Nonwoven pipe
Are tubular and hose structures made from circular-needled nonwovens a seamless alternative to flat-needled ones? At STFI, the relationships between materials and processes were investigated.
CannaPul
STFI and Fraunhofer IWU are currently working to establish a regional value chain for hemp bast in order to manufacture bio-based lightweight structural profiles.
HIOS
This manufacturing process integrates component development directly into the production of organic sheets. The method enhances the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of organic sheet production.
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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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.
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.