SecTex
This ballistic composite fabric, based on non-woven materials, can be used to retrofit structural elements such as shooting ranges.
Surgical cooling garments
The STFI has developed active cooling garments for surgeons and insulating patient drapes. These prevent wound contamination caused by perspiration.
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Filament coating with graphite
The STFI has developed a spinning chamber for coating filaments with graphite in order to reduce internal friction in fibre ropes. This makes them a viable alternative to steel wire ropes.
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Techtextil 2026
At Techtextil 2026, the STFI will be showcasing initiatives for the circular textile economy and presenting solutions for a healthy and safe life. Come and visit us from 21–24 April 2026 in Frankfurt am Main.
Desizing II
The ebeam process has been further developed; in this process, high-energy accelerated electrons strike the surface of textile fabrics and break down any adhering finishes.
PESCO-UP
The PESCO-UP project is developing a sustainable process to convert PES/CO waste into single-type, high-quality materials. January marked the halfway point.
Greentex
Green nets instead of grey walls for disused industrial buildings, transforming them into productive green spaces using sustainable materials.
KIMONO
Manufacturers of clothing for people with atopic dermatitis are seeking to bridge the gap between individual customer requirements and data processing for production preparation. The STFI has now presented such a model.
AVK Award 2025
Third place went to FIBRE and STFI for the development of highly integrated organic sheets based on hybrid rCF non-woven fabrics and the associated thermoforming process.
Laserfix
Laserfix now offers a consolidation technology for non-woven fabrics, as well as the ability to produce textile semi-finished products optimised for load-bearing applications.
KendyrTEX
How over-salted farmland in Central Asia can be brought back into cultivation using kendyr, and how textile production can succeed as an alternative to cotton.
Biodegradable textile coatings
The chitosan-based textile finishes proved to be highly biodegradable, but still have shortcomings in terms of certain functionalities and durability.
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