Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, October 2020
This report provides information on the latest developments in antiviral materials, carbon fibres, environmentally sustainable materials, face masks, fibres, fibres for nonwovens, filter media, materials for three-dimensional (3D) printing, medical textiles and wearable technology. The report includes information and analysis relating to the following innovative companies and other organisations: Ahlstrom-Munksj?, Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), Avgol, COMSATS University Islamabad, Empa, Fiberpartner, Google, Hexcel, Lenzing Group (Lenzing), Mann+Hummel, Mitsui Chemicals, PrimaLoft, Suominen, Technical Absorbents, Toray Industries (Toray) and University of Sheffield.
SUMMARY
ANTIVIRAL MATERIALS
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend) has developed new materials which have antiviral properties
CARBON FIBRES
Toray Industries (Toray) has developed a new carbon fibre and thermoplastic pellets which could be used in the manufacture of cost efficient composite components
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
A consortium of researchers based in Egypt has developed a method for extracting cellulosic fibres from date palms
FACE MASKS
Mitsui Chemicals has developed a reusable three-dimensionally (3D) printed face mask
FIBRES
Fiberpartner will expand the use of PrimaLoft’s biodegradable polyester fibres in a number of technical applications
Technical Absorbents has developed a new grade of superabsorbent fibre for use in the manufacture of advanced wound dressings
FIBRES FOR NONWOVENS
Lenzing has developed two new types of lyocell fibre as part of its Veocel Beauty range of fibres for beauty applications
FILTER MEDIA
Mann+Hummel has developed a new air filter which can help to reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning and ventilation systems
MATERIALS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTING
Hexcel has developed a new electrically conductive material for use in the manufacture of three-dimensionally (3D) printed aircraft components
MEDICAL TEXTILES
Ahlstrom-Munksj? has expanded its TrustShield range of medical protective fabrics
Researchers at Empa have developed new membranes which could be used in the manufacture of antibacterial wound dressings
Researchers at the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University Islamabad have collaborated in the development of new dressings which can accelerate the healing of chronic wounds and burns injuries
NONWOVENS
Ahlstrom-Munksj? has developed a range of nonwoven materials for use in the manufacture of face masks
Avgol has developed a range of environmentally sustainable nonwoven fabrics
Suominen has developed a nonwoven material for use in the manufacture of medical face masks
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Google is working on the development of cords which could be used to control smart clothing products and other electronic devices
ANTIVIRAL MATERIALS
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend) has developed new materials which have antiviral properties
CARBON FIBRES
Toray Industries (Toray) has developed a new carbon fibre and thermoplastic pellets which could be used in the manufacture of cost efficient composite components
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
A consortium of researchers based in Egypt has developed a method for extracting cellulosic fibres from date palms
FACE MASKS
Mitsui Chemicals has developed a reusable three-dimensionally (3D) printed face mask
FIBRES
Fiberpartner will expand the use of PrimaLoft’s biodegradable polyester fibres in a number of technical applications
Technical Absorbents has developed a new grade of superabsorbent fibre for use in the manufacture of advanced wound dressings
FIBRES FOR NONWOVENS
Lenzing has developed two new types of lyocell fibre as part of its Veocel Beauty range of fibres for beauty applications
FILTER MEDIA
Mann+Hummel has developed a new air filter which can help to reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning and ventilation systems
MATERIALS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTING
Hexcel has developed a new electrically conductive material for use in the manufacture of three-dimensionally (3D) printed aircraft components
MEDICAL TEXTILES
Ahlstrom-Munksj? has expanded its TrustShield range of medical protective fabrics
Researchers at Empa have developed new membranes which could be used in the manufacture of antibacterial wound dressings
Researchers at the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University Islamabad have collaborated in the development of new dressings which can accelerate the healing of chronic wounds and burns injuries
NONWOVENS
Ahlstrom-Munksj? has developed a range of nonwoven materials for use in the manufacture of face masks
Avgol has developed a range of environmentally sustainable nonwoven fabrics
Suominen has developed a nonwoven material for use in the manufacture of medical face masks
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Google is working on the development of cords which could be used to control smart clothing products and other electronic devices
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Comparison of Theta 3D mask with ordinary nonwoven mask
Figure 2: Facial sheet mask made from Veocel Beauty fibres
Figure 3: Airpocket Eco ePM10 50%
Figure 4: Three-dimensionally (3D) printed component made from HexPEKK EM
Figure 5: Nonwoven dressing and wax-coated cotton dressing
Figure 1: Comparison of Theta 3D mask with ordinary nonwoven mask
Figure 2: Facial sheet mask made from Veocel Beauty fibres
Figure 3: Airpocket Eco ePM10 50%
Figure 4: Three-dimensionally (3D) printed component made from HexPEKK EM
Figure 5: Nonwoven dressing and wax-coated cotton dressing
