#Techtextil 2015

2015-03-31

Innovations made by Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg booth at techtextil 2013 (c) 2015 TexData International

Techtextil 2015 – the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens – is the first public appearance of Freudenberg Performance Materials . The Freudenberg nonwovens specialist officially began operating on January 1, 2015. Freudenberg Performance Materials was formed through the merger of two successful Business Groups – Freudenberg Nonwovens and Freudenberg Politex Nonwovens. The globally active supplier of innovative performance materials will be located in hall 3, level 1, stand F37.

Under the motto "Innovative. Global. Sustainable" the newly formed business group shows its performance and presents innovative solutions

"The name Freudenberg Performance Materials is consistent with our most important mandate: We are constantly looking for innovative and differentiated ways to meet the needs of our customers," explains Bruce Olson, President & CEO of Freudenberg Performance Materials. He adds: "Having acted as two successful companies on a global stage in the past, we have now consolidated our future-orientated portfolio and our know-how in the development of innovative nonwovens and high technology applications for the market." As a leading global supplier of added value products, Freudenberg Performance Materials serves a diverse set of markets in the sectors automotive interior, apparel, building materials, hygiene, medical, shoe components and technical specialties.

At the Frankfurt fair, Freudenberg Performance Materials presents under the motto "Innovative. Global. Sustainable" new solutions in the area of advanced wound care, batteries and fuel cell components, interlinings, sound absorption and technical packaging.

The cornerstone of advanced wound care

With over 30 years' experience in the medical sector, Freudenberg Performance Materials is well prepared to tackle new challenges: A comprehensive portfolio for advanced wound care is now complemented by hydrophilic foam solutions. The latest products from the nonwovens specialist absorb wound exudate and create an ideal environment for wound healing. They protect the wound from drying out, from cooling and ensure an unhindered exchange of gases and water vapor, thereby accelerating the wound healing process.

Waterproofing roofs

Among other innovative solutions, Freudenberg Performance Materials, as one of the leading companies in the roofing sector, exhibits Terbond®. Terbond® is a polyester fiber nonwoven manufactured with spunbonded technology, which is mainly used as a reinforcement for bituminous roofing membranes in commercial buildings. This solution is available in numerous weights and capable of meeting a wide range of technical requirements.

Acoustics Nonwovens in Cars

SoundTex® M will be one of the highlights at the Techtextile 2015. The nonwoven product is based on an innovative microfilament technology from Freudenberg. The adjustable flow resistance offers excellent sound absorption, particularly in the frequency range from 600-6000Hz. SoundTex® M is also characterized by its ease of processing for shaping, cutting and bonding. Thanks to the outstanding strength: weight ratio, SoundTex® M offers significant potential for reducing the weight of components.

Printed Interlinings to create an individual look

Last but not least, Freudenberg Performance Materials underlines its approach of global technical and creative leadership in interlining with a new printed interlining. The company offers special interlinings which can be printed with a customized design and laminated to the outer fabric. Freudenberg offers a service for lamination where additional features can be added, such as water-repellent characteristics. The interlinings available for this process have been selected with the greatest care to achieve an optimum result in terms of handle and brilliancy of colors. Ideally, these materials can be used for unlined jackets and coats as well as trousers and skirts.

Besides receiving information on these innovative solutions, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about of Freudenberg Performance Materials at their stand, which is partly built from Evolon®, an eco-friendly unique printing media for advertising and decoration. The latest development is also visible at the exhibition: 3D structured lightweight microfilament wipes offering the best cleaning performance of the category for a multitude of dry or wet usages in demanding industrial cleaning.

Freudenberg accelerates local production for apparel market by expanding its site in India

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) celebrates the grand opening of a major expansion at its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, on October 14, adding 20,000 square feet of production space and introducing new production lines tailored to the Indian apparel market. This strategic investment is aimed at significantly reducing lead times and enhancing the availability of high-quality, locally produced interlinings for the fast-evolving apparel sector in India and South Asia.

Freudenberg Performance Materials publishes first Sustainability Report

With the publication of its first sustainability report, Freudenberg Performance Materials has reached a major milestone on its path toward greater environmental responsibility and corporate transparency. Until now, information about the company’s sustainability performance was only included in the sustainability report of its parent company, the Freudenberg Group. The newly released report, however, focuses specifically on the business of technical textiles.

Freudenberg to exhibit for the first time at CAMX 2025

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be exhibiting for the first time at CAMX 2025 in Orlando, Florida, from September 9-11. This presence is a strong signal from the leading global supplier of technical textiles to support the North American composites industry with high-performance surfacing veils, flow media and spacers. Visitors can meet Freudenberg experts at booth D69 on the show floor.

Freudenberg PM unveils versatile innovative fine denier spunbond nonwovens for applications in construction, filtration and coating

The unique fine filament nonwoven technology from Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is made from a wide variety of polymers and blends using mono or bico fibers. The high flexibility and broad customization options provide benefits in a wide range of markets and applications – from roofing membranes to liquid filtration, as well as specific applications such as dehumidification products and artificial turf.

SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex

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Fraunhofer CCPE presents the “Monomaterial Design Set” – Innovative solutions for circular product design

Composite materials made from different types of plastic often extend the lifetime of products but make recycling more difficult in the circular economy. That is why Fraunhofer CCPE has developed the “Monomaterial Design Set”. This new approach helps to reduce the variety of plastics used in durable products and offers circular solutions for designers and product developers.

arena introduces renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber in its latest swimwear collection

Italian swimwear specialist arena has unveiled a new collection that brings sustainability and performance even closer together. Launched on December 4, the line features swimsuits made from recycled nylon and renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber — the first time the bio-based spandex has been used commercially in swimwear.