Know-How and Tradition: Technical Textiles from the Neckar-Alb Region
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One region, three areas of strength • Businesses that are world market leaders.
Perfectly networked sectors. Young, highly qualified and motivated employ- ees. Stuttgart Trade Fair and the Airport are right around the corner.
• Universities of international repute and with best ties to economics, research on a world-class level. • Idyllic valleeys, rugged rocks, mountains, castles, lively cities.
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Preface The significance of technical textiles has increased rapidly over the past few years. In Germany alone the production of technical textiles has grown by approx. 40% since 1990. During this time German companies have established the leading position in this segment with an international market share of currently 45%. The Neckar-Alb region has always been the main textile hub, and it is still home to many major textile companies today. The region also has several higher education establishments as well as private and public research and development institutes. These include the Institute of Textile Technology and Process Engineering (ITV) in Denkendorf, the Technology and Development Centre (TEZ) of Groz-Beckert in Albstadt, the Technology Workshop (Technologiewerkstatt) for Technical Textiles in Albstadt and the Research Association for Textile Technology Albstadt (FTA). The region thus offers great potential and meets all the requirements to benefit from the technical textiles growth sector in the long term.
Dr Thomas Lindner President of the CCI (chamber of commerce and industry) Reutlingen and chairman of the CCI-committee Zollernalbkreis
Dr Thomas Lindner is the chairman of the management board of Groz-Beckert KG and president of the German machinery and plant manufacturing association (VDMA). He is also vice president of the CCI (chamber of commerce and industry) Reutlingen and chairman of CCI-committee Zollernalbkreis.
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Textile Region Neckar-Alb Upward trend for technical textiles
The most well-known calling card of the textile region Neckar-Alb is probably the Outlet City Metzingen. In the town where Hugo Boss is based, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of men’s fashion, a paradise for shoppers has become established that literally attracts customers from around the world. The excellent products of other fashion labels from the region also boast an international clientele: Marc Cain, Mey, Nina von C. and Sanetta, as well as sports brands such as Erima, Trigema and Uhlsport, to name just a few. In addition to these strong brands, the region is also home to other textile firms – not just clothing manufacturers, but also specialists for technical textiles. This potential was recognised early on. Today, they provide a diverse offering that includes protective textiles, functional textiles for sports as well as textiles for use in medicine and in the automotive industry. The Neckar-Alb region has become firmly established as a centre for technical textiles. Proximity to the user industries is and always has been very useful. The Neckar-Alb region with its administrative districts of Tübingen, Reutlingen and Zollernalb borders on the automotive manufacturing site Stuttgart; to its south you find the medical technology stronghold Tuttlingen. The Neckar-Alb region furthermore includes the Medical Valley Hechingen and Tübingen University with its clinical centre and many research establishments. The German institute for textile and fibre research in Denken-
dorf (DITF) and the two textile universities Albstadt-Sigmaringen and Reutlingen ensure well-qualified recruits and new stimulus. Such direct contact with other industries and to science and research is of great benefit for the development of technical textiles. There is a reason why this market is considered a future market with huge growth potential. To pool traditional regional competences and to promote pioneering innovation, the chamber of commerce and industry (CCI) Reutlingen has set up the Cluster Technical Textiles Neckar-Alb in February 2012. In April 2014 the cluster already had 50 members. Potential members from outside the Neckar-Alb region are also welcome. The cluster’s management supports its member companies in the implementation of innovative ideas through internationalisation efforts and technology transfer. Central topics have so far included smart materials, 3D textiles, protective clothing and pharma underwear with active ingredients. Other topics of the future such as building textiles, hygiene and interior design are in the planning phase. The association’s public image as Cluster Technical Textiles Neckar-Alb promotes synergies and internal cooperation, and it enhances the international visibility of its member companies. Thus, the cluster exhibits for example at many industry trade fairs like the Techtextil with joint booths.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Cluster Technical Textiles Neckar-Alb c/o CCI Reutlingen Birgit Krattenmacher Hindenburgstr. 54, D-72762 Reutlingen Phone: +49 7121 201-257 Fax: +49 7121 201-4257 Email:
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Members of the Cluster Technical Textiles Neckar-Alb, Germany artecs GmbH, Balingen artecs GmbH produces technical yarns (including with anti-static properties) and functional fabrics (including with shield function and antimicrobial effect).
www.artecs.de
Edelweiss Maschenstoffe Herter GmbH & Co.KG, Albstadt Edelweiss Maschenstoffe Herter is an important producer of mesh fabrics for underwear, sports cloths as well as for the use in the field of technical textiles.
www.jetter-und-herter.de
BRÜCKNER Textile Technologies GmbH + Co. KG, Leonberg Your system partner for complete plant systems to finish woven and knitted fabrics: drying, thermal fixing, condensing, continuous dying, sanforizing, compacting.
www.brueckner-textil.de
Erich Roller GmbH & Co. KG, Albstadt Textile dyeing and finishing: washing, beaching, dyeing. Special finishings such as sanitized, aloe vera, silver protection.
www.erich-roller.de
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Eschler Textil GmbH, Balingen Manufacturer of innovative knitted goods for technical areas of application: medical textiles, carriers, EXPO, cleaning textiles.
Buck GmbH & Co KG, Bondorf We produce technical knitted products made from special materials using innovative machines and devices from our own in-house production.
www.buck-tsp.com
Regional industrial and employers’ confederation.
We specialise in technical textiles with coating. You, too, will be amazed!
Fachvereinigung Wirkerei-Strickerei Albstadt e.V., Albstadt
Carl Meiser GmbH & Co. KG NOPMA technische Textilien Meiser Textile Processing, Albstadt
www.nopma.de
www.eschler.de
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CHT R. Beitlich GmbH, Tübingen For more than 50 CHT/BEZEMA has been very successful in the development, manufacture and distribution of auxiliary material for the textile processing industry.
www.cht.com
Digel Sticktech GmbH & Co. KG, Pfullingen Producer of textile heating systems, smart textiles, fibre composite structures and tailored fibre placement.
www.digel-sticktech.de
Faiss-Textil GmbH, Balingen Innovation - quality - flexibility – Specialist for knitted fabrics and partner to the textile industry for more than 45 years. Most recent innovation: spacer fabric FAISS-3D-FLEX – with climate control.
www.faiss.de
FILACON Systems by Tajima GmbH, Winterlingen Supplier of tow-placement machines, wire embedding machines and associated software.
www.filacon.com
Forschungsgesellschaft für Textiltechnik Albstadt FTA mbH, Albstadt Research and development in the field of technical textiles.
www.fta-textile.com Dresdner Spitzen, Dresden
Producer of elastic and rigid laces from 1cm till 330cm width in a full-integrated production facility with own design, raschel- & jaquardmachines, dye house and finishing department.
www.dresdnerspitzen.com
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Members of the Cluster Technical Textiles Neckar-Alb, Germany Fuchshuber Techno Tex GmbH, Lichtenstein Supplier of high-performance textile goods for personal protection and technical applications (flame-retardant, cut resistance, air-conditioning, heat insulating).
www.fttex.com
Gebrüder Conzelmann GmbH & Co. KG, Albstadt
Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Albstadt-Ebingen 3000 students in 10 bachelor’s and 8 master’s degrees. Faculties: engineering with 3 degrees in textiles, life sciences, business and computer science. Practical training, modern laboratories, close contacts to companies, small groups.
www.hs-albsig.de
Full service underwear manufacturer (embroidery, finishing, manufacture, storage, dispatch). Brand: conta.
Hochschule Reutlingen - RRI, Research Group Process Engineering and Product Development, Reutlingen
www.conta.de
Renewable raw materials, fibre technology, dissociation technology, process technology, textile finishing non-woven fabrics. www.reutlingen-university.de/forschung/forschungszentren-gruppen/ textile-verfahrenstechnik.html
Gruschwitz GmbH Tech-Twists, Leutkirch Our core competence lies in the development and manufacture of technical yarns.
www.gruschwitz.com
Hochschule Reutlingen, School of Textiles & Design
Bachelor’s degrees: international fashion retail, textile technology – textile management, textile design – fashion design, transportation interior design. Master’s degrees: textile design, fashion design, transportation interior design, artistic conception, textile technology – textile management.
GÜHRING oHG, Sigmaringen-Laiz Perfect chipping: supplier of drilling tools, treading tools, milling tools, reamers, PKD/CBN tools, sinking tools, gun drills and tensioning means.
www.guehring.de
www.td.reutlingen-university.de
H. Stoll GmbH & Co. KG, Reutlingen
Johann Mauz und Sohn, Burladingen
Flat knitting machines and technology for fashion and technical applications.
www.stoll.com
Händel + Diller GmbH knitting company, Balingen H+D specializes in plush qualities and fine elastic jerseys (single & double), uni, stripe or jacquard, made from cellulosic and synthetic yarns for clothing and all sorts of technical applications.
www.haendel-diller.de/en
Hermann Textilhandels GmbH, Albstadt Yarn trading and distributor: universal supplier of yarns and fibres for the entire textile industry.
www.hermann-textil.com
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Knit accessories / technical knitted fabrics / medical knitted fabrics / ESD knitted fabrics / natural products for babies.
www.strickzutaten-mauz.de
Karl Conzelmann GmbH + Co. KG, Albstadt Manufacturer of underwear undergarments lingerie underclothes. Brands: Nina von C., bruno banani.
www.conzelmann.de M&A Dieterle GmbH, Ottenbach Construction, welding of various materials, processing (CNC milling, boring milling, CNC portal milling etc.). assembly and repairs.
www.ma-dieterle.de
Members of the Cluster Technical Textiles Neckar-Alb, Germany Maute + Renz Textil GmbH
Nextrusion GmbH, Bobingen
Besides the production of fashionable clothing textiles, MR-création has specialized in the production of functional mesh fabrics for workwear and for use in technical application areas. Thus, MR-création produces elastic fabrics for shielding against sunray or electrosmog, silver textilies for patients with neurodermatitis, and others.
Nextrusion offers under the brand name QualiFil® a vast range of high performance polyester monofilaments but also yarns consisting of other melt spun polymers like PBT, PPS, PA, TPE-E, PEN und PLA.
www.mr-creation.de
www.nextrusion.de
Mayer & Cie GmbH & Co. KG, Albstadt
REGINE GmbH / IQtrim Ltd. Solution Partners, Albstadt
Mayer&Cie. is the worldwide leading manufacturer of circular knitting machines. Quality, innovation and reliability are the attributes which characterizes our company for almost 110 years.
www.mayerandcie.com
www.reginegmbh.com
Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG, Meßstetten-Tieringen
rökona Textilwerk GmbH, Tübingen
Mattes & Ammann is a manufacturer of textile surfaces for technical purposes in the area of stitch large circular knitting / warp knitting / circular knitting for industry vehicle / matrasses / aircraft / hygiene…
www.mattesammann.de
Our reflective IQseen materials and decorative IQperform transfers and silicone elastics have a creative impact („Creative Impulse“), and ensure the functionality and beautiful design of your sportswear and work clothes.
Production of warp knit fabrics - finishing - ready-made Application areas: buildtech - clothtech - indutech - medtech - mobiltech Technology driver - family-conscious company - great place to work.
www.roekona.de
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MEMMINGER-IRO GmbH, Dornstetten
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gesperrt 50 We are the market leader when it comes to advanced technology in process engineering for yarn in-feed, control equipment and lubrication systems for knitting machines – be it circular knitting machines, seamless machines, stocking and sock machines, warp knit and flat knit machines.
www.memminger-iro.de
roma-Strickstoff-Fabrik Rolf Mayer GmbH & Co.KG, Balingen Technical textiles, smart textiles, heatable textiles, covering fabrics, acoustic textiles, work clothes and ladies’ outerwear.
www.roma-strickstoffe.de
Stadt (City) Albstadt Fritz Moll Textilwerke GmbH & Co. KG, Altshausen
Albstadt is the urban centre of the Südwestalb region, situated between Stuttgart and Lake Constance. This is where many regional textile companies are based.
Highly specialized manufacturer of elastic and unelastic ribbons and spacer fabrics. Development and production 100% MADE IN GERMANY.
www.albstadt.de
www.moll-textil.com
Taubert Textil GmbH, Freising Natural and Medical Sciences Institute (NMI) at University of Tuebingen, Reutlingen Application-oriented research on the interface between bio- and material sciences. Research focus is on surface and interface technology including adhesive systems, functional surfaces, microsystem and nanotechnology.
Own warp knitting, dyeing and finishing factory. Products: High-elastic corsetry and lingerie warp knit fabrics, technical warp knit fabrics in PA, PES and PES fire-retardant, as well as pure silk and customized fabrics on request.
www.taubert.com
www.nmi.de
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Members of the Cluster Technical Textiles Neckar-Alb, Germany TEXTILCHEMIE DR. PETRY GMBH, Reutlingen We are producers of chemical auxiliaries for the textile industry. Our product range includes auxiliaries for pretreatment, dyeing, finishing, coating and printing of all kinds of fibres.
www.drpetry.de
Württembergische Spiralsiebfabrik GmbH, Ebersbach/Fils Spiral sieves for many applications (paper, textile, filter and food industry etc.) made from many different monofilaments (e.g. polyester, polyamide, PPS and PEEK).
www.wuertt-sf.de
Textildruckerei Mayer GmbH, Meßstetten
Wide range of printing techniques and many of our own print ideas: motif printing, rotation, rouleaux, flock, subli transfer, graphics.
ZUE Zwirnerei Untereggingen GmbH, Eggingen
www.textildruckerei-mayer.de
Specialist in finishing synthetic yarns (polyamide and polyester) through texturing and/or twisting.
www.zue-garne.de
Traugott Baumann KG, Winterlingen Technical yarns, filament twisting, draw winding, air texturing, selvedge yarns, leno yarns, sewing and embroidery yarns, separation thread
Honorary members:
www.baumann-zwirne.de
Astronaut Professor Dr Ernst Messerschmid Dipl. Ing. Willy Knecht, textile engineer Dipl. Ing. Werner Ring, textile engineer
tvb Textil-Vertrieb-Beratungs-GmbH, Winterlingen tvb is producing finest circular knitted and spacer fabrics. Our fabrics are processed in the garment industry (sports, lingerie and corsetry) and in technical applications. Most of our qualities are suitable for thermally deforming (moulding). Our production sites are in Winterlingen/ Germany and in Qingdao/ China.
www.tvb-gmbh.com Techtextil 2013: hall 4.1 / booth A40
W+R GmbH, Metzingen W+R GmbH develops and produces high-quality protective gloves for industry and the trade, the fire service and the police. Innovative technical textiles and fine leather create a high standard of cut, heat and cold protection.
www.wr24.de
Weber & Heusser GmbH & Co. KG, Albstadt Supplier of standard / effect yarns for: circular knit, flat knit, weaving, doubling mill, dye works, all companies processing yarn.
www.weberheusser-yarns.com
Weber&Heusser Jede Menge Garne Weber&Heusser GmbH&Co.KG · Telefon 07431 9584-0 · www.weberheusser-yarns.com
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Shielding fabric for using in building plaster
Painter repair fabric, processing of interior plaster
Shielding efficiency shielding fabric 200 MHz – 2.4 GHz
Copyright of all pictures: artecs GmbH
Shielding curtain Trevira CS® (fire protection classifiction B1)
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artecs GmbH Textiles for shielding against electrosmog or with antibacterial properties From radio waves and WLAN to mobile radiation: these days many electronic devices emit electromagnetic waves, which can affect people’s health and quality of life. Suitable shielding textiles can provide protection from electromagnetic waves. artecs GmbH will present such textiles and other functional textiles at the Techtextil 2013 in hall 3.1 at booth A02 and H86. The problem of electrosmog will continue to rise in the future. Because there are a number of possible health risks associated with it, people are on the lookout for protection against electromagnetic waves and fields. One such possibility is using suitable textiles as a shield. artecs GmbH produces such fabrics and technical yeans for use in construction as reinforcement fabric or painter fabric for personal safety and specifically to shield rooms from audio monitoring (Bluetooth, WLAN) or for use in clinics (ECG rooms). artecs GmbH also offers yarns with antistatic properties for the areas hometech (carpets, curtains, covering fabrics) or for use in protective work clothing. In combination with Trevira CS® these yarns have also been assigned to fire protection classification B1. For medical use and
sports clothing, artecs supplies yarns with antibacterial properties and conductive yarns that can, for instance, be used for heatable textiles.
The yarn behind the functional textiles is called Protect-fil® Protect-fil® combines a functional core with silver-plated continuous multifilaments – adapted to the end number of the core yarn – and cladded fibres. The cladded fibres, depending on area of application and requirements, consist of natural fibres (such as cotton, viscose, linen), of chemical fibres (such as polyester, polyamide, aramid, Trevira CS®) or of glass fibres. Due the many possible combinations of different cladded fibres and cores, the different yarns – combined with intelligent bonding during textile production – offer almost endless possible applications.
Come and see us! Techtextil 2013 - Frankfurt, Germany, 11 – 13 June 2013 Hall 3.1 / Booth A02 and H86
Contact: artecs GmbH Rolf Schumacher Geislinger Straße 30 D-72336 Balingen Phone: +49 7433 38 5151 Fax: +49 7433 38 5152 Email:
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Copyright of all pictures: Faiss-Textil GmbH
spacer fabrics
mesh-optics
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Faiss-Textil Faiss introduces highly functional 3D knitted fabrics At the Techtextil 2013 in Frankfurt, Faiss Textil GmbH from Balingen presents the innovation FAISS-3D-FLEX. At booth H 22 in hall 3.1 the knitting specialist provides information about the innovative spacer fabrics and its advantages for various applications. For the first time the company uses the climate-regulating functional fibre Outlast®. Further new developments include Nomex and Kevlar circular knits, PU and silicone coatings, and new types of X-Static® with antibacterial effect.
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Innovative spacer fabrics: FAISS-3D-FLEX The knits developed by Faiss have two separate layers that are linked by stiff spacer threads. The material is available in distances of up to five millimetres and in widths between 120 and 170 cm. Function, surface structure, thickness and colour can be tailored to customer needs. What’s more, the surfaces can be further finished, for instance with hydrophilic, hydrophobic and antibacterial treatment and many more.
Come and see us! Techtextil 2013 - Frankfurt, Germany, 11 – 13 June 2013 Hall 3.1 / Booth H22
Many advantages, many areas of application The structure of the knit creates a permanent climate zone with thermo-regulating properties. This makes them ideal for such diverse industries as automotive, home textiles, medicine and protective packaging. The spacer fabrics play a major role for clothing, such as functional underwear, protectors, bra cups, shoes, helmets and gloves. The material is light and tearproof, it has an excellent buffer zone and transports moisture well. Another advantage of the bi-elastic product is its easy manufacture even with very tight radii, because it can be welded using laser and ultrasound.
From anti-bacterial to climate regulating: innovative fabrics The material X-Static® has an anti-bacterial and odour-supressing function. The silver yarn prevents bacteria from multiplying and eases itchiness for people suffering from eczema for example. The fabric’s outstanding skin-friendliness has also been confirmed by the renowned research institute Hohenstein. The functional fibre of Outlast®, which has been used for the first time, promotes a feeling of wellbeing. When it comes into contact with skin it regulates body temperature and body and fabric exchange heat. Nomex circular knits have outstanding flame protection properties and are highly acid resistant. 12
Contact: Faiss-Textil GmbH Maschenstoffe Matthias Diebold, Sales management Ziegelei 9, D-72336 Balingen-Frommern Postfach 40 62, D-72332 Balingen Phone: +49 7433 9946-0 Fax: +49 7433 9946-64 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.faiss.de
Copyright of all pictures: Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen
Summer outfit
Winter outfit
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Albstadt-Sigmaringen University Improved sportswear for handbikers Collection: hand it! During the winter semester 2012/13 students of the masters course “textile and clothing management” at the Albstadt-Sigmaringen University together with the Hohenstein Institute for Textile Innovation worked on the project “improved sportswear for handbikers”. At the Techtextil 2013 in hall 3.1, booth C14, the new functional clothing for upper and lower body will be introduced. During its development, sequences of motion, thermo-regulation as well as the load profile of handbikers was taken into consideration. The project was inspired by the research project “development of sportswear for wheelchair users taking into account physiological and skin-sensory influencing factors” (AiF no. 17377 N) of the Hohenstein Institute for Textile Innovation.
Winter jacket “breath fit” (A. F. Jurk, F. Lehn, N. Sagadacni)
The handbiker jacket is made from elastic soft shell. The curved seam is hip-length and bordered with a band. The back section has no seams to prevent pressure marks and abrasion. A stand up collar protects the neck area from airflow. To facilitate getting dressed a two-way zip is integrated at the front in the middle, which is underlaid with an inside wind strip. There is a zip garage at the top end of the zip as chin protector. The long raglan sleeves offer high flexibility and also include cuffs with a thumb loop. A two-part insert made from mesh is under the sleeves, which (together with a very flat seam) prevents chafe marks.
Winter trousers “thermo fit” All clothing parts were cut in a figure-hugging way to prevent friction due to wrinkling.
Summer shirt “cool fit” (C. Lörcher, R. Vieth, K. Wagner)
On this summer shirt made from highly elastic knitted fabric flat side seams replace the cross seam stitching under the arms that are typical for T-shirts. This serves to avoid friction. The curvy seam of the hip-length shirt is perfectly aligned with the lying position of the handbiker. The CoolMax® fibre means that the shirt feels pleasantly cool on the skin. The material also ensures good thermoregulation, it dries quickly and is very robust. To avoid airflow in the neck area, the shirt is also fitted with an innovative buff solution. The buff is attached to the neckline by magnets that have been invisibly sewn into the fabric. The front is made from a wind-repellent yet stretchable material.
(E. Hain, C. Keil, M. Müller, J. Topp)
The winter trousers, which are cut in such a way that the summer trousers can be worn at the same time, reaches to the waist at the back in the middle and to the hips in the front waist area. It has rubber bands on all ends, which means the trousers don’t ride up and it prevents airflow, dirt and water from getting in. „thermo fit“ as reduced seam tracking. The seat and side seams are welded and taped off. The advantage here is that the seams look good and are flat as well as wind and waterproof. The winter trousers are made from a 3-layer laminate. Zips at the ends of the legs mean that the trousers can be put on and taken off easily. Latex appliqué give more grip when holding the legs while getting on and off the bike.
Come and see us! Techtextil 2013 - Frankfurt, Germany, 11 – 13 June 2013 Hall 4.1 / Booth C14
Summer trousers “warm fit” (B. Baumann, L. Nussmann, M. Scheffelmeier)
Straps made from elastic mesh guarantee a firm and comfortable fit. The crotch and buttock area has padding made from space fabric that aligns with the sitting position on the handbike. The lengthwise seams of the trousers are integrated in such a way that no pressure marks are produced. Because blood circulation of the legs is different for handbikers, cooling down must also be prevented in the summer. To do this, the item is fitted with a heat insulating compression fleece, which additionally supports blood circulation in the legs. Windstopper® is used for the thigh area. Zips at the bottom of the legs and an adjustable waist measurement make getting dressed easier.
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Contact: Albstadt-Sigmaringen University Jakobstraße 6 D-72458 Albstadt-Ebingen Phone: +49 7571 732-0 Web: www.hs-albsig.de
Paper machine clothing
Filter fabrics
Spacer fabrics
Bico-Fabric (heat set)
Fog harvesting Copyright of all pictures: Nextrusion GmbH
Monofilaments
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Nextrusion Versatile: monofilaments are conquering the market
Nextrusion GmbH is a leading manufacturer of monofilaments, delivering custom-made solutions for a wide range of technical needs. To do this, the company uses hotmelt spun polymers such as polyester and polyamide, as well as speciality polymers such as PPS and TPE-E and sustainable solutions like PLA.
All monofilaments by Nextrusion GmbH are made in Germany, are subject to stringent online process control and are distributed worldwide under the brand name of QualiFil®. QualiFil® is a trademark for competence, quality and innovation.
Come and see us! Nextrusion has developed the new polyester bicomponent monofilament AntiStat. It will be introduced at the Techtextil 2013 in Frankfurt (hall 4.1 / booth G21) together with other monofilaments. AntiStat protects from unwanted static build-up in industrial manufacturing processes. In a patented one-step process, two polymer streams are extruded almost simultaneously on polyester basis, which creates a core-mantle monofilament. The core is thus primarily reinforcement and the mantle has the functional property of dissipating static charge through the addition of carbon. AntiStat is available as a low and high-shrinking version with diameters between 0.33 and 0.70 mm. It has good core-mantle adhesion as well as resistance values of only 104 Ohm/cm.
Techtextil 2013 - Frankfurt, Germany, 11 – 13 June 2013 Hall 4.1 / Booth G21
Monofilaments in paper production Many customers use the monofilaments of Nextrusion GmbH to turn them into paper machine clothing (PMC), which in turn is used in all three sections of the paper machine (forming section, press section and drying section). The product brand DuraFil refers to monofilaments with greater abrasion resistance for longer run times and improved fibrillation stability, for example during the cleaning process using high-pressure jetting units. To counter the problem of contamination in the paper production process, monofilaments with improved cleaning properties were developed. The monofilaments are summarised under the product line EasyKleen.
High-performance monofilaments for special applications Nextrusion is also a major supplier of high-quality monofilaments for other demanding technical applications, such as in the area of filtration (especially solid-liquid separation), conveyor belt fabric, spacer textiles and reinforcing threads in textile constructions, cables, ropes and sports goods. Here very special monofilaments with flame-retardant properties are also used as well as monofilaments with particularly high elasticity, known by the name of ElasTer. 16
Contact: Nextrusion GmbH Bernd Fischer, Director Sales & Marketing Max-Fischer-Str. 11 D-86399 Bobingen Phone: +49 8234 99 1379 Fax: +49 8234 99 2879 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.nextrusion.de
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Copyright of all pictures: roekona Textilwerk GmbH
rökona Multi-talented full-service provider rökona focuses on sustainability and technology rökona Textilwerk GmbH as bluesign® system partner has focused its broad production chain on sustainability and the responsible use of resources. In addition to technological progress, the full-service company from Tübingen emphasises contaminant-free and high-quality technical textiles, offering a system partnership that includes everything from development and hosiery production to finishing and clothing manufacture. The Tübingen-based family company has been well known for its family-friendly staff policies for decades and has just been awarded the title “Great Place to Work”. “We want to transfer this philosophy of sustainability to our products”, says Arved Westerkamp, managing director of rökona Textilwerk GmbH about the bluesign® system partnership. “Throughout our production chain we have placed particular attention on the responsible use of resources and on only using harmless substances.” In addition to sustainability, speed also plays an important role for rökona: “In today’s fast-paced markets it is particularly important to push ahead with the planning of future projects together with our partners. Our broad expert knowledge in all of our core areas helps us do this, as do our state-of-the-art full-service capabilities“, says Westerkamp, who is also responsible for technology. In addition to the areas Indutech, Protech and Mobiltech, rökona will introduce exciting Clothtech innovations with liners and outer fabric at this year’s Techtextil. The
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focus of the broad and varied product range is on new structures, colours and especially functions. “We have been inspired by future trends as well as by the ideas that emerged in discussions with our customers”, Westerkamp continues. “We want to use these products to wow and surprise our business partners.”
Come and see us! Techtextil 2013 - Frankfurt, Germany, 11 – 13 June 2013 Hall 3.1 / Booth C84
Contact: rökona Textilwerk GmbH Schaffhausenstr. 101 D-72072 Tübingen Our sales team:
[email protected] For more information about the company, please also go to: www.roekona.de · www.bluesign.com
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Copyright of all pictures: Hohenstein Institute
roma Textile heating elements: drapable and elastic
roma-Strickstoffe has developed and patented a heatable knitted fabric that allows rapid and absolutely even heating. The fabric can be flexibly adapted to customer wishes. The textile heating elements made from this fabric will be introduced at the Techtextil 2013 – hall 3.1, booth A02. The electrically heatable knitted fabric has conductive threads knitted into a circular polyester knitted fabric at definable intervals in parallel to each other. The distance between the conducting threads and the choice of alloy for the conducting threads means that the voltage/electricity relation of the heating elements can vary and tailored to the customer’s needs and types of application. The fabric combines the advantages of circular knitting, such as high elasticity and processing flexibility, with the advantages of low-voltage heat generation. The integration into a knitted polyester fabric insulates the threads. The construction also ensures a high level of breathability and low moisture absorption at the same time.
ket, the textile heating elements ensure that the patient heating system can be draped around the patient’s body. During surgery, only the module that is in the area where the operation is performed has to be removed. The patient heating system thus ensures that the patient does not suffer from hypothermia before the anaesthetic, during the operation or in the recovery room. Other possible areas of application, such as heatable sportswear, motorbike, winter or cold storage clothing, heatable interior parts for the automotive industry (including heatable door panels, heatable seats, heatable armrests and heatable foot mats), heatable ski, bicycle and riding helmets as well as heatable medical prostheses, are currently being developed.
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The textile heating elements can be cut according to requirements from the electrically heatable knitted fabric. The fabric’s elasticity ensures that three-dimensional shapes can be covered with the fabric. The fabric can also withstand stretching and pressure to various degrees. The thickness of the fabric of only 0.5 mm means that the textile heating elements can be concealed directly under the surface (textile, leather) without impacting on look and feel. This also ensures the highest possible radiant heat. The following textile heating element applications are already being marketing or currently being launched: heatable mattresses or beds, a mattress for people allergic to dust mites, heatable waistcoats, a mobile heatable horse blanket (nominated for the Equitana 2013 innovation prize) and a textile patient heating system to prevent hypothermia. During 50% of operations in Germany the anaesthetic and the air-conditioning in the operating theatres causes patients to suffer from hypothermia, which can even include muscle tremors. To prevent hypothermia, roma, together with the Hohenstein institutes, has developed a textile patient heating system based on the textile heating elements. It consists of 6 modules, each one of which uses an integrated temperature sensor to stay at body temperature. Unlike other systems currently on the mar20
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Your Cluster for Technical Textiles in the Neckar-Alb Region in Germany Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the cluster and about technical textiles: Cluster Technical Textiles Neckar-Alb, c/o CCI Reutlingen Hindenburgstr. 54, D-72762 Reutlingen www.cluster-technische-textilien.de Birgit Krattenmacher, project manager Tel.: +49 7121 201 257 E-mail:
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[email protected] www.reutlingen.ihk.de Project Management Birgit Krattenmacher, project manager Cluster Technical Textilies Neckar-Alb Printing and Typesetting Schleunungdruck GmbH, Marktheidenfeld, Germany Edition 1.750 pices Cover Eschler Textil GmbH Costs 10,– Euro Mai 2013. All rights reserved. Reprint and reproduction on paper and electronic storage devices as well as entry into data networks only with permission of the publisher. ISBN 978-3-9815361-1-9
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