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drapilux article 235 03 gives the room a relaxed, feel-good ambience thanks to its natural, cherry blossom pattern. The design is available in two colour schemes ©drapilux
drapilux - Article 235 03
25.10.2017

German Design Award 2018 goes to drapilux

Emsdetten, Germany -  Award for the drapilux 235 03 article from the Boutique collection: the international expert judging panel for the German Design Award 2018 named the material the winner of the Home Textiles and Home Accessories category due to its outstanding design quality.

drapilux is one of the major textile manufacturers in Europe and a pioneer of intelligent functions. The German Design Award is recognition of the success achieved by drapilux in setting new benchmarks in design.

New fabric quality and stylish design

With the flame-retardant, opaque article, 235 03, drapilux – the commercial property furnishers which specialise in hospitality, healthcare and maritime – have brought a product to the market this year that can be used in hotels and care facilities, on ships or at home. New hotels, furnished in a themed and aspirational manner, are particularly fond of the modern pattern as it gives their properties a unique character.

Emsdetten, Germany -  Award for the drapilux 235 03 article from the Boutique collection: the international expert judging panel for the German Design Award 2018 named the material the winner of the Home Textiles and Home Accessories category due to its outstanding design quality.

drapilux is one of the major textile manufacturers in Europe and a pioneer of intelligent functions. The German Design Award is recognition of the success achieved by drapilux in setting new benchmarks in design.

New fabric quality and stylish design

With the flame-retardant, opaque article, 235 03, drapilux – the commercial property furnishers which specialise in hospitality, healthcare and maritime – have brought a product to the market this year that can be used in hotels and care facilities, on ships or at home. New hotels, furnished in a themed and aspirational manner, are particularly fond of the modern pattern as it gives their properties a unique character.

The special feature of the drapilux 235 product series from the Boutique collection is the new quality of the materials used: “The coarse yarn provides the textiles with firm grip and is therefore well suited for bedspreads and upholstery”, explained Kirstin Herrmann, Head of drapilux Design Studio. ”The design of Article 235 from series no. 3 is reminiscent of cherry blossoms and has a natural and delicate appearance. The bright colours, however, are used sparingly to give the product a modern and trendy touch” she continued.

The fabric features drapilux akustik, a function which has a positive effect on the acoustics of a room. When ordering above a certain amount, all textiles can be delivered with intelligent finishes: drapilux air and drapilux bioaktiv actively improve the indoor climate and fight against germs and bacteria on the textile.

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German Design Award drapilux
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schönknecht : kommunikation
gesellschaft für public relations und marketing mbh

Neue Wiederaufbereitungsverfahren für Warnschutzkleidung zur besseren Wert- und Funktionserhaltung © Hohenstein Gruppe
Aufbereitung von Warnschutzkleidung
28.09.2017

Neue Wiederaufbereitung Verfahren für Warnschutzkleidung

Ein neues Forschungsprojekt der Hohenstein Group hat das Ziel, produkt- und anwendungsspezifische Referenzaufbereitungsverfahren für Warnschutzkleidung zu entwickeln, die Textilservicebetriebe als Grundlage für die Umsetzung in die individuelle Praxis nutzen können.

BÖNNIGHEIM (blb) - In vielen Branchen werden die Arbeiter durch das Tragen von Warnschutzkleidung vor möglichen Gefahren geschützt, z. B. bei Arbeiten im Straßenbau oder an Gleisanlagen. Aber gerade diese Tätigkeiten verursachen zum Teil starke Verschmutzungen der Warnschutzkleidung beispielsweise durch Bitumen-, Teer- oder Pufferfett. Solche Verschmutzungen reduzieren die Sichtbarkeit und Signalwirkung der Warnschutzkleidung durch Reduktion der sicherheitsrelevanten Flächen des Hintergrundmaterials und der Reflexstreifen und führen zu einem erheblichen Sicherheitsrisiko für den Träger.

Ein neues Forschungsprojekt der Hohenstein Group hat das Ziel, produkt- und anwendungsspezifische Referenzaufbereitungsverfahren für Warnschutzkleidung zu entwickeln, die Textilservicebetriebe als Grundlage für die Umsetzung in die individuelle Praxis nutzen können.

BÖNNIGHEIM (blb) - In vielen Branchen werden die Arbeiter durch das Tragen von Warnschutzkleidung vor möglichen Gefahren geschützt, z. B. bei Arbeiten im Straßenbau oder an Gleisanlagen. Aber gerade diese Tätigkeiten verursachen zum Teil starke Verschmutzungen der Warnschutzkleidung beispielsweise durch Bitumen-, Teer- oder Pufferfett. Solche Verschmutzungen reduzieren die Sichtbarkeit und Signalwirkung der Warnschutzkleidung durch Reduktion der sicherheitsrelevanten Flächen des Hintergrundmaterials und der Reflexstreifen und führen zu einem erheblichen Sicherheitsrisiko für den Träger.

Zur Gewährleistung der Schutzfunktion von Warnschutzkleidung während der gesamten Gebrauchsdauer werden produkt- und anwendungsspezifische Aufbereitungsverfahren benötigt, die die Schmutzentfernung sicherstellen und gleichzeitig die Textilien so gut wie möglich schonen. Solche Verfahren gibt es bislang nicht, weshalb Textildienstleister ihre Aufbereitungsprozesse individuell zusammenstellen müssen.

Bisherige Aufbereitungsverfahren tun sich mit diesen Verschmutzungen schwer, denn Verschmutzungen wie Bitumen, Teer oder Pufferfette lassen sich nur unter hohem Zeit- und Chemikalieneinsatz entfernen. Diese intensiven Waschbehandlungen führen zu Materialienschäden und reduzieren die Zahl der Leasingeinsätze der Warnschutzkleidung.

Neue Verfahren sollen mehr als 25 Aufbereitungszyklen für Warnschutzkleidung sicherstellen.

Erfahrungswerte der Textildienstleister zeigen, dass verschmutzte Warnschutzkleidung durchschnittlich bereits nach ca. 20 Aufbereitungszyklen aus dem Verkehr gezogen werden muss. Für den wirtschaftlichen Leasingeinsatz ist aber eine durchschnittliche Verwendungsdauer von oftmals 25 Aufbereitungszyklen einkalkuliert.

Referenzaufbereitungsverfahren für Warnschutzkleidung wären als Grundlage für die Umsetzung in die individuelle betriebliche Praxis geeignet. Sie dienen als Ausgangsbasis für validierte Aufbereitungsprozesse der Wäschereien und Textilleasingunternehmen. Darüber hinaus fehlt eine Bewertungsmatrix der verfügbaren Verfahren, welche es den Wäschereien ermöglicht, in ganzheitlicher Betrachtung ein möglichst wirtschaftliches Aufbereitungsverfahren auszuwählen. Ressourcenverbrauch, Materialschonung und Erhalt der Schutzfunktion sind die hier gegeneinander abzuwägenden Entscheidungskriterien.

Im aktuellen Forschungsprojekt der Hohenstein Institute stehen produkt- und anwendungsspezifische Referenzaufbereitungsverfahren für Warnschutzkleidung im Fokus. Diese Waschverfahren sollen textilschonend sein und dabei aber auch hartnäckige Verschmutzungen, wie Bitumenflecken, von der Warnschutzkleidung entfernen. Die Ergebnisse können die Wäschereien als Grundlage für die Umsetzung in die individuelle Praxis nutzen.

Positive Ergebnisse bei Schmutzentfernung und Wascheffizienz

Ansatzpunkt ist ein verbessertes Lösen, Emulgieren bzw. Suspendieren fett- und ölhaltiger Verschmutzungen im Waschprozess, da insbesondere diese Verbindungen die Einsatzdauer von Warnschutzkleidung begrenzen. Als Grundlage für textilschonende Referenzwaschverfahren sollen Mikroemulsionen und Soil-Release-Ausrüstungen untersucht werden, da beide Systeme positive Effekte hinsichtlich der Schmutzentfernung und Wascheffizienz aufweisen und bei milden Temperaturen und Waschbedingungen realisierbar sind. Um eine einfache und wirtschaftliche Umsetzung in die Praxis zu realisieren, ist eine Zusammenstellung der ermittelten Daten (u. a. Retroreflexion, Wetterschutz, Wasser- und Energiemengen) für die Referenzaufbereitungsverfahren in einer Bewertungsmatrix erforderlich. Erst mithilfe dieser Bewertungsmatrix wird für Hersteller von Warnschutzkleidung, Textildienstleister und Zertifizierungsstellen eine sichere Basis für die Umsetzung in die Praxis geschaffen.

Kalkulationsgrundlage für die Einsatzdauer von Warnschutzkleidung

Mit Hilfe von Referenzaufbereitungsverfahren und einer Bewertungsmatrix kann die Aufbereitung von Warnkleidung ganzheitlich bewertet und die Prozessparameter nach individuellen Rahmenbedingungen und Vorstellungen in den Betrieben optimal eingestellt werden. Mit der Adaption der ermittelten Prozessparameter auf die eigenen betrieblichen Rahmenbedingungen wird Wäschereien und Textilleasingunternehmen die größtmögliche Sicherheit gegeben, dass durch den Aufbereitungsprozess der Warnkleidung kein vorzeitiger Funktionsverlust hervorgerufen wird. Durch die im Projekt ebenfalls zu entwickelnde Bewertungsmatrix kann die Auswirkung der individuellen Prozessadaptionen auf die Warnkleidung noch besser abgeschätzt werden. Somit entsteht eine verlässliche Kalkulationsgrundlage für die Einsatzdauer von Warnschutzkleidung im Bereich Textilleasing.

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Hohenstein Gruppe

Multicolor
Multicolor
11.06.2017

Sustainable and dramatically colored through and through

Upcycled products with ECONYL® yarn, mulesing-free wool and PFC-free bio technologies based on renewable raw materials, or bio foam, are just some of the ecological highlights of the Schoeller 2019 Summer Collection, developed and produced among the mountains of Switzerland. Polychrome effects lend exciting multicolors with richly-contrasting reverses and a new light membrane ensure an optimum body climate both for sports and in the city.
REGENERATED ECONYL® YARN Textiles with ECONYL® yarn made by Schoeller are genuinely upcycled products produced from regenerated waste material. The ECONYL® regeneration system reduces global waste by reclaiming reusable material from tips and oceans and returning it to the production cycle. The resulting yarn is indistinguishable from conventional yarn in terms of quality and appearance. The Schoeller ECONYL® fabric family encompasses a complete package with diverse exciting qualities such as ultra-light, bi-elastic schoeller®-dynamic (e.g. for windbreaker), very soft, fine schoeller®-dryskin (e.g. for high-tech sports) and a variety of light schoeller®-WB-400 weights.

Upcycled products with ECONYL® yarn, mulesing-free wool and PFC-free bio technologies based on renewable raw materials, or bio foam, are just some of the ecological highlights of the Schoeller 2019 Summer Collection, developed and produced among the mountains of Switzerland. Polychrome effects lend exciting multicolors with richly-contrasting reverses and a new light membrane ensure an optimum body climate both for sports and in the city.
REGENERATED ECONYL® YARN Textiles with ECONYL® yarn made by Schoeller are genuinely upcycled products produced from regenerated waste material. The ECONYL® regeneration system reduces global waste by reclaiming reusable material from tips and oceans and returning it to the production cycle. The resulting yarn is indistinguishable from conventional yarn in terms of quality and appearance. The Schoeller ECONYL® fabric family encompasses a complete package with diverse exciting qualities such as ultra-light, bi-elastic schoeller®-dynamic (e.g. for windbreaker), very soft, fine schoeller®-dryskin (e.g. for high-tech sports) and a variety of light schoeller®-WB-400 weights.

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Schoeller Textil AG

Oerlikon presents take up winder Source: www.ita.rwth-aachen.de
Oerlikon presents take up winder
30.05.2017

Oerlikon presents new take-up winder to ITA as partial gift

In May 2017, Jochen Adler, Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer at Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG, presented a Oerlikon Barmag take-up winder as a partial gift to Prof. Dr Thomas Gries, head of the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University. The new Type ASW602 winder, which is equipped with modern control software and user interface, replaces the former institute’s Barmag take-up winder.

In May 2017, Jochen Adler, Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer at Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG, presented a Oerlikon Barmag take-up winder as a partial gift to Prof. Dr Thomas Gries, head of the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University. The new Type ASW602 winder, which is equipped with modern control software and user interface, replaces the former institute’s Barmag take-up winder.


Due to this modernisation, ITA has access to a latest generation take-up winder which is used for various research projects. The new winder is applied at ITA’s two pilot melt spinning plants and ensures the transfer of new research and development insights into the pilot scale. Furthermore, this winder has two winding positions and operates with winding speeds between 2500 m/min and 5500 m/min. The new winder is suitable for all kinds of polymers, from polypropylene to polyethylene, polyester, polyamide etc. as well as for the production of several types of yarn, such as industrial yarn, pre-oriented yarn and fully-drawn yarn.
“We thank Oerlikon Barmag for the generous partial gifting and the support during the set-up of the new take-up winder”, says Prof. Dr Thomas Gries. “The new equipment will keep the institute’s machine park on a high and powerful level.” The head of ITA’s chemical fibre department Dr Thorsten Anders adds: “This winder is designed for the needs of chemical yarn research. It allows state of the art technology research and development and pilot-scale production. We will use it for the melt spinning plants in the single- and bi-component spinning process. This way, we can access a wide variety of producible yarn types.“

More information:
Oerlikon, ITA
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Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University

Beaulieu International Group Beaulieu International Group
Beaulieu International Group
09.05.2017

Beaulieu Technical Textiles turns spotlight on extrusion coating & laminating capabilities at Techtextil 2017

 Technical textile producers are invited to discover the diverse finishing and innovative customisation opportunities possible with BTT’s advanced, fully automated line for Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE) and Polyester (PES) woven fabrics and nonwovens.
BTT’s extrusion coating process can apply a wide range of polymers as a liquid layer – one-sided, two-sided or multi-layer – to make a fabric printable and/or achieve specific protective and functional performance, including waterproofing, flame resistance and antistatic properties. Optional UV stabilisation is also offered. Transparent and white transparent, standard white and black, and coloured coating options are available. Coatings range from minimum 25-30 g/m² up to 450 g/m². As well as standard widths, BTT offers extensive possibilities to customise lengths and widths, with supplementary cutting provided on a separate line with up to 6 cutters in width.

 Technical textile producers are invited to discover the diverse finishing and innovative customisation opportunities possible with BTT’s advanced, fully automated line for Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE) and Polyester (PES) woven fabrics and nonwovens.
BTT’s extrusion coating process can apply a wide range of polymers as a liquid layer – one-sided, two-sided or multi-layer – to make a fabric printable and/or achieve specific protective and functional performance, including waterproofing, flame resistance and antistatic properties. Optional UV stabilisation is also offered. Transparent and white transparent, standard white and black, and coloured coating options are available. Coatings range from minimum 25-30 g/m² up to 450 g/m². As well as standard widths, BTT offers extensive possibilities to customise lengths and widths, with supplementary cutting provided on a separate line with up to 6 cutters in width.


In addition to extrusion coating, BTT is also equipped for extrusion laminating to support the production of composite structures.
Franky Viaene, Global Sales Manager Beaulieu Technical Textiles, comments: “As an established leader and driving force in technical textiles, Beaulieu Technical Textiles supports a wide range of customers in varied markets, and our expertise extends right through to the finishing process. Our in-house extrusion capabilities are available to external customers and we offer close technical collaboration to ensure the optimal treatment for the desired result for their application. We’re looking forward to discussing new possibilities for the industry to benefit from our support, starting at Techtextil.”

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Beaulieu International Group

Intertextile Shanghai Home Messe Frankfurt
Intertextile Shanghai Home
27.04.2017

August’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles provides opportunities in the rejuvenated Chinese home textiles market

With less than four months to go before Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles takes place, the domestic market is showing strong signs of rejuvenation. China’s economy has stabilised recently, with 2016 GDP recording a 6.7% increase and reaching USD 10.7 trillion, while the National Bureau of Statistics also stated that the total sales of consumer goods last year rose 10.4% to nearly USD 4.8 trillion. Not only will the estimated 10 million couples getting married every year contribute to the strong demand for home textiles products, but the ascending living standards resulting from increased urbanisation together with the flourishing hospitality industry are also driving forces for the market. Apart from the domestic market, the Chinese home textiles industry is also actively opening up new markets around the world, particularly in the ASEAN region where exports continue to increase.

With less than four months to go before Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles takes place, the domestic market is showing strong signs of rejuvenation. China’s economy has stabilised recently, with 2016 GDP recording a 6.7% increase and reaching USD 10.7 trillion, while the National Bureau of Statistics also stated that the total sales of consumer goods last year rose 10.4% to nearly USD 4.8 trillion. Not only will the estimated 10 million couples getting married every year contribute to the strong demand for home textiles products, but the ascending living standards resulting from increased urbanisation together with the flourishing hospitality industry are also driving forces for the market. Apart from the domestic market, the Chinese home textiles industry is also actively opening up new markets around the world, particularly in the ASEAN region where exports continue to increase.


Along with the national 13th Five-Year Plan, the home textiles industry has also set its own development plan for the coming five years. Industry leaders, the China National Textile and Apparel Council and the China Home Textile Association, have announced that the home textiles industry is to be modernised by incorporating more innovative, technological and artistic elements. Annual growth of 5.5% and 3.2% for revenue and exports, respectively, are targeted, while automation is to be further promoted to enhance productivity.
Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd added that the prevalent whole-home trend in China will also stimulate the market as a whole. “More and more companies are starting to promote the whole-home concept which emphasises unified styles of decoration throughout the entire home to customers. Compared to demonstrating home textile products separately, showcasing whole-home furnishing is more appealing to Chinese buyers and will encourage sales. The synergy among products, especially those between home textile products and furniture is the emerging trend at present,” said Ms Wen.

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Messe Frankfurt

Intertextile Shanghai Messe Frankfurt
Intertexile Shanghai
20.04.2017

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition 2017 concluded last month with a surge in visitors

Reflecting the enthusiasm of China’s home textiles market, the 2017 Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles wrapped up last month with strong increases across the board. This year, the fair hosted 204 exhibitors (2016: 182) from eight countries and regions and attracted 18,596 trade buyers (2016: over 12,080) travelling from 69 countries and regions to source, a 12% and 53% increase respectively. Most exhibitors were offering finished products such as bedding, duvets, pillows and towelling, in-line with the Spring Edition’s focus on these during the peak domestic sourcing season for such products.

Reflecting the enthusiasm of China’s home textiles market, the 2017 Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles wrapped up last month with strong increases across the board. This year, the fair hosted 204 exhibitors (2016: 182) from eight countries and regions and attracted 18,596 trade buyers (2016: over 12,080) travelling from 69 countries and regions to source, a 12% and 53% increase respectively. Most exhibitors were offering finished products such as bedding, duvets, pillows and towelling, in-line with the Spring Edition’s focus on these during the peak domestic sourcing season for such products.

Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd commented: “We are pleased with the big increase in visitors attending this year, and believe the fair is now firmly established in the domestic industry’s calendar as a key sourcing event at the beginning of the year following its return last year after a break. The timing of the fair within the domestic sourcing season for finished products as well as the four concurrent textile shows also played a part in this increase, but we are most pleased that this growth has led to satisfactory results for the majority of our domestic and international exhibitors this edition.”

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Messe Frankfurt