The Sächsische Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) is a leading research institute for technical textiles and nonwovens based in Chemnitz. For over 30 years, the STFI has acted as an innovation partner and reliable service provider for the textile industry.
The STFI's areas of expertise include
- Nonwovens and recycling
- Textile lightweight construction
- Technical woven and knitted fabrics
- Functionalisation and composite materials
- Digitalisation and artificial intelligence
- Sustainability and textile recycling
- Smart technical textiles
- Health textiles
- Textile testing and certification of protective textiles (PPE)
The research results of the STFI are used in a wide range of areas such as
- Technical textiles
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Fibre composites
- Automotive industry
- Construction industry
- Medical technology
- Geosynthetics
- Environmental technology
The institute has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Competence Centre for Nonwovens, an Innovation Centre for Technical Textiles and a Centre for Lightweight Textile Construction. The STFI also operates an accredited textile testing centre and certification bodies for PPE and geosynthetics.
With its application-orientated research, comprehensive testing and certification services and regular training courses, the STFI supports companies in developing innovative textile solutions and opening up new markets.
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