Fiber Research Denkendorf

Man-Made Fibers International 1/2026 Production of the Infinity tapes from a textile carded sliver (Source: DITF) Due to their excellent mechanical properties and low weight, carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are increasingly being used in lightweight construction applications where high strength and rigidity combined with minimal weight are crucial. However, the growing use of CFRP is also accompanied by large quantities of carbon fiber waste.

Technical Textiles 4/2025 Determination of the cut-off angle with 1 light source, 2 diffuser, 3 measurement sample on motorized rotating stage, 4 collimating lens, 5 spectrometer (Source: DITF) When the sun is shining in the dark season, shading textiles face particular challenges. On the one hand, they should allow as much daylight as possible into the rooms.

Melliand International 3/2025 Dispersion of AGXX particles in the equipment fleet In collaboration with Heraeus, the DITF are developing fibers and textiles with a novel infection protection system. The basis is an antimicrobial mechanism of action licensed from Heraeus and marketed under the name AGXX.