Chemicals company BASF plans to showcase a range of its materials for textile applications at Techtextil 2019, taking place from 14 to 17 May 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany.
This includes fabrics, films, nonwovens, yarns and hot-melt adhesives based on the company’s Elastollan thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Due to its high elasticity and improved mechanical strength, the plastic is suitable to help make a wide range of materials for the textile industry, the company said.
On show at Techtextil 2019 will be Elastollan-coated polyester and polyether fibers, which can be processed into UV-resistant, fabrics for shading systems or leisure furniture, Elastollan Bondura, a TPU for solvent-based adhesives and extrusion coatings, and Elastollan Hotbond, a TPU for hot-melt adhesives. The melt flow index can be adapted according to the type.
BASF will also be exhibiting its range of Freeflex fiber spun from Elastollan TPU.
This story uses material from BASF, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.
