqualifikation an. Gerade wenn Unternehmen spezialisiert sind, kann es von Interesse sein, andere textile Teilgebiete theoretisch oder praktisch kennen gelernt und erfahren zu haben. Die Kurse werden je nach Umfang und Inhalt als Grundlagen- oder Intensivkurse durchgeführt. Die Kursteilnehmer erhalten umfangreiches Schulungs- und Informationsmaterial. Die theoretischen Ausführungen finden in modern ausgestatteten Beratungsräumen statt und werden direkt an den Anlagen oder in den Labors mit praktischen Übungen und Vorführungen untersetzt.

Im Akademiebaustein Textil-Info möchten die Kollegen des STFI Schüler für Textil begeistern. Dafür stehen zwei Projekte zur Verfügung. Zum Beispiel stellen Mitarbeiter des STFI in einer Doppelstunde die „Textile Welt“, die Ausbildungsberufe Textillaborant, Produktionsmechaniker Textil, Produktveredler und Chemielaborant sowie Aufstiegs- und Qualifizierungsmöglichkeiten vor. Dieses Angebot richtet sich insbesondere an Schulen mit den Abschlussjahrgängen 9. und 10. Klasse. Im Rucksackprojekt erleben junge Teilnehmer eindrucksvoll, wie aus einfachen Fäden ihr individueller Rucksack entsteht. Dieses Projekt vermittelt einen breiten Überblick über die textile Welt. Dieses Angebot richtet sich an Schüler und Gruppen von Berufsschullehrern, Mitarbeiter von Textilunternehmen oder Interessierte. Das Projekt eignet sich darüber hinaus als Teambuilding-Maßnahme oder als betriebliches Event-Angebot.

(c) Kai-Chieh Kuo
17.11.2021

ITA PhD student Kai-Chieh Kuo was awarded Best Master’s Thesis Award of Walter Reiners-Stiftung

Kai-Chieh Kuo, PhD student at the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University, was awarded the German Textile Mechanical Engineering 2021 Best Master's Thesis Award for his master's thesis entitled "Modification of the tube weaving process of fine yarns for the production of woven ultra-low profile stent grafts". The prize is endowed with 3,500€. Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Board of the Walter Reiners-Stiftung (Foundation), virtually presented the award on the occasion of the ADD International Textile Conference on 9 November 2021.

Kai-Chieh Kuo, PhD student at the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University, was awarded the German Textile Mechanical Engineering 2021 Best Master's Thesis Award for his master's thesis entitled "Modification of the tube weaving process of fine yarns for the production of woven ultra-low profile stent grafts". The prize is endowed with 3,500€. Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Board of the Walter Reiners-Stiftung (Foundation), virtually presented the award on the occasion of the ADD International Textile Conference on 9 November 2021.

Minimally invasive endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) with textile stent-graft systems is nowadays a clinically established therapy procedure for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) – pathological bulges of the aorta. Due to the thick profile of the folded stent graft systems, there is currently a high risk of injuring narrowed or highly angulated access vessels from the inside during implantation. Stent graft systems with smaller profiles could provide an improvement, which could overcome complicated access routes through a lower bending stiffness. One possible approach for reducing the system profiles is the use of thin-walled tubular woven fabrics made of ultrafine multifilament yarns (≤20 dtex) as graft material.

Up to now, it has not been possible to process the fine yarns with the required high thread density (>200 threads/cm) and the available weaving technology in order to guarantee sufficient tightness against blood.

In his master's thesis, Kai-Chieh Kuo made high-density tubular weaving of ultra-fine filament yarns possible for the first time by means of suitable modifications to a shuttle loom as well as adaptations in the weaving preparation. In particular, he developed a new innovative reed technology that reduces warp thread friction during the shedding process and thus improves the process stability of the dense tube weaving process of fine yarns.

With the help of the process modification, it was then possible to produce high-density, thin-walled tubular woven fabrics, which were positively evaluated with regard to their suitability for a stent graft. Above all the potential of these tubular fabrics lies in their extremely thin-walled fabric profile, which seals well against blood. By using these new types of tubular fabrics as graft material for stent grafts, the system profile of the folded stent graft system can be reduced without having to compromise the blood tightness of the implant. The technology developed by Mr Kuo is not only applicable to stent graft systems, but also offers great possibilities for use in all other endovascular implants such as trans catheter heart valves, covered stents and small-lumen vascular prostheses.

13.10.2021

Sales partnership for Switzerland starts at Fakuma 2021

  • Polynova to gain market share for the GRAFE Group in the Swiss region from November The GRAFE Group, Blankenhain, has found a new sales representative for Switzerland in Polynova Group AG, Risch-Rotkreuz (Switzerland).

The partnership will be officially launched at Fakuma 2021. "Our new Swiss agency specialises in the distribution and production of high-quality technical plastic granulates and has been active on the market for more than 20 years. The company has a large customer base and the necessary technical expertise to advance our goals in this important market. This includes raising our profile, educating people about our product range and ultimately gaining market share," says Stefanie Theuerkauf, Sales Manager for the D-A-CH region. Polynova employs five sales staff and three in logistics, all of whom have a technical background. The company's own warehouse in Rothenburg also ensures the availability of the plastics.

  • Polynova to gain market share for the GRAFE Group in the Swiss region from November The GRAFE Group, Blankenhain, has found a new sales representative for Switzerland in Polynova Group AG, Risch-Rotkreuz (Switzerland).

The partnership will be officially launched at Fakuma 2021. "Our new Swiss agency specialises in the distribution and production of high-quality technical plastic granulates and has been active on the market for more than 20 years. The company has a large customer base and the necessary technical expertise to advance our goals in this important market. This includes raising our profile, educating people about our product range and ultimately gaining market share," says Stefanie Theuerkauf, Sales Manager for the D-A-CH region. Polynova employs five sales staff and three in logistics, all of whom have a technical background. The company's own warehouse in Rothenburg also ensures the availability of the plastics.

"GRAFE fits perfectly into our product portfolio," says Thomas Weigl, co-owner and responsible for business development at the Swiss distribution company, whose employees recently underwent intensive training in Blankenhain. "Our customers come from the sports goods, housing technology, automotive supplier and medical technology sectors - there are many synergies with GRAFE." Weigl himself has extensive experience in the masterbatch sector and has worked for two companies in the industry - Sukano and Americhem - as managing director. "Swiss companies want Swiss contact persons. We speak the languages German, Italian and French, are on site in the shortest possible time, offer direct contact and understand the needs of the customers and the requirements of the market," he explains. "Polynova is thus faster, closer and more direct." "The Swiss market is large and important for us," reports Theuerkauf and Weigl explains the background: "There are over 300 plastics processors, many are family-run and very technically oriented. The origins of the companies are often in the watch industry and in the production of the smallest precision parts such as gear wheels. In addition, coffee machine manufacturers, medical technology providers and automotive suppliers are important market players. A large number of well-known OEMs are located here."

Even though there are already masterbatch manufacturers in the Alpine country, says the sales expert, no one has the know-how to adjust compounds and masterbatches as perfectly and precisely as the company from Thuringia. In addition to a complete range of colours on practically all plastic substrates, flame retardants, UV additives, thermal stabilisers or lubricants are further examples of the extensive product portfolio. GRAFE is one of the specialists in the modification of thermoplastics and is an innovation driver in the production of colour masterbatches. "The technical possibilities in terms of a state-of-the-art technical centre and production machinery, as well as one of the largest research and development departments in the industry, are also not to be found elsewhere on the Swiss market. Our task now is to bring these to the attention of domestic customers," says Thomas Weigl, co-owner of Polynova AG together with founder Renato R. Huebscher.

Source:

GRAFE Advanced Polymers GmbH

Graphical material: Borealis
26.08.2021

Drinking cups using chemically recycled polypropylene

Swiss dairy company Emmi is partnering with Borealis and Greiner Packaging to produce iced coffed drinking cups using chemically recycled polypropylene.

The cups are produced by Greiner Packaging and the chemically recycled material comes from Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions based in Vienna, Austria.

Emmi, Switzerland’s largest milk processor is committed to climate protection and the circular economy. The dairy company has the stated goal to make all of its packaging 100% recyclable and is committed to various measures to promote circularity such as packaging that contains at least 30% recyclate by 2027.

Swiss dairy company Emmi is partnering with Borealis and Greiner Packaging to produce iced coffed drinking cups using chemically recycled polypropylene.

The cups are produced by Greiner Packaging and the chemically recycled material comes from Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions based in Vienna, Austria.

Emmi, Switzerland’s largest milk processor is committed to climate protection and the circular economy. The dairy company has the stated goal to make all of its packaging 100% recyclable and is committed to various measures to promote circularity such as packaging that contains at least 30% recyclate by 2027.

From September 2021 Emmi will use at least 100 tonnes of plastic based on the recycled material each year. Chemical recycling renews plastic back to plastic creating recycled materials with a level of purity equivalent to fossil-fuel based PP and hence, fit for protective, food-safe and other demanding applications. In this way, Emmi is utilizing difficult to recycle feedstock preventing plastic waste that would be likely landfilled or incinerated. In the future, depending on the availability of suitable material, the amount of recycled plastic in packaging is to be further increased.

The new technology to recover the polypropylene is currently still in its infancy, where Greiner Packaging and Borealis are leading the way. Only limited quantities of chemically recycled polypropylene are currently available, and Emmi is one of only a few food manufacturers to have secured a share of the chemically recycled polypropylene plastic through its early commitment and long-standing collaboration with the development companies.

The chemically recycled material used for the cups consists entirely and solely of ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) material, on a mass balance basis. Mass balance is a methodology that makes it possible to track the amount and sustainability characteristics of circular and/or bio-based content in the value chain and through each step of the process. This provides transparency ultimately also to the consumers, enabling them to know that the product they are buying is based on this renewable material.

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Polypropylen Borealis
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Borealis