Functional Materials
Innovations from the TITK Group
smartpolymer GmbH makes new developments from the Thuringian Institute for Textile and Plastics Research (TITK) available to the market.
Lyocell based functional fibers are one of the specialty materials developed by TITK and mass produced and marketed by smartpolymer GmbH. Cima regulating, cosmetic and antimicrobial fibers are part of the Cell Solution® family portfolio.
In addition, flocked applicators for the cosmetics industry and cold and heat-storing media are produced. The individual adaptation or new development of additives, compounds and polymers are a further scope of smartpolymer.
Smartpolymer GmbH
Smartpolymer GmbH
Location
Germany
Production in
Germany
Location
Germany
Production in
Germany
![<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p> Knit Fabrics](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_knitted.png)
![<p><strong>Fibres · Yarns · Insulation</strong></p>
<p>Fillers for clothing that allows climate management, i.e., warming or cooling properties. “Insulation + Fibres” indicates synthetic fibres, natural fibers, and blended fibers.</p> Fibres · Yarns · Insulation](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_Insulation_·_Fibres.png)
![<p><strong>Finishes · Treatments<br /></strong></p>
<p>Producer of chemical finishes and treatments which add functions such as wicking properties, UV cut, anti-bacterial/odor or anti-viral management, a soft touch, etc. to materials. The properties are added into to the yarn or washed into the fabric.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p> Finishes · Treatments](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_FINISHES_·_TREATMENTS.png)
![<p><strong>Anti-Odor</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics, which are able to prevent the growth of odor causing bacteria through the use of biocidal agents due to their fiber qualities or special treatments. Application areas are in the base and midlayer.</p> Anti-Odor](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_odor_management.png)
![<p><strong>Thermo-Regulation</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that regulate (cool or warm) the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p> Thermo-Regulation](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_Thermo-Regulation.png)
![<p><strong>Safety, Health & Durability</strong></p>
<p>Safety clothing for hazardous activities or for professions where special protection is required. Depending on the application area, it must comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) categories or show compliance with multiple standards. Also to be used for mountaineering and other application areas with extremely high standards.</p> Safety, Health & Durability](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_WORKWEAR_&_HEAVY_DUTY.png)
![<p><strong>Heating</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that warm the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p> Heating](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_Heating.png)
![<p><strong>Cooling</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that cool the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p> Cooling](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_Cooling.png)
![<p><strong>Biodegradable</strong></p>
<p><span>Materials which degrade to carbon dioxide, biomass, hydrogen/water, oxygen and methane with microorganisms over a certain period of time, depending on the surroundings. They can be from natural ressources or man-made.</span></p> Biodegradable](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_Biodegradable.png)
![<p><strong>CO2 reduced<br /></strong></p>
<p><span>A code dedicated to materials that have reduced CO2 emissions during production.</span></p> CO2 Reduced](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_CO2_reduced.png)
![<p><strong>Natural Fibers</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that consist 100% out of natural materials like wool, cotton, hemp, coconut, linen, bamboo, sisal, kapok.</p> Natural Fibers](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_Natural_Fibers.png)
![<p><strong>Circular product</strong></p>
<p>The life-cycle of a product starts with its concept or design, and is followed by production, sales, use (with or without maintenance to make it more durable / longer in use)... Somewhere along the life cycle of the products, it loses its value for the user and ends up as waste (on an official disposal site or in nature). If the product remains unused, it is called a ‘lose end’ whereas the end can also be a new beginning if the loop is closed. To compost, biodegrade and recycle a material, there are different ways to keep it in use and thereby extend the life-cycle/loop. </p>
<p>In addition to the close loop principle, "Cradle-to-Cradle" is a specific term used to describe clothing in a cycle. Instead of afterwards considering the options of how the material can be recycled at the end of its use, the best composition of the material is considered in advance in order to return it to the closed loop. The materials are thus spared of any unnecessary recycling processes.</p> Circular product](/files/performancedays/content/performance-codes/icon_Circular_product.png)
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