Abstract: Described are antimicrobial strands comprising a) thermoplastic elastomer, b) polymer having a melting point of at least 10° C. below the melting point of the thermoplastic elastomer and c) halogenated phenol. These strands are notable for an excellent antimicrobial effect, which survives repeated washing.

Abstract: A method is described which comprises a method for the production of a monofilament from a mixture of a melt-spinnable, filament-forming polymer and a modifying additional polymer, characterised in that a mixture of one or more melt-spinnable, filament-forming polymers and 0.001 to 10% by weight of a perfluorinated polyether is spun to form monofilaments. The monofilaments are particularly well suited for woven fabrics which are used in paper machine clothings, conveyor belts, filtration screens and screens for silkscreen printing.

Abstract: Described are fibers comprising aliphatic-aromatic polyester, hydrolysis stabilizer and spherical particles of oxides of silicon, of aluminum and/or of titanium having an average diameter of not more than 100 nm. The polyester fibers possess excellent bending fatigue resistance, give distinctly reduced abrasion and are useful for producing screens or other industrial fabrics.

Abstract: Described are polyester fibers having a free carboxyl group content of not more than 3 meq/kg which are stabilized by an epoxide composition comprising at least one epoxidized fatty acid ester having an epoxide content of not less than 1.5% by weight, based on the composition. The polyester fibers possess excellent hydrolytic stability and are useful for making products for the food-processing industry.

Abstract: Conductive soil-repellent core-sheath fiber of high chemical resistance, its preparation and use

Abstract: The invention describes food-compatible monofilaments and flat-shaped bodies made from them, wherein the monofilaments are based on polyester with the addition of 0.5 to 3.5 percent by weight of a polycarbonate, and which are characterized by an especially high abrasion resistance and resistance to foods. The shaped bodies are used for transporting, packaging, storing and handling foods and are characterized by reduced abrasion and an increased abrasion resistance. The quality of the foods that come into contact with such shaped bodies is excellent.