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BBS Ref: 08 SE 67BY 0J0V

Closing date: 14-09-10

 

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Advanced Technical textiles tapes and cores, woven or braided.

Abstract

A Swedish SME within the textile tapes and core manufacturing activities is offering advanced technical textiles for applications such as: industrial, medical, personal protection, automotive, sports etc. Advance properties for the textiles are among others flame-proof, conductive, water repellence. The company is now looking for industrial partners for development of new applications or commercial agreement with technical assistance.

Description

Technical textiles have become a byword in product development. There are many new fibres and yarns available, creating the potential for making light, strong tapes and cords for a wide range of applications. Aramid, hybrid, and polyethylene yarns, as well as metals, are all examples of such materials.

The Swedish company has a long experience in developing and manufacturing advanced technical textiles.
Flame-proofing, water-repellence, IR-repellence, conducting are some of the add-on properties offered. The textiles could be non-elastic, elastic, woven or braided.

Interwoven lettering or logos for different purposes is also possible.

The company is looking for commercial agreements including technical assistance with industrial partners. They are also looking for partners for joint development of new properties for advance applications for technical textiles.

Innovative Aspects:
The company has taken part in several R&D projects for developing textile composite structures. In partnership with universities, research institutes and other companies within the field of special textiles they have acquired experience that is now being put to use in the day-to-day business, allowing their partners to benefit from this expertise.