Abstract: The invention relates to a knit fabric. There is a need for knit fabrics made that are comfortable to wear, have good washability and high softness. Good washability implies both dimensional stability of the fabric and maintaining positive surface aspects such as hairiness, pilling and fiber splice even after several washings. This object is solved according to the invention by a knitted fabric made from at least one yarn which consists of or contains lyocell filaments. The resulting fabric has a high wearing comfort and superior mechanical qualities.

Abstract: The invention shows a spin-up device (11, 51) and a method for spinning up a spinning device (1, 101) for the continuous extrusion of molded bodies (3) from a spinning solution (6), containing a solvent and cellulose dissolved in the solvent, wherein the molded bodies are extruded from the spinning solution (6) through spinnerets (7) of the spinning device (1, 101) in the form of a loose spinning curtain (2), the molded bodies (3) of the loose spinning curtain (2) are combined into a molded body bundle (4) after the extrusion, and the molded body bundle (4) is, in a further step, fed to a draw-off member (10) of the spinning device (1, 101) in order to start a continuous extrusion of the molded bodies (3). In order to make the spin-up method simpler in terms of process technology and more reproducible, it is proposed to increase the tensile strength of at least some areas of the molded bodies (3) of the loose spinning curtain (2) after their extrusion and before combining them into a molded body bundle (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a denim fabric as it is used for clothes (1). The fabric is made from weft yarns (4) and warp yarns (6). At least one of the warp yarns and the weft yarns contains or consists of lyocell filaments (8). The resulting material combines high mechanical strength against wear and tear with superior softness, smoothness and luster. Furthermore, the denim according to the invention is bleachable. The denim according to the invention represents a new class of denim alongside existing cotton denims and denims with a silk component.

Abstract: Silk woven fabric is known and renowned for its touch. The drawback of silk, however, is its price, its poor washability, and low resistance against certain chemical treatments. It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a silk-like woven fabric which overcomes these problems. According to the invention, this problem is solved by providing a silk-like woven fabric (2) made from weft yarns (4) and warp yarns (6), wherein at least one of the weft yarns (4) and the warp yarns (6) contains or consists of lyocell filaments (8). Especially twisted lyocell filament yarns are used, the resulting material has a touch comparable to silk and physical properties that are equal to or even surpass those of silk. Moreover, the lyocell filament yarns (4, 6) may have a higher twist than silk yarns, other cellulose yarns, or synthetic yarns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filament having flame retardant properties, as well as methods for its preparation and its use. The filament according to the invention are Lyocell filaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lining fabric (3) for a clothing article (1). In order to provide a lining fabric (3), that is hygroscopic to ensure good wearing comfort, and has sufficient dimensional stability to allow washing in a household laundry machine, the lining fabric (3) according to the invention is made from yarns (6) containing or consisting of Lyocell filaments (7). The Lyocell filaments (7) have an average linear density of less than 1.5 dtex, preferably less than 1.4 dtex and even more preferred, less than 1.3 dtex. The washing shrinkage after five washings is preferably less than 4% in each of two perpendicular directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of a cellulose suspension, particularly of a premixture for the preparation of a cellulose suspension in organic solvents such as an aqueous N-methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMMO) solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant Lyocell fibers which include incorporated inorganic additives which are particularly suited for use in flame barriers for articles of manufacture, such as mattresses and upholstered furniture applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers having increased fibrillation tendency, which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-concentration mixer (1) for producing a suspension (2), comprising a stationary container (3) and an agitator (8) arranged in the container axis (7), which agitator is connected to a motor via a flange (9) provided in the region of the container bottom (4), which motor is designed for rotationally driving the agitator (8) for mixing the suspension (2) provided in the container (3), wherein the agitator (8) has helical coils (11) which bring about a vertical downward flow (12) of the suspension (2) in the centre of the container (3) and a vertical upward flow (13) of the suspension (2) in the region of the container wall, wherein the flange (9) comprises at least one blade (15) provided on its circumference, which is designed for wiping the suspension (2) from the container (3) and for supporting the vertical upward flow (13) of the suspension (2) in the region of the container wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers having increased fibrillation tendency, which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Lyocell staple fiber consisting of a plurality of cut filaments, which is characterized in that at least part of said cut filaments exhibit an overall cross-sectional shape which is a bi- or multi-filar cross-sectional shape resulting from notionally partially overlapping two or more fiber cross-sectional shapes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber of the Lyocell type which has a titer of from 0.8 dtex to 3.3 dtex and is characterized by the following relationships: Höller factor F2?1, preferably ?2 Höller factor F1??0.6 Höller factor F2?6 and Höller factor F2 minus 4.5*Höller factor F1?1, preferably ?3. The fiber according to the invention displays a specific combination of properties with regard to the Höller factors, the flexibility and the abrasion resistance within a planar assembly. Hence, the fiber shows a behavior more similar to viscose and can be processed in the textile chain according to viscose standard methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers having increased fibrillation tendency, which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of a cellulose suspension, particularly of a premixture for the preparation of a cellulose suspension in organic solvents such as an aqueous N-methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMMO) solution.

Abstract: A backwash filter, in particular for highly viscous media, comprising a filter body (2) provided in a casing (1) and forming a cylinder jacket, wherein the casing (1) and the filter body (2) are rotatable about the axis of the filter body (2) relative to one another and wherein the filter body (2) separates a medium inflow space (14) from a medium outflow space (16), and comprising a flushing agent discharge channel (10) extending along a generatrix of the filter body (2), which flushing agent discharge channel (10) is movable relative to the filter body (2) and can be brought into flow connection with the filter body (2) across the entire length thereof and across the entire circumference thereof, with the formation of a stream of flushing agent flowing into the flushing agent discharge channel (10), is characterized, for increasing the efficiency of backwashing and of the throughput as well as for protection of the filter material, in that the flow connection always occurs only across a portion of the longi

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant Lyocell fibers which include incorporated inorganic additives which are particularly suited for use in flame barriers for articles of manufacture, such as mattresses and upholstered furniture applications.