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Biotexfuture projects showcased at Techtextil
Four partially bio-based polyamides have been successfully realised for the interior sector from the Biobase project.
Germany’s ITA group of research institutes will unveil breakthroughs in sustainability and recycling at Techtextil 2024 in Frankfurt, running from April 23-26.
In one of their projects, dubbed Biobase, interior textiles crafted from biopolymers have been realized in collaboration with upholstery manufacturer Krall+Roth. This innovative endeavor involved selecting commercially available bio-based polymers, which were then transformed into filament yarns through a process of melt-spinning, air-texturizing, and subsequent fabrication into fabrics. Every step of the way, from processes to machine settings, was meticulously adapted to suit the unique characteristics of the chosen biopolymers. Notably, four partially bio-based polyamides tailored for the interior sector have emerged from this initiative.
Another significant project, Bioturf, aims to engineer an artificial turf structure using bio-polyethylene (PE) that mirrors conventional PE in its essential properties. The ultimate objective is to create a mono-material structure conducive to high-quality material recycling, sans the need for infill granules, thus addressing the issue of microplastics associated with artificial turf pitches.
Meanwhile, the CO2TEX project endeavors to develop elastane-free compression stockings utilizing TPU yarns engineered to provide ample stretch. These TPU yarns, cultivated on industrial melt spinning systems using polymers boasting a renewable content of up to 18% by weight, exhibit elongations
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