Technical Textile Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 2nd Quarter 2013
This report provides information on the latest developments in absorbent materials for oil spillages, electromagnetic wave blocking apparel, fibres for technical textiles, filter media, medical textiles, radiation blocking fabric, smart materials, technical textiles for medical applications and technical textiles for protective apparel. The report includes news from the following innovative companies and organisations: Ahlstrom, AMSilk, Centre for Applied Research at Tecnalia Research, Fraunhofer-Einrichtung f?r Modulare Festk?rper-Technologien (EMFT -- Fraunhofer Research Institution for Modular Solid State Technologies), Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), Kelheim Fibres, Nano Labs, Smuggler, Tailorlux, Teijin, Texas Tech University, Wyss Institute and XLIM Institut de Recherche.
SUMMARY
ABSORBENT MATERIALS FOR OIL SPILLAGES
A research study has found that low micronaire cotton is highly effective at absorbing crude oil
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE BLOCKING APPAREL
Smuggler has developed a range of suits which can block electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phones
FIBRES FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
AMSilk has developed a proprietary process for producing recombinant spider silk fibre on an industrial scale
Kelheim Fibres has developed a new viscose fibre incorporating luminescent pigments which provide it with a unique “fingerprint”
FILTER MEDIA
Ahlstrom has developed a new material called Captimax for use in fuel filters
MEDICAL TEXTILES
Nano Labs has developed an innovative haemostatic material which helps to stop blood flow in wounds
RADIATION BLOCKING FABRIC
Teijin has developed a new fabric which is able to block radiation
SMART MATERIALS
Scientists at Harvard University have developed a new material which changes from being hydrophobic to hydrophilic as it is stretched
TECHNICAL TEXTILES FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Researchers at the Centre for Applied Research at Tecnalia Research and Innovation have developed a new fabric which is able to change its shape and rigidity
TECHNICAL TEXTILES FOR PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Researchers have developed new gloves which can change colour to indicate the presence of a toxic substance
ABSORBENT MATERIALS FOR OIL SPILLAGES
A research study has found that low micronaire cotton is highly effective at absorbing crude oil
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE BLOCKING APPAREL
Smuggler has developed a range of suits which can block electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phones
FIBRES FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
AMSilk has developed a proprietary process for producing recombinant spider silk fibre on an industrial scale
Kelheim Fibres has developed a new viscose fibre incorporating luminescent pigments which provide it with a unique “fingerprint”
FILTER MEDIA
Ahlstrom has developed a new material called Captimax for use in fuel filters
MEDICAL TEXTILES
Nano Labs has developed an innovative haemostatic material which helps to stop blood flow in wounds
RADIATION BLOCKING FABRIC
Teijin has developed a new fabric which is able to block radiation
SMART MATERIALS
Scientists at Harvard University have developed a new material which changes from being hydrophobic to hydrophilic as it is stretched
TECHNICAL TEXTILES FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Researchers at the Centre for Applied Research at Tecnalia Research and Innovation have developed a new fabric which is able to change its shape and rigidity
TECHNICAL TEXTILES FOR PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Researchers have developed new gloves which can change colour to indicate the presence of a toxic substance
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Image showing how the hydrophobicity of the new material is altered when it is stretched
Figure 2: Image showing a glove which has changed colour in the presence of a toxic substance
Figure 1: Image showing how the hydrophobicity of the new material is altered when it is stretched
Figure 2: Image showing a glove which has changed colour in the presence of a toxic substance
