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Tapes made from rCF show high tensile strength

September 1st, 2025

Researchers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) have developed tapes made from recycled carbon fibers that have nearly the tensile strength of virgin fibers. This work was part of the Infinity research project (03LB3006), which aimed to develop a sustainable recycling process for carbon fiber-reinforced plastics. Image: DITF Researchers at […]

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Cellulose textile innovation award nominees

April 1st, 2024

Berndt Köll, LENZING™ business development manager, emerging business, conducted a field test on the Stubai Glacier, which is protected with a nonwoven made from LENZING fibers. They are derived from responsibly managed wood sources and do not release microplastics into the environment. Image: Lenzing Organizations working in cellulose-based textiles have sustainability in their sights, and […]

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Looking back, looking ahead: Textile industry trends

April 1st, 2024

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) use a continuous coating line and thermoplastic processing methods to coat cellulose-based nonwoven fabrics with lignin compounds. Image: DITF A political, economic, social, technology (PEST) analysis on the smart and advanced textile industry for 2023 would likely show that “P” dominated, as politics has affected all […]

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Breakthroughs in advanced textiles: Smart objects that benefit play, on-skin smart interface, and more

October 1st, 2020

Smart objects support the benefits of play London, U.K.-based smart textile designer Michelle Rinow has unveiled her Transforming Touch series, which was developed based on research about the benefits of sensory play for adults. Her design methodology places emphasis on human interaction, connection and engagement through color and materials. Using cotton, silk and nylon blend […]

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