Research reports

Textile finishing producers should be enabled to use mobile systems and matrix production strategies through a versatile shopfloor framework. Matrix production combines the advantages of make-to-order production (flexibility) and classic flow production (productivity) through adaptive and agile process chains. The project also integrates employees into this production strategy and creates the manufacturer-independent basis for cooperative matrix production.

The aim of the research project was the development of an innovative composite nonwoven based on kunit and meltblown technologies. The focus was set on increasing the efficiency and flexibility of nonwoven production in order to achieve higher performance and adaptability.

Within the scope of the project, efforts were focused on developing and integrating electrically conductive materials into elastic textiles. The aim was the creation of intelligent, stretchable surfaces, specifically intended for use in music therapy for individuals with profound multiple disabilities.

The aim of this research project was a comparison of the textile manufacturing processes weaving, warp knitting and knitting for the production of thermoregulating, three-dimensional spacer textiles.

Project aim was the development of sustainable pocket filters that perform as well as today's models.

The aim of the research project is to develop efficient, textile-based heating elements to reduce the heat flow from the interior into the outer shell of the building.

The aim of the research project was to develop user-friendly, knitted, single-layer, active laser protection gloves that are suitable for industrial and medical applications on laser systems in the spectral range of near-infrared radiation.

The aim of the project was the development of new working methods and criteria for determining and evaluating the functional life of biodegradable geosynthetics.

The aim was to merge innovative combinations of modern production technologies and sustainable design strategies in the form of a multifunctional play mat.

The aim of the research project was the development of an ecological hotmelt coating based on PLA (polylactide, polylactic acid) for technical textiles.

Currently, the industrial use of lightweight solutions often fails due to the high material and manufacturing costs. There are also unanswered questions about the ecological aspects of recycling and reuse. Innovative approaches were developed in the VliesComp project in this area of conflict.

The aim of the research project was to develop hydrolysis and chemical resistant hot melt adhesive composites for process air and air conditioning applications, taking into account hygiene requirements.

The research project focussed on the application of innovative copper dispersions, which were converted into conductive layers using conventional drying or sintering processes.

The aim of the "Raw material classification of recycled fibres" project was to produce yarn from used textiles with the lowest possible loss of properties by optimising the tearing processes in the treatment of textile waste in combination with adjustments to the spinning process.

The starting point of the project was the Covid 19 pandemic, which brought about a drastic change in our way of life. One of the most important protective measures was the wearing of face masks. These also serve as a general protection against airborne pathogens.

In the course of the project, a technical prototype for the desizing of carbon fibres was developed. The research project was implemented in the area of Textile Lightweight Engineering at STFI together with the partners Nomaco GmbH, Cobes GmbH and the Chair of Forming and Joining at Chemnitz University of Technology.

The aim of the research project was the development of a process for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly production of artificial leather by using UV-curable coatings. The focus was set on the application of artificial leather in the field of technical textiles for use in automobiles and as contract textiles. The aim was to develop a soft, elastic, scratch-resistant, durable and dirt-resistant material.

In the project "Multifunctional 3D printing on textiles", a 3D printing process for textiles was developed using a 2-component print head to generate at least three functional modifications. These were generated by a defined adjustment of the mixing ratio of two pasty materials.

Improved quality for nonwovens made from high-performance fibres and longer lifetime due to optimised card clothing and adapted online control as well as integration of the online wear analysis into the process and developing of an industrial adapted version

As part of the futureTex project HPF Garnitur, a digital monitoring system was developed that analyses the wear of card clothing. In the sense of Industry 4.0, this enables maintenance-optimised process control, so that the necessity of the upcoming clothing change can first be checked online.

The aim of the ZIM project EcoCutPro was the development of a flame-retardant ecological cut protection coating and its implementation in an industrial application process.