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Nonwoven Technology

Nonwoven Technology

Our research in the field of nonwovens at the TEXOVERSUM Faculty of Textiles opens doors to innovative applications ranging from sustainable textile solutions, filter technologies and medical applications to the packaging sector.

Main research areas

  • Development of nonwovens as semi-finished products in the field of fibre composites and fibre-reinforced ceramic materials
  • Optimisation of process technology for fibre preparation for nonwoven processes

  • Evaluation and characterisation of recycled fibres for nonwoven production
  • Development of products and applications made from recycled fibres

  • Evaluation and characterisation of cascaded natural fibres and fabrics for nonwoven production
  • Development of products and applications from natural materials
  • Bioeconomic consideration of material utilisation through to the product

Our range of services

The services provided by the Research Team Nonwoven range from basic research and practical trials regarding realisation/feasibility to actual development, as well as consulting and training with industry and research partners:

  • Publicly funded research 
  • Contract research
  • knowledge transfer
  • Feasibility studies in the field of nonwovens
  • Bioeconomic evaluation of nonwoven processes and carded secondary raw materials
  • Application-orientated fundamentals and process developments

Contact Person

Professorship of Fibre, Yarn and Nonwoven Technology