Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, January 2023

28 pages, published in Issue 124, January 2023   Report price: Euro 470.00; US$ 615.00

This report provides information on the latest developments in: automotive components; chemicals; composites; fabrics; fibres; finishes; medical textiles; nonwovens; recycling; threads; and wearable technology. The report includes information and analysis relating to the following innovative companies and other organisations: A+ Composites, AELER Technologies (AELER), Archroma, Coats, Columbia University, Comez, Cygnet Texkimp, Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF--German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf), EconCore, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme (IKTS--Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems), Freudenberg Performance Materials, HeiQ, Hexcel Corporation (Hexcel), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rheon Labs, RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) University, Teijin Frontier, Toray Industries (Toray), University of Hohenheim, and Zoltek.

SUMMARY


AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS

• EconCore has developed a honeycomb core material which is being used in the production of Formula Electric Belgium's Titan race car
• Teijin Frontier has developed a cord for the reinforcement of rubber tyres which is made from recycled polyester and environmentally sustainable adhesive

CHEMICALS

• Toray Industries (Toray) has developed 100% bio-based adipic acid for use in the manufacture of nylon 6.6 fibres

COMPOSITES

• AELER Technologies (AELER) has put into operation lightweight composite shipping containers called Unit One which take larger payloads and are stronger, better insulated and easier to track
• Cygnet Texkimp has developed a new filament fibre winding process for use in the manufacture of composite components
• Hexcel Corporation (Hexcel) HexPly M9.6GF prepregs have received Bureau Veritas approval for marine use
• Zoltek and A+ Composites have collaborated in the development of a unidirectional (UD) tape made from carbon fibre and polypropylene

FABRICS

• Researchers at Columbia University and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) are developing a compostable, flame retardant bio-leather based on microbial nanocellulose

FIBRES

• naturamus and researchers at the DITF and the University of Hohenheim are exploring the extraction of fibres from lavender stalks
• Rheon Labs is developing polymer fibres which exhibit dynamic stiffness

FINISHES

• Archroma has developed a new air purifying finish which can be applied to a variety of fabrics
• HeiQ has developed a bio-based textile finish which helps to reduce the proliferation of inanimate allergens

MEDICAL TEXTILES

• Comez is producing knitting machines for use in the production of textiles for medical implants
• Researchers at Fraunhofer IKTS have developed a vest which can monitor the symptoms of patients with lung diseases
• Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a method of improving the antiviral and antimicrobial properties of N95 face masks

NONWOVENS

• Freudenberg Performance Materials has developed a nonwoven product which can improve the efficiency and power density of wind turbines

RECYCLING

• Researchers at RMIT University have developed a method for recycling materials obtained from personal protective equipment (PPE) to create reinforcement materials for concrete

THREADS

• Coats has launched a range of biodegradable recycled polyester threads called Eco-B

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

• Vollebak, the National Graphene Institute (NGI) and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) have developed a prototype jacket which provides thermal camouflage

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Four times a year, Technical Textile Markets provides an overview of the global man-made fibre, nonwoven and technical textile industries. It provides market data and analysis of new and established markets for technical textiles, and is essential reading for senior executives in (or supplying) the man-made fibre, nonwoven and technical textile sectors ? as well as for those who are not involved in the industry on a day-to-day basis, but who need an authoritative source which helps them to quickly gain an understanding of the key issues facing the companies which are actively involved in this fast-growing sector.
Reports in Technical Textile Markets include:
	company and country profiles ? giving you the opportunity to learn from strategies employed by others, in terms of production, sourcing, import/export, infrastructure and development, and plans for the future.
	profiles of the world's top 40 producers of nonwovens ? updated each year with details of developments from each of the leading producers, including acquisitions, investments and divestments, and analyses of trends which the "rising stars" are using to their advantage.
	statistical reports ? including consumption data, by fibre and end-use applications. Regular updates are published for fibre consumption in Japan, the rest of Asia, the USA, and Western Europe.
	market sector information ? analyses of important commercial end-user applications, and profiles of both established and emerging markets which take into account such innovations and developments as nanotechnology and intelligent textiles.
	regular updates on innovations in fibres, technical textiles, apparel and machinery ? including developments in the following categories: fibres and yarns; technical textile fabrics for industrial applications; machinery; technical textiles for apparel; composites; other technical textile products; and technical textile treatments and finishes.
	reports on new technological developments and other topical issues ? with clear, authoritative comments on their economic and commercial significance. The reports bring to your attention the key issues which you can use to develop your business, and provides contact details of useful organisations.
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