Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, July 2023

27 pages, published in Issue 126, July 2023   Report price: Euro 470.00; US$ 615.00

This report provides information on the latest developments in automotive textiles, chemical recycling, composites, fabrics, fibres, finishes, medical textiles, nonwovens, silk proteins and smart textiles. The report includes information and analysis relating to the following innovative companies and other organisations: AMSilk; Borgstena; Carrington Textiles; Circotex; Composites Evolution; DuPont; Evonik; Freudenberg Performance Materials; Gregory Packs; Noble Biomaterials; NordShield; Polygiene; Teijin Frontier; Toray Industries; and Ventile.

SUMMARY


AUTOMOTIVE TEXTILES


• A waterless process for dyeing automotive textiles is being developed by Circotex and Borgstena using carbon dioxide dyeing technology developed by DyeCoo Textile Systems

CHEMICAL RECYCLING

• A pre-treatment agent which can be used prior to chemical recycling processes to remove polyurethane elastane (spandex) fibres from polyester blend fabrics is being developed by Teijin Frontier to facilitate recycling

COMPOSITES


• A fast process for producing carbon fibre reinforced plastic sandwich panels for automotive applications is being developed by Toray Industries
• A novel prepreg for Charge Cars' 1960s-inspired electric vehicle (EV) has been developed by Composites Evolution
• A process for coating silicon carbide fibres for use in the manufacture of high performance ceramic-matrix composites is being developed by a consortium in the UK

FABRICS


• A bilayer textile which mimics the functions of polar bear fur and skin to suppress the dissipation of body heat is being developed by US researchers
• A comfortable ripstop fabric for military uniforms has been launched by Carrington Textiles
• A microfilament fabric which protects automotive and industrial components from electrostatic discharge has been launched by Freudenberg Performance Materials
• Ventile is to produce waterproof fabrics with a biodegradable antimicrobial coating supplied by NordShield

FIBRES


• A lightweight, flexible aramid fibre for use in the production of soft armour has been launched by DuPont

FINISHES


• An antibacterial treatment called Ionic+ Botanical which is based on citric acid has been developed for textile applications by Noble Biomaterials

MEDICAL TEXTILES


• A smart antimicrobial suture which reduces infection and simplifies post-operative monitoring has been developed by researchers in Australia
• StayFresh odour control treatment from Polygiene is being used in backpacks by Gregory Packs

NONWOVENS


• A resource-efficient method for producing spunbonded nonwovens is being used by Freudenberg Performance Materials to create a range of carpet backings
• Electrospun nonwovens which are electrically conductive and thermally insulating are being developed by researchers in Germany

SILK PROTEINS


• Speciality chemicals producer Evonik will collaborate with Biosteel producer AMSilk in the manufacture of silk proteins

SILK PROTEINS


• A smart over-sock which can alert older people to an increase in the risk of falls has been developed by researchers in electronic textiles
• A yarn-based sensor which can monitor exhaustion is being developed by Eidgen�ssische Technische Hochschule Z�rich

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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.
So whether you are involved in man-made fibres, nonwovens or technical textiles ? in manufacturing, converting, import/export, or end use ? or if you are in education or consultancy or investment or finance ? a subscription to Technical Textile Markets will tell you what you need to know about the key trends in the industry.
Technical Textile Markets is available on subscription ? either in printed format only, or in printed and electronic format. If you choose the printed only option, you will receive 4 printed publications a year. Each issue contains five research-based reports (see above) and an editorial.
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Technical textiles are used in a wide range of end-use applications and markets, including agricultural; automotive; building/ construction/ engineering; medical and hygiene; packaging; protective clothing; sports and sportswear; and transport. A subscription to Technical Textile Markets will support your decision making, and provide the information you need to expand into new markets.