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Flexible, breathable, and

DSM introduces bio-based Arnitel® durable electronic textile

for lower carbon footprint

Royal DSM has announced mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel ® for lower carbon footprint to boosting its
sustainability campaign. In this new range, a thermoplastic elastomer has been mixed with Sympatex
Technologies. DSM’s bio-based Arnitel is manufactured with bio-based feedstock using a mass-balance
approach*. The end product contains more than 25% bio-based content by weight.

Sympatex uses Arnitel to manufacture its waterproof, windproof, and breathable membranes for sports
applications. The transition to bio-based feedstock will maintain the unique functional properties of Arnitel and
will enable Sympatex to easily shift to a more sustainable solution with a lower carbon footprint without having
to requalify materials.

Shruti Singhal, President DSM Engineering Materials, said: “I’m very proud that DSM is helping lead the
transition to a circular economy by offering an increasing range of bio-based alternatives to our portfolio. This Researchers at Fudan University, China, have real-time locations on a map. After 1,000 cycles of
builds on our extensive experience developing sustainable solutions, in line with our purpose of creating developed flexible, breathable, and durable textile bending, stretching, and pressing, the vast majority
brighter lives for all. And, by working with our partners across the value chain, we’ll keep driving sustainability in material. According to Professor Huisheng Peng of of electroluminescent units' performance remained
our industry to new levels and contribute to delivering a better future.” Fudan's Department of Macromolecular Engineering, stable. Besides, the brightness of the
the new material is ideal for practical uses. electroluminescent units remained stable after 100
cycles of washing and drying.
Weaving conductive weft and luminescent warp
New antimicrobial bed clothing with Polygiene's technology fibers forms micrometer-scale electroluminescent Electronic textiles capable of communicating,
units at the weft–warp contact points. The
sensing, and supplying electricity have been
brightness between electroluminescent units reported previously. However, textiles with
After a very successful first Kickstarter campaign, technology is active only on the material's surface. It deviates by less than 8 percent and remains stable functional, large-area displays have not yet been
Polygiene's partner Nordifakt is back on Kickstarter, does not interfere with bacteria naturally found on the even when the textile is bent, stretched, or pressed. achieved because it is challenging to obtain small
and this time, they are bringing their efforts into the skin. There is no identified risk from dermal and oral As the light-emitting fibers' diameter can be illuminating units that are both durable and easy to
bedroom. They have created bacteria-free bedding contact with silver treatments. Polygiene® is not a precisely adjusted between 0.2 mm and 0.5 mm, assemble over a wide area.
using Polygiene Biostatic technology that inhibits the nanosilver. clothing woven with it can be ultra-fine and
growth of odorcausing bacteria and will enable you to ultra-flexible. Fabrics will fit the human body's Professor Peng said that "With the integration of
use more, wash less and save time. Nordifakt's Christianshavn bedding is made in 100% irregular contours and can be as light and more functionality, we expect these smart textiles to
organic cotton, and OEKO-TEX® certified. Our breathable as ordinary fabric. shape the next generation of electronic
Nordifakt says that bedding is treated with technology partner Polygiene® is both OEKO-TEX® communication tools. We have shown that an
Polygiene®. It is one of the most advanced and and Bluesign® certified. Nordifakt knows that The researchers incorporated a touch-sensitive integrated textile system consisting of a display,
sustainable silver fabric treatments available. The eco-friendly and technology can go hand in hand. 16-button fabric keyboard, solar-energy-harvesting keyboard, and power supply can serve as a
Eco-friendly does not mean we need to go back to
treatment consists of a low concentration of recycled horse-drawn carriage technologies to protect the threads, and battery fibers into their textile to add communication tool, demonstrating the system's
silver salt (silver chloride), which is naturally found in environment. Instead, Nordifakt is finding ways to use interactivity and a power supply. They added potential within the 'internet of things in various
both water and soil, effectively getting rid of bacteria, technology positively, to improve and make the home electronics to wirelessly link it to a smartphone via a areas, including healthcare. Our approach unifies
fungi, and other microbes. The treatment is applied textiles we surround ourselves with healthier, more Bluetooth connection so users could send and the fabrication and function of electronic devices
at the finishing stages of the textile production, and efficient, and smarter. Nordifakt uses eco-technology receive messages on their sleeves and see with textiles."
field and lab tests show that it lasts the entire to create products that help the environment by the
life-cycle of your bedding. There is no interference concept; use more, wash less -saving both water and
with bacteria naturally occurring on the skin - the CO2.

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