Tech Notes

Karl Mayer has produced 4D-knit products on a jacquard double needle bar raschel machine in a gauge of E 28. The warp knitted spacer fabrics are produced on a RDPJ 6/2 EL FB, previously in gauge E 24. Material processed in a gauge of E 28 is typically suitable for elastic sportswear items. The RDPJ …

Trützschler’s new pre-cleaner CL-X increases productivity and lowers energy consumption while treating cotton before it is processed in mixers and fine cleaners. The pre-cleaner saves up to 30% in energy and features an air separator to reduce the transport air and limit exhaust air. The CL-X also has a maximum continuous production of 1,600 kilograms …

Polartec announced the elimination of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) in its durable water repellent (DWR) treatments across its line of performance fabrics. The non-PFAS treatment comes as part of Polartec’s EcoEngineering initiative. The new weather protection fabric treatment will be used in Hardface, Power Shield, Power Shield Pro, NeoShell and Windbloc products. It will also extend …

Asahi Kasei’s sustainable nonwoven fabric Bemliese has been certified as “OK biodegradable MARINE” by TUV Austria Belgium. Bemliese is also certified for industrial compost, home compost and soil biodegradability. The material is made of cotton linter and is suitable for disposable goods and applications such as cosmetic facial masks, hygiene applications and medical sterilization and …

The Veocel brand has launched a new offering in its lyocell fibers with Dry technology. The Dry technology by Lenzing allows cellulosic Veocel branded lyocell fibers to achieve the liquid-controlling properties of hydrophobic fibers on a biodegradable, botanic-derived materials. Veocel branded fibers are certified biodegradable and compostable under various conditions. The lyocell fibers with Dry …