"Materials have the power to move a lot of things"
22.07.2025
What we need to learn is that I still believe we're not only in an industry but still in a phase of the world where in terms of production we still somewhat mimic the 1950s and the 1960s when people discovered plastics and everything was possible and everything became very colourful, and suddenly people had the freedom of choice that every product they can buy, they can choose from ten colours.
Jogging shoes and co.: plastics in sportswear
31.07.2024
The right outfit for every sport. Even for a short jog after work, sports enthusiasts can access sophisticated equipment. From breathable sports shirts and cooling running tights to running shoes. The choice is diverse. However, there is one unifying factor that most models have in common - plastics are used in their manufacture.
Bend it like PU – Plastics in football
31.05.2024
The European Men's Football Championship is casting its shadow ahead. It will take place in Germany from 14 June to 14 July 2024 and promises exciting matches and thrilling moments. But it's not just the players who are in the spotlight. The materials used also play a decisive role in the success of a match: plastics.
Customized, 3D-printed bike helmets offer comfort and safety
13.05.2024
The Californian company KAV offers customized headwear in collaboration with Jabil.
Smart textiles sense how their users are moving
22.08.2022
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its wearer's activities, like walking, running, and jumping. Through the process of thermoforming, the researchers were able to significantly improve the precision of pressure sensors woven into multilayer knitted textiles, which they call 3DKnITS.