The winners of the prestigious Techtextil Innovation Award 2024 were announced today at a ceremony held during the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. Nine winners were recognized across five categories for their groundbreaking research, new products, processes, and technologies.
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This year’s award winners highlight the vital role textile solutions play in driving advancements across various sectors, including aviation, automotive, medicine, and construction.
Award Highlights
Sustainability emerged as a major theme, with awards given for innovations in recycled composite materials (Centexbel), energy-efficient cooling textiles (DITF), and sustainable construction methods (ITM & IMB, Norafin Industries).
Healthcare advancements were recognized with an award for an antimicrobial technology designed to protect hospital patients (Heraeus Precious Metals).
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- Comfort was addressed by an award for an intelligent moisture management system that actively wicks away sweat (LunaMicro).
- Environmentally-friendly alternatives were presented with awards for vegan leather substitutes made from hemp fibers (Revoltech) and recyclable insulating textiles made from bio-based materials (SA-Dynamics).