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Toxic gas risk found in burning PTFE
July 15th, 2019
People in low income countries could be exposed to highly toxic gases from the uncontrolled incineration of outdoor clothing made with fluorine-based membranes, says a recently published study, received from Sympatex. Results from the Frankfurt-based independent testing house, Warringtonfire, appear to show that highly-toxic hydrofluoric acid (HF, up to 63 ppm) and hydrochloric acid (HCI, […]
Sympatex launches Seamless Climate Technology
September 9th, 2015
Sympatex Technologies, Unterföhring, Germany-based developer of high-tech functional apparel fabrics, will introduce a further development of its Sympatex Climate Technology at Milan’s winter Lineapelle, an international exhibition of leather, accessories, components, fabrics, synthetics and models slated for Sept. 9-11. Together with its longtime Italian distribution partner PIDIGI S.p.A., Sympatex will present high-performance technologies as well […]
Sympatex presents sustainable alternatives portfolio at ISPO 2015
February 11th, 2015
Textile specialists Sympatex Technologies presented numerous combination possibilities from its product portfolio at the ISPO (International Sporting Goods Trade Show) early in February. The ecological alternative among functional textile specialists, the company headquarted in Unterföhring, Germany, offers a sustainable material mix, different treatment options and individualized backings and tapes. Its new Digital Sales Tool offers […]
Verseidag offers duraskin® in the U.S.
August 19th, 2013
Verseidag US, Randolph, N.J., has introduced its line of duraskin® architectural materials to the North American market. This includes PTFE coated glass and PVC/polyester material with PVDF weldable topcoat. These high-quality technical fabrics are available in several weights and widths. See Verseidag Seemee.