Research and development along the textile value chain

The Fraunhofer Institutes in the Research Area Technical Textiles have teamed up to map the entire textile value chain by bundling their individual competencies, from machine development to the manufacture of fibers, textile structures and preforms, innovative textile finishes and the integration of smart functions in your products.

With the help of state-of-the-art process and product simulations and the implementation of sustainability and recycling processes while taking advantage of digitalization and Industry 4.0 strategies, we bring your production up to date to rise your value increase of your company.

The picture shows an example from Fraunhofer's R&D activities, developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI:

Sustainability reimagined – responsible furniture

With LinumTube, we are presenting a new generation of ecologically sustainable seating furniture.

The focus is on an innovative, multi-layered flax fiber fabric—a natural high-performance material that combines stability, flexibility, and aesthetics. In combination with a well-designed steel tube system, these seating elements offer flexible geometry that can be adapted, reconfigured, and easily assembled, disassembled, and transported.

What makes it special:

• Consistently sustainable – made from only two materials: natural fiber textile and steel
• Easy to dismantle – for simple assembly and disassembly, transport and reuse options
• Recyclable – can be separated by type and recycled to a high standard
• Flexible in design – adaptable to different spaces and needs

Whether for modern working environments, public spaces, or sustainable living concepts, LinumTube stands for a new furniture culture: resource-saving, durable, and future-oriented.

Experience textile innovations from the Fraunhofer world at our booth in Hall 12.0 C78.

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We are looking forward to your visit!