Interview

How the textiles industry is preparing for the future

Textiles are all around us – but how will they be used in future? In this interview, Thomas Michaelis, Head of Textile Coatings EMEA/LA, explores textiles trends from sustainability to digital printing, and how Covestro helps customers create future-proof solutions.
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Thomas Michaelis, Head of Textile Coatings EMEA/LA, Covestro
October 31st, 2024

Collaborating to create high-performance, future-proof textiles coatings

Textiles present a whole world of opportunities in new applications from translucent trims in automotive to wearables in healthcare – but only with the right materials expertise and partnerships.

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Discover how application testing creates strong customer collaborations and innovative materials.
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In this interview, we ask Thomas the following questions:

What are the biggest trends in the textiles industry, and how do they shape Covestro’s innovation?
How can application testing enable the development of future-proof materials?
What application possibilities are opening up for textiles coatings?

Download the interview to find answers and inspiration for your next application development projects in textiles.

Key takeaways

  • Harnessing digital printing’s benefits

    Harnessing digital printing’s benefits

    Digital textile printing is on the rise as a more sustainable, resource-efficient technique – that can also enable personalization at scale.

  • Futureproofing with application testing

    Futureproofing with application testing

    Application testing can enable future-proof textile coatings in two ways: demonstrating their performance in multiple future uses, and ensuring they meet future sustainability demands.

  • An increasingly wide application range

    An increasingly wide application range

    Textiles are incredibly versatile – and the industry is increasingly exploring new application areas, from conveyor belts to construction.

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