Research and development
• ACTIVITY • PREPARATION OF YARN SAMPLES • PATTERNING OF KNITTED FABRICS • PROJECTS • REFERENCE • CONTACTS
Activity
The research&development department’s activities follow up with the original orientation of the Institute for processing of chemical fibres (Ustav pro zpracovani chemickych vlaken, UZCHV), i.e. application research, development, consultancy and informatics in the area of wool-processing and textile industry starting from testing of new fibrous materials through processing technologies to testing of new technological processes and machinery, including testing of fibres and textiles quality. The activities of the research&development department are supported by a complete spinning, weaving and knitting technologies.
Research&development department is a non-productive section that ensures:
- Managing of projects in R&D area on national and international level.
- Patterning of small items of yarns, cloths and knitted fabrics.
- Development of new types of textile products, innovations of current assortment base.
- Cooperation with national and foreign laboratories and provision of textile materials testing using standard and special methods.
- Testing of processability of textile materials.
- Maintaining business contacts with Czech and Foreign producers of textile fibres and manufacturers of manufacturing&technological machinery.
Preparation of yarns samples
Our complete spinning technology is supported by a top-class technology in the area of preparation of a strand and rove (regulation drawing frame RSB – D 35, roving machine F 15), and spinning machine K 44 for manufacturing of compact ring yarns. Our installed spinning technology provides the possibility to test processability of new materials and patterning of small items of yarns and semi-products. Patterning of hybrid technical and functional mixed yarns made of synthetic, natural, metal and coated fibres
Preparation of woven samples on CCI patterning devices
- Patterning warper SW 550
- Patterning needle looms Evergreen SL 8900
- Patterning sizing device SS 565
It is a computer-controlled set of CCI patterning devices for preparation of woven patterns. This device serves for testing of processability of new materials, simulation of manufacturing conditions and operating preparation of coloured, material, weaving and thread count variants of individual patterns of cloths.
- The device is able to process simple and twisted yarn and silk in the wide scope of fineness and materials.
- It is possible to use only one bobbin for spinning. The width of warping is max. 50 cm.
- Patterning on warp is given by 20 sheets; leno warp is also possible.
- Possibilities for patterning in the direction of weft are given by up to 8 bar. weft substitution; it is possible to change weft threat count even during weaving.
- We standardly supply a greige sample 43 - 45 cm wide and c. 1.6 - 1.8 bm long.
 Patterning warping device |
 Patterning sizing device |
 Patterning needle loom |
 Patterning needle loom |
Patterning of knitted fabrics
Technology of weft knitting offers possibilities for testing of processability and patterning on weft small-diameter, large-diameter and flat knitting machines. Warp weaving technology offers the possibilities for testing processability and patterning on two- and three-device warp looms.
Research&development projects
One of the most important elements of the works in the area of research and development is coordination of resolution or participation in resolution of national and international R&D projects the results of which create a precondition for implementation of manufacturing of new textiles with higher value added in the society or, as the case may be, expand application possibilities and the related market as well.
In recent years, SINTEX, a.s. participated in research and development projects in the role of the principal coordinator and co-investigator. It has practical experience with handling projects within the programs:
- 6th and 7th RP EU
- EUREKA – International Cooperation in Research and Development Programme
- Programmes: Konsorcia, Impuls, Tip, Tandem of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
- Research Centres of the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports of the Czech Republic
- ALFA TACR programme
Running projects
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Acronym |
INCOTEX |
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Provider |
MPO |
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Programme |
OP PIK |
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Project number |
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_321/0024467 |
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Title |
Reusable smart incontinence underwear |
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Period |
04/2021 - 05/2023 |
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Acronym |
VIRATEX |
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Provider |
MPO |
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Programme |
OP PIK |
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Project number |
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/21_374/0026712 |
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Title |
Textile structures combining virus protection and comfort |
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Period |
09/2021 - 05/2023 |
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Acronym |
OFTEX |
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Provider |
MPO |
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Programme |
OP PIK |
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Project number |
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/21_374/0027310 |
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Title |
New textile systems with optical fibers for biomedical applications |
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Period |
1. 9. 2021 - 31. 5. 2023 |
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Acronym |
HTH |
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Provider |
MPO |
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Programme |
OP PIK, COOPERATION - clusters call VIII |
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Project number |
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_321/0024468 |
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Title |
Hybrid lightweight low-energy textile heating system, especially for clothing components |
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Period |
1. 4. 2021 - 30. 5. 2023 |
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Acronym |
RUTEX |
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Provider |
MPO |
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Programme |
OP PIK, COOPERATION - clusters call VII |
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Project number |
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_336/0023639 |
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Title |
Collective research - CLUTEX VI. |
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Period |
1. 1. 2021 - 30. 6. 2023 |
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Acronym |
NANOPROGRES VII |
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Provider |
MPO |
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Programme |
OP PIK, COOPERATION - clusters call VII |
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Project number |
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_336/0023623 |
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Title |
Research on advanced nanostructures for applications in the food industry and water treatment |
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Period |
09/2020 - 06/2023 |
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Completed projects
| Acronym | Name | Period |
| PROGTEX | Progressive yarns design with higher added value | 1999-2001 |
| ROTGOODS | Production of special, unconventional textile materials using a new generation of two-component yarns. | 2001-2003 |
| SAFETEX | Research on new constructions and processing systems for multi-functional protective fabric with increased added value. | 2003-2005 |
| BATEX | OE89 Development EMC barrier, anti-static fabrics and work clothes. | 2001-2003 |
| MULTIFUNC | Multifunctional woven and knitted fabrics for high performance barrier textile materials and workwear | 2005-2006 |
| BASTEX | Production of woven and knitted fabrics with optimum properties when exposed to weathering and URV sunlight folder | 2005-2006 |
| LINTEX | The development of structures for technical yarns and their applications | 2005-2006 |
| Biotex | Antibacterial textiles | 2005-2007 |
| 3D-TEX | Research, development, sampling and testing of spacer knits | 2006-2009 |
| TECOM | The impact of technology on compacting on structures, properties and use of yarns and fabrics from hi-tech fibers. | 2007-2010 |
| MANGO | Directed protection with high-tech fabrics against contamination | 2008-2009 |
| ZDRATEX | New multifunctional textiles for the healthcare sector. | 2007-2009 |
| KOMPAKT | Compact yarns and their application in fabrics. | 2008-2010 |
| FUNTESIL | Production of multifunctional textiles with mixed yarns cotton/silver | 2008-2010 |
| MODSIMtex | Development of rapid configuration system for textile production machinery based on the physical behaviour simulation of precision textile structures | 2009-2011 |
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CORNET
AntiDekubitus |
Reusable 3D functional composite structures for the prevention of pressure ulcers in clinical and home health care | 2012-2013 |
| BATAN | Fabrics with increased comfort resistant to electromagnetic radiation | 2011-2013 |
| ESTIM | Extremely shielding textile materials for special applications | 2016-2019 |
| NANOPROGRES III | Research and development of application utilization of functionalized nanofiber structures including coaxial type and intelligent nanofiber structures | 2015 –2018 |
| BIODET | Biodegradable clothing and technical textiles | 2011-2014 |
| MECTEX | Functional textiles for health and standard of living of the aging population | 2012-2014 |
| DITEX | Spacer fabrics to ensure thermophysical comfort | 2014-2016 |
| LIOS | Standby systems of linear exposure | 2015-2018 |
| FIBFAB | Industrialization of bio-based textile fabrics for clothing applications. Website: www.fibfab-project.eu | 2017-2018 |
| HYBRID | Hybrid safety equipment | 2016-2019 |
| SPETEX | Special materials reducing safety risks | 2017-2020 |
| MERITECH | Development of special knitted fabrics and ready-made products made of merino wool and their blends for technical and sports purposes | 2018–2020 |
| NANOPROGRESS IV | Research and development of specifically functionalized nanofiber structures with wider application use Subproject No. 2 – Research of lightweight textile composite materials with integrated nanofiber layer and purely nanofiber materials with specific functional properties for industrial applications | 2017–2020 |
| NANOPROGRESS V | Research and development of composite and purely nanofiber structures for environmental, industrial and biomedical applications Subproject No. 1 – Functionalized nanostructures for innovative environmental and food technologies Subproject No. 2 – Linear composite textile structures containing nanofibers for medical applications and innovative nanostructures for technical and other uses | 2018–2020 |
| INTELUP | Intelligent upholstery of vehicles | 2016–2020 |
| SUS-ENCA Tex | Development of functional systems based on fixing and gradual release and transfer of active components for new value-added textiles; formaldehyde free TA (textile auxiliaries) and additives for net production technologies | 2017–2020 |
| WEATHERTEX | Development of Polypropylene (PP) textiles with improved long-term durability for outdoor applications | 2018–2020 |
| OCEANETS | Technological approaches for circular economy solutions in terms of prevention, recover, re-use and recycle of fishing gears to obtain added-value products in the textile industry | 2019–2020 |
| NanoFM | Development of facemasks with nanomembrane | 2020 |
| MEDTECH | Technology for the production of medical personal protective equipment | 2020 |
| HTH | Preparation of project applications within the project Smart Accelerator of the Pardubice Region II, project reg. No. CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_055/0016502 | 2020 |
| SURGOTEX | Surgical gowns with higher degree of barrier protection | 2021 |
| CHEMTEX | Chemical resistant textile products with added properties | 2020-2021 |
| RENTEX | Protective Multifunctional Products for Rental Use | 2019-2021 |
| 3D KNIT | Novel upholstery materials based on 3D weft knitted fabrics | 2019-2021 |
| MUFCIRC | Novel multifunctional textile solutions for approach to circular economy | 2019-2022 |
| COMATEX | Development of special textile materials reducing the risk of spreading of a virus infection | 2021 |
| TED | Textile electronics for homecare and professional use | 2019–2022 |
| B-TEX | Barrier textiles and clothing products protecting against natural influences | 2020–2022 |
| OPERA | Reusable protective equipment for healthcare professionals | 2021–2022 |
References
- GLANZSTOFF BOHEMIA
- Clutex - cluster of technical textiles
- NANOPROGRES
- Exhibitions
Contacts
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Jiri Prochazka Director for Research & Develop. |
 +420 465 569 969
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 prochazka@sintex.cz
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Zdenka Ledrova Head of Research |
+420 465 565 431
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ledrova@sintex.cz
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| Barbora Capova |
+420 465 569 969
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capova@sintex.cz
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| Dita Kracalova |
+420 465 565 433
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kracalova@sintex.cz
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| Daniela Jaskova |
+420 465 565 433
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jaskova@sintex.cz
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| Lenka Vaskova |
+420 465 565 401
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vaskova@sintex.cz
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+420 465 569 960
