Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V.
Materials
Nonwovens
Fibrous materials
- Staple fibres from synthetic polymers: (PP, PES, PLA, PBS, PA, special fibres)
- Special fibres from non-polymers: metal, glass fibres, basalt fibres
- Organic animal natural fibres: sheep wool, alpaca wool
- Organic natural plant fibres: cotton, kapok, flax, hemp, leaf fibres
- Reclaimed fibres from textile production: waste and old clothes
Granules for extrusion
- Petrochemical polymers: PP, PES, PA, PEEK, PU
- Polymers from renewable raw materials: PLA, PBS
Contact
Patrick Engel, M. Sc. |
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Textile Lightweight Engineering
- Reinforcement fibres: carbon, glass, basalt, aramid and natural fibres
- Thermoplastic matrix materials: PP, PA, PES, PEI, PPS, PEEK
- Thermoset matrix materials: epoxy resins, polyester resins, polyurethanes, acrylic resins, bio-based resins
- Elastomer matrix systems: various EPDM compounds
- Mineral matrix systems: concrete
Contact
Christopher Albe, M. Sc. |
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Technical woven and knitted Fabrics
Fibres and yarns
- Natural fibres: cotton, hemp, coconut
- Man-made fibres: polyester, polypropylene, polyamide
- High performance fibres: Dyneema®, Aramid
- Mineral fibres: carbon, glass, basalt
- Conductive yarns: stainless steel wire, mixed yarns, silver-plated yarns
Sensors and actuators
- Electrically conductive: stainless steel wire, sensor foil
- Fibre optic material: polyester monofilament
Non-textile materials
- Wood
- Hay
- Straw
- Sand
- Gravel
- Ceramics
- Clay
Contact
Dipl.-Ing. Elke Thiele |
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Functionalisation I Composites
- Waterborne high viscosity coating systems
- 100 % coating systems (e.g. thermoplastic, UV-curing)
- Water-based low viscosity inks and finishes
- Functional pigments
Contact
Dr. rer. nat. Ralf Lungwitz |
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