Fibres and Yarns

The Fibre and Yarns Technology division focuses on the systematic development of materials and the in-process quality assessment of natural fibres, particularly those of plant origin. On a fully integrated short-staple production line for the manufacture of slivers, yarns and twisted yarns, fibres are processed from raw material through to the finished twisted yarn. Fibre quality is measured and assessed both in its initial state and after each individual process stage.

A further focus lies on functionalised speciality fibres as well as fibres from various recycling processes. Their suitability for the staple fibre spinning process is tested in terms of both materials and process technology in order to make reliable assessments regarding spinnability, process stability and yarn quality.

For applications in lightweight construction and fibre composites, oriented structures are also developed for fibre composite construction. Carded sliver, strand and tape structures serve as semi-finished textile products to specifically exploit the potential properties of oriented reinforcing fibres.

The combination of material testing and evaluation, process expertise, and semi-finished product and product development opens up a wide range of potential for industrial applications in the fields of textile technology, recycling and fibre composites.