Technical Textiles

Technical Textiles have developed into a major growth industry worldwide, representing - in certain countries like Germany & the UK - more than 50% of textile production.
Textiles are used in nearly all aspects of industry, automotive, sportswear, aerospace, military, civil engineering, medical and the list goes on.

Take the humble car. All steel and rubber you may think but think again. Textile application include tyre cord, hose and drive belt reinforcement, thermal and sound insulation, headliners, seat upholstery, parcel shelves, carpet, trunk liners, airbags, filters, composites for body and suspension parts and there’s more.
Medical is the same and aerospace and any industry you can think of, there are countless textile applications that can be used.
We are now entering a new generation of Technical Textiles with the emergence of smart textiles or E-textiles using the latest developments in advanced flexible materials allowing the possibility of built in communications and computing devices into the fabrics allowing wearable electronics. Fabrics that release scents or essential oils for well-being. Fabrics that mimic nature and give comfort and protection against the elements without adding harmful chemicals. New ideas are coming forward all the time.