Nouvelles

Covering the topic of circular textiles and plastics, the patent selection of this month starts with textiles and plastics obtained from renewable sources.

The invention relates to a weaving machine that includes an insertion element, such as a gripper, and a device for selecting and presenting weft threads to the insertion element.

In the realm of textile coating and finishing, the past year has seen a surge in patent families related to various advancements. Some of the most common patents were for antibacterial textiles, textiles with odor control features, and artificial leather.

2023 patent trends reveal that most innovations in textiles & plastics addressed technologies or applications for mitigation or adaptation against climate change. 

Il existe une demande croissante de plastiques recyclés, tels que le polyéthylène (PE) et le polypropylène (PP), pour les cartouches de colmatage, afin de réduire l'utilisation de nouveaux plastiques ainsi que l'empreinte carbone des emballages.

An exploratory, two-year study commissioned by the European Commission shows that although the vast majority of our clothes do not appear to contain substances of concern, gaps in REACH compliance can be found. Together with a number of European partners, Centexbel bought some 160 pieces of textiles in different member states between May 2022 and February 2023. '

Le programme de travail pour l'industrie manufacturière vise à rendre circulaire la production d'électronique, de machines, de textiles de consommation, de textiles techniques, de bois et de meubles.

Ce livre blanc fournira non seulement aux entreprises textiles des informations sur les processus de recyclage des textiles, mais aussi sur les technologies facilitant le tri et la désintégration des produits textiles, ainsi que sur les plateformes virtuelles qui relient les parties prenantes et informent les consommateurs.

In this interview with Mr. Jean-Luc Derycke, representing Utexbel, ALIGNED explores Utexbel’s specific role within the project. Utexbel is at the forefront of this initiative, aiming to realize circular textile products, including yarns and fabrics, with an environmental impact comparable to their virgin material counterparts.

The invention pertains to the technical field of packaging stacked compressible products in a stable manner, in particular packaging disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence products, pants, sanitary napkins, swim pants which may be pre-packed, e.g., in open cartons which are stacked on a pallet.