2023

5. Dezember 2023

Vibrations lead the way

A navigation belt helps visually impaired people to reach their destination. The DITF have developed a contacting process with which these orientation aids can be produced more economically and conveniently. Photo: feelSpace GmbH



November 3, 2023

Pleated textile tube for the ventilation of surgical fields – the airflow ring (- can be seen at Medica 2023)

At MEDICA at the shared stand of Baden-Württemberg International, the DITF will be presenting a new development that can reduce infections during operations.



October 27, 2023

Lignin coating makes geotextiles made from environmentally friendly natural fibers durable

In civil engineering, synthetic textiles can be replaced by environmentally friendly biodegradable natural fibers. To prevent these from rotting too quickly, the DITF are researching an equally environmentally friendly coating made of lignin. A material that is produced as a waste product in paper manufacturing.

August 30, 2023

100 percent recycling: spinning used textiles into high-quality yarns

A high recycling rate can be achieved if the right processes are found for each material - from tearing to spinning. DITF and STFI have developed a new test routine for this purpose.

July 31, 2023

Chemical protective suit - a new design with higher functionality

A newly developed concept for chemical protective suits is designed to make use more comfortable and safer for the user. New materials and an improved design increase wearer comfort. The integration of sensor technology enables the monitoring of vital functions.

Photo: BenDC, iStock-158554634

July 30, 2023

Rain-retaining Living Wall combines densification with flood protection

Green facades not only bring greenery into cities. They lower the ambient temperature and can even actively contribute to flood protection. A protective measure against the effects of climate change.

May 17, 2023

Biocomposite at the Venice Architecture Biennale

The sustainable material is used for support profiles and connecting nodes.

The components will be exhibited during the Architecture Biennale from May 20 to November 26 at Palazzo Mora.

April 21, 2023

CELLUN - a fiber composite made from biopolymers

The new fiber composite CELLUN made from renewable biopolymers can replace glass or carbon fibers in the production of industrial molded parts. CELLUN materials are an environmentally friendly, resource-conserving and cost-effective alternative to conventional composites.

March 17, 2023

SMART TEXTILES user forum in Switzerland for the first time

Living smart with smart textiles: A wide range of examples were presented at the SMART TEXTILES user forum in St. Gallen on March 15 and 16, 2023. The Empa Materials Research Institute opened its laboratories and pilot plants and offered insights into its research.

March 13, 2023

Carbon fibers from lignin - a new process for economical production

The environmentally friendly as well as cost-saving process for the production of carbon fibers from lignin is characterized by a high energy-saving potential. The avoidance of solvents and the use of natural raw materials make the process environmentally friendly.

March 7, 2023

Digital solutions for the circular economy

On March 1, the new "Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Smarte Kreisläufe" was launched. Together with their partners, the DITF support companies in the introduction of future-relevant technologies.



February 23, 2023

Protecting the climate during textile production - polyester fibers bind CO2

Using CO2 from industrial waste gases in the production of polyester: In this way, not only are CO2 emissions to the atmosphere avoided, but the greenhouse gas is integrated into the value creation process. The DITF are partners in the "Threading CO2" project.

January 30, 2023

Digital platform: producing custom-fit orthoses quickly, resource-efficiently and cost-effectively

In the case of medical textiles, individual cutting and precise fit are particularly important. The DITF have developed a digital platform that minimizes the error rate in the production of orthoses.