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Past and current research projects

Research projects

  • LVP 4 - 4332.62 - DITF/5 joint project with the federal state of Baden-Württemberg Examination of the possibilities for the reduction of the finish applied to chemical fibre yarns (completed)

  • Basic principles of sewing technology for technical knits (Nähtechnische Grundlagen für technische Maschenware) (completed)

  • “Textile matrix switch” (Textiler Matrix-Schalter) research project in co-operation with the institute for textile technology at the RWTH university in Aachen (completed)

  • Protective clothing research project – ballistic impact (completed)

  • Research project (Innonet) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Technology (BMWI) – surface optimisation of components used in the manufacture of knitting and spinning machines

  • AiF project titled “On-line knitting control on circular knitting machines having large diameters” (Online-Gestrickkontrolle an Großrundstrickmaschinen) in co-operation with Technische Universität Dresden

  • Application for Lotus research project titled “Impact of the structure of staple fibres and filaments on highly self-cleaning lotus surfaces” (Einfluß der Struktur und Anordnung von Stapelfasern sowie Filamenten auf extrem selbstreinigende Lotus-Oberflächen)

  • Application for research project of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) on the reduction of finishes

  • Research application No. 655 to the German North-Western textile research institute DTNW regarding thermoreversible gel “Permanent anchoring of thermoreversible gel binders on fibre material” (Permanentverankerung thermoreversibler Gelbinder auf Fasermaterial)

  • DTNW research application No. 629 regarding the interaction between knitwear and skin “Impact of residues from oils, chemical agents and similar additives on the tolerability of textiles worn next to the skin” (Einfluss von Restauflagen aus Ölen, Avivagen und vergleichbaren Hilfsmitteln auf die Körperverträglichkeit hautnah getragener Textilien)

  • DTNW research application No. 683 regarding elastane / polytenside “Examinations on the use of polymeric surfactants for the removal of silicone compounds from fabrics containing elastane” (Untersuchungen zum Einsatz von Polymertensiden zur Entfernung von Silikonverbindungen von elastanhaltiger Ware)

  • Registration of interest with regard to two co-operative projects with the federal state of BadenWürttemberg:

  • “Smart textiles: development of weight-optimised structures with variable stiffness” (Smart Textiles: Entwicklung gewichtsoptimierter Strukturen mit variabler Steifigkeit)

  • “Biometric development of technical textiles for the drawing off of moisture” (Biometrische Entwicklung von Technischen Textilien für Flüssigkeitsferntransport)

  • Research application for “Organic surface treatment of artificial fibres using LCST technology” (Organische Oberflächenbehandlung von Kunstfasern unter Einsatz der LCST Technologie)

  • AiF research application for “Solutions for ensuring regularity of warp thread tension and fabric tension” (Lösungen zur Vergleichmäßigung der Kettfadenspannung und Warenspannung)

  • Research project “Test sample for seat heating, integration of heating textiles and fleece into the upholstery fabric” (Prüfmuster Sitzheizung, Integration des Heiztextiles und Vlies in den Bezugsstoff)

  • Research application for “Experimental research into textile-covered wooden profile pipes” (Experimentielle Untersuchungen an textilbewehrten Holzformrohren)

  • Research project “Self-cleaning textile surfaces in mobile vehicles through the use of nano- and micro-structured fibres” (Selbstreinigende textile Oberflächen in mobilen Fahrzeugen dutch Nano- und mikrostrukturierende Fasern)

  • Research project “Superhydrophobic textiles under water” (Superhydrophobe Textilien unter Wasser)

  • Research project “Basic research into the physical shielding of bedroom textiles against electro smog and its physical impact on the sleeper” (Grundsatzuntersuchungen an Schlafzimmertextilien zur physikalischen Abschirmwirkung gegen Elektrosmog und dessen physiologischen Auswirkungen auf den Schläfer)

  • Research project “Fog catchers – innovative textile materials for the capture of drinking water from fog”

  • AiF- Project Processing characteristics of nanostructured laminated filament yarns for use in technical textiles (AiF- Projekt Verarbeitungsverhalten von nanostrukturiert beschichteten Filamentgarnen für den Einsatz in technischen Textilien)

  • Research project “Mirror systems for parabolic trough power stations“ (Spiegelsysteme für Parabolrinnenkraftwerke)

  • Research project “Functional yarn lamination with innovative, low-energy process technology as the basis for High-Tex materials” (Funktionelle Garnbeschichtungen mit innovative, energiearmen Verfahrenstechniken als Basis für High-Tex-Materialien)

  • Research project “Energy self-sufficient long distance liquid transport” (Energieautarker Flüssigkeitsferntransport)

  • Research project “Steel plate multi-layer composite” (Stahlblech Mehrschichtverbund)

  • EU project: “Contex-T: Textile structures and buildings of the future“

  • Past and current research projects

    • NEMO (Network Management - East): Economic development initiative TMT/TexWood (Thermally modified timber, Textile reinforcement/Wooden forms)

  • AiF project: “Spaced circular knitting” (Abstandsrundgestricke)

  • AiF project: “Periodic structural variations” (Periodische Strukturschwankungen)

  • AiF project: “Partial needle overstraining” (Partielle Nadelüberbeanspruchung) Joint project (Benefit): “Flexbau” (cable network with flexible cover for roof and wall super structural parts).

  • BMBF project: LUMITEX “Development of textiles with electro-luminous properties for safety clothing and technical applications” (Entwicklung von Textilien mit elektrolumineszierenden Eigenschaften für Sicherheitsbekleidung und technische Anwendungen)

  • ITV Denkendorf research project: Improved dry dirt and cleaning properties through fluorocarbonfree fibre lamination.

  • AiF project: “Functionalised hotmelts for textile applications”

  • InnoNet project: “Photo-catalytic active fibre materials for innovative environmental technologies”

  • Letter of intent: Inline fiber finishing at fiber extrusion „FAFEX“

  • Research application/Letter of intent for “Flexible surface structures using bionic principles”

  • Registration of interest with regard to AiF project: Rheological optimisation of functionalised PET fusion in the primary spinning process for the manufacture of yarns as commonly used in split fibre applications“

  • Project submission for the funding guidelines in EFRE environmental technology: “Parabolic trough systems for solar thermal power stations”

  • AiF working group involved in ITV project 16218: “Snag tendency”

  • AiF working group involved in ITV project 15116: “Thermostable preparations”

  • AFBW research project with ITV and Institut Hohenstein: “Development of nanotechnological functionalised textiles through exclusion of toxicological risks” (Technotox)

  • IGF research project: “Sound-absorbing body panels (textile-sheet metal sandwich construction)”

  • AiF Research project: “Functionalized fibres”

  • BMBF Research project: “Textile adsorber”

  • AIF ZIM Research project: “Concrete multi-layer pipes – Textile covered concrete pipes”

  • BMWi Call for bids / research project: “Cost-effective and energy-efficient technology for the production of marine microalgae on textile carriers”

    Further activities

    • Working group “Technical Textiles” ITV – temporary – scientific advisory board

    • Special wash processes

    • Needle development

    • Internal dealings with softeners

    • Abrasion properties of needles and yarns and their interaction

    • Reduced consumption of HT needle oil - environmental benefits

    • Oligomers

    • M&A/ITV/TWD Working Group in charge of finding remedies for tangling which results from incorrect yarn tension and finishing

Member of

  • Fördergemeinschaft Körperverträglicher Textilien e.V.

  • Bundesverband der Energie-Abnehmer e.V.

  • Fachvereinigung Wirkerei-Strickerei e.V.

  • Verband deutscher Unternehmerinnen e.V.

  • European Bedding Industries Association

  • Internationale Föderation von Wirkerei- u. Strickerei Fachleute e. V.

  • Verein der Förderer der Deutschen Institute für Textil- u. Faserforschung Stuttgart e. V.

  • Gesamtverband Leinen e. V.

  • AFBW Allianz Faserbasierte Werkstoffe Baden-Württemberg e.V.

  • Controller Stammtisch

  • Europäischer Wirtschaftssenat e.V.

  • BWA Deutscher Wirtschaftsverband e.V.

  • Fachverband Matratzenindustrie e.V.

  • IHK Netzwerk Automotive

  • Europäische Forschungsgesellschaft für Blechverarbeitung e.V.

  • LBZ-BW „Leichtbauzentrum Baden-Württemberg e.V.“

  • WIN „Wirtschaftsinitiative Nachhaltigkeit“

  • NITTA „Netzwerkzentrum Innovation und Technische Textilien“.

    (as of 2013 „Technologie Werkstatt“)

  • Technische Textilien Neckar – Alb

  • Textile and Fashion Network e. V.

  • Freunde und Fördere Textil – und Bekleidungstechnik Hochschule Niederhein

  • Creditreform Reutlingen

  • IHK Network Safety

  • Südwesttextil e.V. (guest membership)