The latest innovation in the sector is the use of fabrics for composites, which allows the use of fibers such as flax, fiberglass, and carbon fiber in industrial applications to provide reinforcement properties.
03 April
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Reimagine Textile takes part in the Student Fair to attract talent.
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New textiles developed by Eurecat’s Functional Fabrics Unit.
The Mataró-Maresme Specialization and Competitiveness Project showcased some of the new textiles developed by Eurecat’s Functional Fabrics Unit at the Student Fair, held in Manresa from April 2 to 6.
The goal was to show students the job opportunities offered by the textile sector, which is undergoing a process of regeneration and transformation thanks to initiatives like Reimagine Textile.
Thermochromic textiles were the highlight of the fair. Made from materials that react to heat, they enable the creation of yarns or printing inks that change color reversibly within a certain temperature range. These textiles can be applied to produce any type of garment.
Also featured was the use of new photochromic materials, which change color reversibly when exposed to ultraviolet radiation and are typically found in film, ink, or yarn form. Dobby looms make it possible to develop new textile products with these properties.
On the other hand, the latest textile innovations also enable fabrics to gain new functionalities, such as electroluminescent embroidery and autonomous textiles capable of converting ultraviolet radiation into electricity through the photoelectric effect.
The electricity generated is capable of powering a set of LEDs on a fabric, with clear applications in the interior design and product design sectors.
The latest innovation in the sector is the use of fabrics for composites, which enables the use of fibers such as flax, fiberglass, and carbon fiber in industrial applications to provide reinforcement properties.
