Interview with Stefan Kross, Head of the Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Business Unit

摘要

Technical textiles have immense potential. Where are man-made fibers being used today? Stefan Kross: Man-made fibers are now primarily used for functional clothing and home textile products. But the importance of the so-called technical textiles is growing. This area includes such products as safety clothing, seatbelts, airbags and filters in the automotive industry, sails and fishnets as well as straps, conveyor belts and hoses. Currently, par- ticular emphasis is being placed on geotextiles and other textiles used in the construction industry, including spunbond, which is especially suited for use in roof insulation because of its exceptional thermal insulation properties. Fiber-reinforced concrete will also play a crucial role in the future.