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Whats New on CoolNet UV+ Whats New
multifunctional

headwear based

technology

Thermal insulation, moisture management and UV since last 25 years, have been developing the
protection properties are main consideration for innovative line of tubular headwear that keep the
outdoor applications. Smart multifunctional wearer’s head and neck warm during their rides.
headwear with 100% recycled materials based on
CoolNet UV+ fabric was launched in spring 2019 by The new launched seamless tubular product with
textile innovator HeiQ, Switzerland partners with Buff. ultra-stretchable weave (4-way) was developed by
The main objective was to provide light weight, using polyester channeled microfibers with
comfortable, safe, and cool headwear to customers extraordinary wicking properties that provides
that protects them from devastating UV radiation cooling effect making the wearer dry and
At Techtextil 2019, ITA presented its expertise in long-range, hydrogen-based propulsion that can with mean UPF value 50+. comfortable. The sustainable multifunctional and
the field of ambient lighting. The institute be refueled quickly and represents ITA's technologically innovative products based on
presented a demonstrator Light Textiles that contribution to mobility and energy revolution. ®Buff with their headquarter in Spain, and its CoolNet UV+ technology are best for sports and
shows a new type of energy storage system for auxiliary, Buff, Inc., found in Santa Rosa, California, outdoor activities for all seasons.
furniture applications, a range of textile products Efficient textile production
and new materials for aerospace applications. With its new sports bra, ITA showed a newly
developed innovative process for the highly
With the Demonstrator Light Textiles, ITA productive manufacturing of 3D knitted fabrics on
presented an illuminated textile by using large circular knitting machines without additional
light-guiding fibers and polymer optical fibers separating and joining steps. © Gerber Technology: Debut of Gerber
(POF). This textile solution is designed to offer a
flexible, drapable surface with a soft, pleasant Sports bra
feel in a limited space. The garments can be tailored seamlessly and MCT Cutter at FESPA
individually to size in a single step and are thus
Remote-controlled model vehicle with fuel cell an example of a store-factory approach, i.e.
drive customer-specific just-in-time production in a Cutting is compulsory for fashion and apparel productions. To reduce the total production time, speedy
The pressure vessels (Composite Pressure specialist shop on site. cutting is needed without compromising the quality of end product. The Gerber MCT Cutter with digital
Vessel-CPV) of the RC-Car were manufactured finishing system, made its European debut at FESPA, an international exhibition organized in Munich to
by ITA with a new winding technology for MoonFibre – from regolith to textiles showcase the technologically advanced digital printing and laser.
pressure vessels with carbon fibers on a machine Within MoonFibre, ITA uses this experience for
from Murata, Japan. The CPVs are produced by the production of fibers for the reinforcement of The Gerber MCT cutter is multipurpose, accurate and easy to handle with integrated user interface. It consists
multifilament winding, which promises a higher 3D structures on the basis of moon rock and of robust flat-bed table, high powered laser, and versatile interchangeable tools to achieve the targets within
productivity than conventional wet winding. They produces the fibers for the construction of the no time giving high quality products according to customer’s demand.
CPV can withstand high pressures, for example, moon station directly on site. ITA’s approach is
700 bar, and are said to offer significant weight supported by the German Aerospace Center The © Gerber technology with highly-integrated system of hardware and software has won many awards in
savings compared to batteries. (DLR). In addition, the project is funded by crowd
funding. the North America market. 3D lettering, fabrication, and precise cutting of thick materials like metal, wood or
The CPVs are said to enable emission-free, plastic could be done in short period by using CNC routers, cutting down the labor dependency and cost.

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