From home to the beach, these 3 foreign textile new technologies make you embrace the whole summer.

In the hot summer, it brings us the enthusiasm of the sun and the intoxicating scenery. It also brings us many worries of sweat and scent, sun exposure, etc. How to get rid of these troubles through new textile technology, 3 The new technology of foreign textile companies brings us inspiration!

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With it, cotton fabric can give off a hint of mint and antibacterial

Sanitized has introduced a fabric odour control technology that suppresses odors in textiles and footwear and gives the fabric a hint of mint. This technology uses cotton active additives to treat cotton fabrics. Fabrics with antibacterial properties meet the requirements of sustainable textile manufacturers and brands.

Shanningtai Company mainly provides fabric sterilization technology to textile enterprises. Its sterilization products can be applied to plastic products, mattresses, etc., inhibiting the growth of fungi and algae, reducing dust mites and odors; The coating provides long-lasting material protection.

Antibacterial properties are an aspect of textile comfort. Textile producers and brands committed to sustainable development want to provide their customers with textiles that are both comfortable and antibacterial. It is understood that this peppermint active additive has high washing durability, can effectively inhibit Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, contains no metal, no binder, and is made of sustainable and renewable natural mint leaves. .

The basic substance of this additive, natural mint leaves, is grown on plantations. It contains menthol and is an antibacterial essential oil. This natural bactericidal effect is the basis of this disinfectant. By refining peppermint oil and applying it to the subsequent processing of textiles, the fabric has antibacterial properties without metal components, and the antibacterial additives are 100% derived from pure natural plants.

This peppermint active additive is resistant to a wide range of bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which can be used in combination with other textile additives for extraction and filling on textiles without the need for adhesives.

Underwear, T-shirts, outerwear, and cotton fabrics such as sheets and towels are suitable for this mint additive, so consumers can wear or use fabric comfortably without worrying about the smell of sweat. In terms of washing, this peppermint active additive has an antibacterial and deodorizing function that can withstand 50 home washes. The product conveys the concept of differentiated competitive advantage to consumers, supporting consumers to inspect the microbes of fabrics during use. The company's product manager, Urs Zellman, said: "Manufacturers and consumers who are concerned about eco-textiles have finally found a natural, safe and reliable textile odour management product for the antibacterial and cotton scent of cotton fabrics."

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“Super UV Protector” makes the car interior more resistant to light

Archroma is the world's leading leader in sustainable solutions for color and specialty chemicals, and the company has introduced a new "super UV protectant", Fadex AS New, to make automotive textiles more resistant to light.

In the extended life cycle of automobiles and other transportation vehicles, some of their components, such as polyester trims for door and interior pillars, seat covers or carpets, are exposed to high levels of sunlight and ultraviolet light. This intense light and heat tends to cause the fabric to fade more quickly, the polyester fibers are damaged, and the interior of the car looks old. Automakers have very high requirements for the lightfastness of automotive textiles, and only carefully selected products can meet their requirements.

Archroma developed the Fadex AS New product to address this challenge. Fadex AS New provides the automotive industry with an advanced lightfastness improver, especially when used in conjunction with Dorospers A&K high speed dyes in Archroma's light and fast automotive systems.

Fadex AS New was developed in accordance with the concept of Archroma: safety, colleges, and enhancements. This concept stems from Archroma's commitment to the sustainable development of the textile industry. Archroma's light, fast automotive systems are based on Fadex AS New, Dorospers A & K dyes and Lyocol ELD alkaline buffer. Textile manufacturers can achieve more efficient processing, dramatically reducing water and energy consumption, reducing CO2 emissions, reducing processing time, reducing rewinding and fiber breakage at all stages, and achieving optimized and efficient processes.

Fadex AS New lightfasteners and Dorospers A & K dyes meet the high demands of light and fast car manufacturers. Fadex AS New as a new product also maintains the tear strength of polyester fibers. This product has low fog properties and is suitable for use. Exhaust, continuous and printing processes are especially suitable for thermoset dyeing of seat belt fabrics.

Fadex AS New light stabilizer and Dorospers A & K dye can be used together with Archroma's water repellent. It is a degradable soil with antibacterial, flame retardant and high abrasion resistance. It can provide textile manufacturers with complete solutions to help them stand out in the fierce market competition.

Fadex AS New is a new product that meets the requirements of the automotive industry VDA 278 test and is registered under REACH.

Mark Dohmen, head of the Archroma Automotive and Synthetic Dyeing Global Competitiveness Center, said: "Fadex AS New is the first innovative product launched by the center on May 6, 2019. The entire team continues Archroma to bring innovation to textile manufacturers. R&D philosophy and enhanced end-user functionality and aesthetics."

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Carbon fiber surfboard that beginners can also control

Although the summer sun is blazing, wearing a lightly scented clothing and driving a car that doesn't fade in the interior will make it feel a bit refreshing this summer. The newly developed carbon fiber surfboard, with its own storage and storage function, can make the rookie-level beginners enjoy the fun of surfing. The new textile technology is improving people's quality of life in many aspects.

Cobra International has partnered with Australian electric surfboard manufacturer Flite to develop an electric composite surfboard that can reach speeds of up to 45 km/h. The sheet itself was selected from carbon fiber or high modulus polypropylene fiber prepreg expanded polystyrene (EPS) sandwich laminates to achieve maximum strength and stiffness at low weights.

The collaboration between Cobra International and Flite covers everything from prototype design to engineering implementation to foil and accessories. This surfboard is expected to produce 600 units in 2019. The foil is manufactured in a dedicated area of ​​Cobra's 10,000-square-meter facility, which is manufactured in the company's independent parts manufacturing division.

Due to its composite structure and design, this surfboard is easy to customize, transport and assemble, and provides a no-noise and wake-free experience for surfers with zero emissions. This surfboard has a unique surface design that offers a luxurious black or white decorative finish or ash wood finish.

Each plate weighs between 22 and 28 kg, depending on the choice of plate, battery and wing. Electrical and electronic components are contained in a watertight, thermoformed carbon battery case that has a full carbon sandwich cover that also makes it easier to place critical components into the airfoil.

For surfboards, it is critical to establish an effective drainage system. It is also important to establish a strong connection between the battery compartment and the Bluetooth receiver. To solve these problems, Cobra and Flite collaborate to produce several prototype boards in parallel and evaluate them. The thickness of the board is adapted to the battery compartment and the lid and the mast box are designed for the foil.

Bruce Wylie, Cobra's chief sports officer for water sports, said: “Flite and Cobra work closely together to ensure that every detail of the Flite surfboard is carefully designed for optimum performance, durability, aesthetics and enjoyment. Suitable for beginners and experienced surfers."

Cobra is a composites manufacturer whose products currently occupy a very significant market share in non-inflatable composite panels. Composite materials create powerful, lightweight and aesthetically pleasing equipment for water sports. In 1978, Cobra began producing hollow windsurfing panels for Windglider and quickly transferred to expanded polystyrene (EPS) cores of epoxy sandwich composites and sheets.