Schoeller®Works

Schoeller has developed several new products for the industrial market through their Schoeller®Works unit and will be introducing them at the A + A show, November 3 - 6 in Dusseldorf.  See more about these unique technologies here. 

Nanotechnology, UV protection and intelligent membranes using Schoeller's patented coldblack® technology (read more); c_change™ climate membrane  for workwear (read more); NanoSphere® for water and dirt repellency (more) will be showcased. 

Schoeller Textil USA is a member of SPPD.

 Kuraray America Inc. Introduces Vectran HT

Kuraray America Inc. (Fort Mill, S.C.) has introduced Vectran HT, a high-tenacity thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer (TLCP) fiber that is being offered as an alternative to aramid fibers. Solution-dyed Vectran HT fibers are available in several new colors, such as blue, green and orange, and provide enhanced UV resistance, colorfastness and strength. The HT fibers also will be manufactured in finer filaments and offered as staple fibers for creating blended yarns. The fibers feature mechanical properties and chemical attributes that reportedly make them suitable for aerospace, composite, inflatable, rope and cable, heavy marine and industrial applications. Mechanically, the fibers are said to be three to five times stronger than polyester fibers and as much as 20 percent stronger than aramid fibers. HT is a high-modulus fiber designed to exhibit low creep under load. When compared with other high-modulus fibers, the material, says the company, ranks high in abrasion resistance, flex-fatigue endurance and dimensional stability as well as chemical and heat resistance.

LAAMScience Anti-Viral Coating

RALEIGH, N.C. — About a decade ago, Steve Michielsen was like a lot of inventors. He had a great idea, no money and only a vague plan for how to unleash his genius on the world. This week, a specially treated fabric is rolling off machines that will be used to make face masks that Michielsen thinks will kill virtually any human or animal virus on contact.

LAAMScience, a member of SPPD, has been actively working with on a variety of applications for this exciting new product. If you are interested in more information about this ground-breaking invention, contact CEO Chris Price at christopher.price@laamscience.com  or (919) 428-0220. Visit their website at www.laamscience.com.