Polyolefins

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Challenging and Changing Environment

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Driving the Future of Lightweight Mobility Design

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Close-up of polypropylene fibers. Photo Adobe Stock

Low-Cost Fibers for a Diverse Range of Commodity Products Far from being the most glamorous fiber on the market, polyolefin fibers are nevertheless an important material for the technical textiles …

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The 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC), attracted more than 500 visitors from 32 companies, including representatives from around 270 companies, organizations and institutions. Photo courtesy of Dornbirn GFC

The Earth Held Center Stage in Dornbirn GFC Discussions The 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) has been a cornerstone of the industry for more than 60 years, providing a …

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Zeta-Light particle damping. Photo courtesy Autoneum

Demand is Growing for Lightweight Materials in Automotive and Other Transportation Markets In the new era of mobility, with electrification at the forefront, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are looking for …

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BASF is supplying Asahi Kasei’s Roica division with biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran to produce sustainable stretch fiber. Photo courtesy BASF

The fiber intermediates market continues to grow with rising demand for textiles, automotive and packaging materials, but is increasingly being driven by sustainability concerns and environmental regulations. Fiber intermediates are …

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As part of its sustainability strategy, Volkswagen is increasing the use of recycled materials in the ID family. Photo courtesy of Volkswagen

Textiles Ensure Safety, Performance, Comfort and Reliability in Transportation Transportation, which includes the automotive, aerospace, railways and marine sectors, represents one of the largest markets for technical textiles, with fibers …

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