Technical Textiles

Nov192020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Tackling coronavirus with meltblown and spunbond technologies

Protective equipment demands high-end nonwoven products Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the worldwide demand for protective masks and apparel has resulted in a record number of new orders in the high double-digit millions of euros at Oerlikon Nonwoven. The meltblown technology from Neumünster is recognized by the market as being one of the technically most efficient methods for producing highly-separating filter media made from plastic fibers. The rising demand for protective masks and other medical protective equipment since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and the associated global ramping up of production capacities has also resulted in an increase in the demand for nonwovens for the production thereof. Initially, this resulted in bottlenecks in the provision

Nov182020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Redesigning our future – The new WeftMaster SFB

Spinning - Yarn, Technical Textiles, Textile, Weaving

Have you ever wondered how your parcels arrive safely? We know the answer! E-commerce has gained ground worldwide - and it’s here to stay. Warehouses and trucks are working hard to ensure that a whole variety of goods are not only available for customers, but also that they are shipped in the fastest possible way. In this hectic online shopping world, tarpaulins are all around us! Protecting goods from adverse weather and other factors helps to ensure satisfied end-customers. Loepfe's WeftMaster SFB-L yarn brake is the perfect system for producing these coated technical fabrics on projectile and rapier looms in the most economical way. The WeftMaster SFB weft brake has been in use on projectile and rapier weaving machines worldwide for many years. Since its foundation in 1955, Loepfe

Oct222020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

First class wipes with Phantom technology

Nonwoven, Technical Textiles

An exclusive license from Procter & Gamble offers the best for nonwovens Success is built by connecting the right peo-ple with the right product. In a global marketplace, this means collaboration is just as important as competition. Companies need to focus on their strengths, while finding practical ways to innovate and expand upon their capabilities. In order to do so, working together often makes the most sense. This is what motivated Procter & Gam-ble and Oerlikon Nonwoven – Teknoweb Materials to agree on an exclusive license agreement to market and sell the Phantom platform worldwide. The patented process for hybrid nonwovens combines the best of both airlaid and spunmelt technolo-gies to deliver new, flexible ways of creating wet and dry wipes. Phantom technology of

Aug42020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

UTT Prepares For The Future – Together with MENZEL and BRÜCKNER

Technical Textiles

The three German companies show a joint success based on the slogan "Quality Made in Germany". UTT/ Krumbach/ Germany, a subsidiary of the Thai chemical group Indorama Ventures (IVL), is a re-nowned manufacturer of technical fabrics and has recently installed a state-of-the-art textile finishing line for airbag fabrics. The original weaving mill was founded at its current location in Krumbach in 1850. Over the years the focus of manufacturing has shifted from the initial production of parachute fabrics to that of technical textiles, especially airbag fabrics. This is a multi-stage, precisely coordinat-ed complex process, ranging from warp production to laser cutting. UTT's own high standards demand the highest quality, finished with state-of-the-art technology. In order to develop it...

May202020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Effective Tools for High Efficiency in the Automotive Industry

Technical Textiles

Groz-Beckert's gauge part system, which was specially developed for automotive needs, delivers high quality performance. The global automobile markets are very competitive. For manufacturers and brands, every detail is crucial in order to rise above the competition. For the buyer, both the design and interior of the car are important factors when making a decision to purchase or not. The car's carpeting might only have a secondary influence in the decision making process, but car buyers do greatly value a carpet that looks good, is easy to clean, holds up well, and is made from sustainable, environmentally friendly materials. Weight reduction In turn, aspects like malleability, dimensional stability, and sustainability are important for manufacturers of automotive carpets. The ...

May42020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Grant Support from EU to ‘Transformation to Technical Textiles in Denizli’ Project

Technical Textiles

The European Union (EU) provided a grant of 5 million Euros for the 'Transformation to Technical Textiles in Denizli' project. DTO President Uğur Erdoğan hosted Turkey Home Textile Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (TETSİAD) President Hasan Hüseyin Bayram and the accompanying board members. Denizli Exporters Association (DENİB) and TETSİAD Vice President İbrahim Uzunoğlu and accompanying delegation exchanged views with Erdoğan about the textile sector. Denizli Chamber of Commerce (DTO) President Uğur Erdoğan stated that this project is a first in the history of the city, "Entrepreneurs who want will be able to work in this center and produce samples." said. Speaking during the visit, Uğur Erdoğan said that when Denizli is mentioned the textile and apparel industry fir

Mar182020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Aramid Fiber Yarns Reduces Weight

Technical Textiles

KARL MAYER set up a far-reaching development project, entitled “COP MAX 5 Aramid”, for processing high-performance fibres on multiaxial warp knitting machines. Aramid fibre yarns are now widely used in technical applications. They are used in composites, for example, in hard ballistic systems, lightweight transport containers and laminated, high-performance sails, but they are also used in protective textiles – usually in woven textiles – for clothing. Compared to glass and carbon fibres that are also used, the specific characteristics of aramid yarns give them advantages that can be used in a wide variety of applications – but these come at a price. In particular, they have an exceptional impact resistance and energy absorption capacity. Unlike the versions made from carbon or glas

Jan182020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Maximising Efficiency With KARL MAYER

Technical Textiles

KARL MAYER has opened a new R&D centre for denim in Italy. KARL MAYER ROTAL expanded its denim centre of excellence with an in-house show for its customers and celebrated at the same time the 50th anniversary of its birth. There is now a brand new competence centre featuring a GREENDYE pilot installation, academy, show room and meeting rooms in an area covering 500 m². The expansion offers customers new opportunities to make their production more efficient and sustainable, as demonstrated by an event programme that included a factory tour, machinery show and specialist presentations. 13 Metre Long Pilot Installation Around 34 representatives from international customers accepted the invitation to Mezzolombardo. The guests were particularly impressed by the 13-metre-long pilot

Nov202019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

KARL MAYER at Techtextil INDIA

Technical Textiles

KARL MAYER with integrated presentation at Techtextil INDIA with expansion to include composites. KARL MAYER participated with its Business Units Warp Knitting, Warp Preparation and Technical Textiles in the seventh Techtextil INDIA trade in the Bombay Exhibition Centre from 20 to 22 November 2019 . The innovative world market leader will be there with a 20 m² stand in the German Pavilion. At this year's trade fair, there will now also be an area for composite materials with the World of Composites. KARL MAYER Technical Textiles hopes that this expansion will have a positive effect on the visitor response. “Composites are an important area in India. Until now, there has been no specific trade fair for this sector,” says Hagen Lotzmann, the Sales Manager for the KARL MAYER Technische

Nov82019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Monforts at Techtextil India

Nonwoven, Technical Textiles

Monforts will be providing information on its extensive range of coating and finishing technologies for the production of nonwovens and technical textiles at the forthcoming Techtextil India exhibition. “India has one of the largest working-age populations in the world and a complete textile value chain for both natural and synthetic fibres.” says Monforts Head of Denim Hans Wroblowski. In addition, he adds, India’s government, through its Ministry of Textiles, has been actively promoting the growth of technical textiles through various programmes based on investment promotion, subsidies, the creation of infrastructure and the stimulation of consumption. As a result, India’s Ministry of Textiles is forecasting that the growth of technical textiles in the country will be over 18% annu