Plasticizers are chemical compounds added to polymers, mainly PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to make them flexible and soft to the touch. PVC is one of the polymers most widely used in the manufacture of toys. The plasticizers most frequently used are orthophthalic acid esters, commonly known as phthalates. According to technical Read more…
IPT offers support for exports by the entire textile industry through tests based on international methodologies which are required for entry into foreign markets. It also provides assistance in the adaptation of textile products and formulations to local needs (tropicalization of products), as well as in evaluating the compliance of Read more…
Technical textiles are defined according to the product’s final use or application rather than by the material’s composition or structure. They meet technical requirements aimed at conferring high-level performance, and are textiles used in safety devices, civil engineering and the environment. The newest generation of technical textiles is the so-called Read more…
The demand for individual and bulk packaging is closely related to industrial production and commerce. Over the years, new materials have been introduced, such as synthetic fibers and non-woven fabrics, whose applications are driven by the development of new processes. Packaging textiles include bags, totes, wrapping for textile and rug Read more…
Safety textiles constitute a wide spectrum of materials and products used in the manufacture of apparel for a variety of applications, ranging from personal protection uniforms specific to companies and the service sector to items for the individual consumer. Evaluations of these products include waterproof testing, breathability, wrinkle and dirt Read more…
Technical textiles are extensively used in interiors, furniture, and as textile floor covering. Applications include carpet padding, carpets, curtains, padding, wrapping and covers for furniture and mattresses, among others. The materials used in these applications require specific physicochemical characteristics for which IPT offers characterization tests and performance evaluations based on Read more…
The use of textiles by the transportation industry is expanding. The main applications are hoses, safety belts, filters, floor linings, and ropes. This segment offers opportunities for the increasing use of textiles that offer interesting performance and processing characteristics. Composite fibers used as inner lining and padding is an example Read more…
The construction and architecture sector has made increasing use of technical textiles whose mechanical properties are the same as or often better than those of traditional materials. Textile materials offer attractive characteristics such as lightness and resilience, as well as resistance to deformation and deterioration due to the shrinkage of Read more…
Textile products for the medical industry are materials used in dental-medical-hospital settings, e.g., sutures and implant threads, hospital apparel, orthopedic textiles (such as compression stockings), and personal hygiene items such as dental floss, disposable diapers, and moist towelettes. The materials used in these applications require specific physicochemical characteristics for which Read more…
Technical textiles designed for the sports market is a segment which is growing in product variety and functionality, aiming constant improvements of the athlete’s performance and comfort. Highlights are new fibers, fabrics, and finishes for athletic apparel, equipments (sport bags, boats, tents, protective equipment, and balls), and textile surface for Read more…
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