technical textiles
“Technical textiles" are a sub-group of textile materials, which are mainly characterized by their functional properties. Often they aren´t visible but have become an integral part of everyday life. Therefore, they are distinguished from clothing or home textiles (carpets, upholstery fabrics, etc.), which primarily fulfil aesthetic or decorative aspects.
Main application areas are filtration, acoustic insulation systems, hygiene, automotive, medicine and environmental technology. All these areas of application have grown strongly in recent years and are very likely to continue to do so in the future because they serve social megatrends (health, comfort, safety and environmental protection).
Application areas for technical textiles by market segment
- Agricultural textiles: e. g. cold frame cover, nets, fishing lines,...
- Building textiles: e. g. roof underlay membranes, sun sails, textile-reinforced concrete, flag fabrics,...
- Geotextiles: e. g. earth reinforcement, drainage systems, road bed stabilisation, landfill/bioreactor covers,...
- Industrial textiles: e. g. air filters, water filters, drive belts, battery separators, ropes, wiping cloths, oil absorbers,...
- Medical textiles: e. g. wound covers, plasters, bandages, implants, incontinence products, feminine hygiene, protective gowns,..
- Mobile textiles: e. g. seat belts, acoustic insolation, GFK/CFK structures, headliners, seat fabrics, airbags, tire cord, carpet backs,..
- Protective textiles: e. g. filter masks, bulletproof materials, fire/cut protection, tents,...
- Sports textiles: e. g. carrier material for artificial leather, carrier bags, artificial turf, ropes, sails,...