“Whether it's optimizing textile manufacturing processes or reducing the environmental footprint of the products used in their manufacture, this industry is constantly innovating” (source Plan).

Discover this brief report summarizing the benefits of the synergy between Quebec companies Niedner and Alkegen, to better understand the many facets of this circular economy initiative.

A project carried out in collaboration with the CTTÉI and TechniTextile Québec, the textile materials niche of excellence.

 

The measurement of thermal effusivity allows quantifying a subjective notion, a sensation felt upon touch. This enables scientific validation and quantification of comfort through a comparative study since, depending on the use of the textile, a warm or cool touch sensation will be preferred.

Adapting to the principles of circular economy is one way to reduce the textile and apparel industry’s impact on our planetary boundaries and support communities. In order to achieve this systemic transformation, we’re calling for collective action.

Materials engineering needs precise evaluation and thermal analysis services is part of them. The following technics: Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA), and Dilatometry are used for polymers testing as well as composite materials.

Sustainable Innovation: Textile insulators composed of 85% recycled fibers.