Woven, knitted or braided \u2013 narrow is the main thing<\/h3>\n
When we talk about narrow textiles, we mean all three dimensions: narrow textiles are linear, flat or three-dimensional textiles with a width of no more than about half a meter. A braid with a width (or should we say “narrowness”) of 5 cm, a braided cord of 0.5 mm diameter, a woven tape with a width of 30 cm, a star profile with a width of 35 cm, a round woven tubular with a diameter of 50 cm \u2013 all of these are narrow textiles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Form follows function<\/h3>\n
Form follows function \u2013 the famous guiding principle of product design also applies to textile technology: the function that a textile needs to fulfil drives its form. Particularly in the case of technical textiles, which are required in industry due to their specific functions and properties, it is important to choose the right form. For many applications this is a narrow form. After all, narrow textiles are not the small, thin siblings of wide fabrics and woven fabric. They are produced as independent textile-technical products on special braiding, warp knitting and weaving machines. And they come with unique properties \u2013 e.g., in terms of elasticity, load capacity or configurability. They are often the decisive detail that ensures that a rucksack can be closed, a piece of luggage safely stowed, a car seat adjusted, that a bandage provides support, a protective glove offers safety, and much more.<\/p>\n