New high-performance functionalised materials
R&D OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEXTILES FOR SECTORS WITH EXTREME TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
HIGHTEX
Motivation
There is a huge variety of technical products available for sectors with exacting technical demands and highly specific requirements. The need for optimum performance from these products makes them subject to rigorous quality standards and demanding regulations.
This project aims to develop alternatives using sustainable, recycled or natural materials to create a final product with similar characteristics to those obtained with standard technical yarns.
Objectives
- Provide sectors with technical requirements such as the aerospace, medical, automotive and sports industries, with high performance fabrics that meet their demands.
- Seek sustainable alternatives to improve sustainability in the value chain and production efficiency to create a more eco-efficient product.
Value and competitive advantage
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Manufacturing of recycled yarns with high tenacity and elongation as a sustainable technical alternative.
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Improvement in texture, volume, and mechanical resistance through innovative techniques such as ATY, DTY, and braiding.
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Natural fibers and sustainable matrices for lightweight and durable structural applications.
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Innovative, sustainable, and economically viable solutions for demanding industries.
Obtained results
Yarn Production
- Processing of thermoplastic materials through multifilament melt spinning. The base materials used include recycled polyester (rPET), recycled polypropylene (rPP), and polyamide 12 (PA12).
- Air texturing (ATY) and false-twist texturing (DTY) tests performed on multifilament yarns, achieving greater volume, improved appearance, softness, and smooth texture through fiber interlacing.
Yarn Hybridization
- Production of innovative yarns by combining various raw materials, including flat tapes produced via braiding, known for their high mechanical resistance and linear density, ideal for specialized weaving processes.
Weaving Work
- Development of technical woven fabrics using sustainable materials and fabrics made from flat tapes through braiding.
Composites with Advanced Properties
- Achieved through thermoforming processes and resin infusion.
Grant number: IMAMCA/2024/6
Programme: Plan of non-economic activities 2024
Period of execution: January 2024 – December 2024
Status: Finished
More information: PLAN OF ACTION
Entity: IVACE
Project supported by the Conselleria Conselleria de Innovación, Industria, Comercio y Turismo de la Generalitat Valenciana, through IVACE
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R&D AREAS
New high-performance functionalised materials
Circular economy and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
High value-added solutions for strategic markets
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