Reusable rather than single-use: Innovative, washable composite materials for infection control have been developed at the STFI. The result is protective gowns and head covers with high filtration performance and good water vapour permeability.
Bacterial cellulose for functional textiles: Functionalisation experts at the STFI have developed new coating and printing pastes for protection, decoration, conductivity and sensor technology.
In technical applications, surface structures subjected to mechanical stress are often monitored only at specific points or after the fact. This development presents a solution based on knitted structures.
Researchers at the STFI have developed a bio-based and biodegradable textile composite for particle-filtering respirators, as well as a novel, environmentally friendly antiviral finish for it.
An eco-friendly, flame-retardant, abrasion-resistant and segmented protective coating, including a backing material, for fire-fighting clothing and for personal and occupational safety.
The chitosan-based textile finishes proved to be highly biodegradable, but still have shortcomings in terms of certain functionalities and durability.
Biodegradable textile coatings Weiterlesen »
The STFI has successfully applied thermoplastic polyurethanes to textiles using direct and transfer printing processes as an alternative to PVC-based imitation leather.
TPE Artificial leather Weiterlesen »
A novel combination of 3D printing and UV-LED curing has been developed for the digital, partial Functionalisation of textiles, such as sports bandages.
