Technical Textile Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 2nd Quarter 2012
This report provides information on the latest developments in fabrics for technical textiles, fibres for technical textiles, finishing treatments, geosynthetics and textiles for medical devices. The report includes news from the following innovative companies and organisations: Agricel, Biomedical Structures (BMS), DSM, Lankhorst Ropes, National Nonwovens, Teijin Aramid, Teijin Techno Products, Texas A&M University, and Waseda University.
SUMMARY
FABRICS FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
National Nonwovens has introduced a new flame resistant (FR) fabric called Ultra-ProTechtor
FIBRES FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
DSM has developed a new high strength fibre called DM20 for the production of deep-water mooring ropes
Teijin Aramid has developed Twaron Tape D2800 which can be used to protect optical fibre cables
Teijin Techno Products has developed a new aramid nanofibre
FINISHING TREATMENTS
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed two new flame resistant (FR) polymer coatings for cotton fabric and polyurethane foam
GEOSYNTHETICS
Agricel has launched a new film farming system which uses 90% less water
TEXTILES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
Biomedical Structures (BMS) Has Developed a New Woven Textile for Use in Artificial
Tendons and Ligaments Using New Weaving Techniques
FABRICS FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
National Nonwovens has introduced a new flame resistant (FR) fabric called Ultra-ProTechtor
FIBRES FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
DSM has developed a new high strength fibre called DM20 for the production of deep-water mooring ropes
Teijin Aramid has developed Twaron Tape D2800 which can be used to protect optical fibre cables
Teijin Techno Products has developed a new aramid nanofibre
FINISHING TREATMENTS
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed two new flame resistant (FR) polymer coatings for cotton fabric and polyurethane foam
GEOSYNTHETICS
Agricel has launched a new film farming system which uses 90% less water
TEXTILES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
Biomedical Structures (BMS) Has Developed a New Woven Textile for Use in Artificial
Tendons and Ligaments Using New Weaving Techniques