Spacer fabrics can be defined as fabrics which have two
outer surfaces connected to each other with spacer yarns. Spacer yarns/layer
provides three dimensional structure to the materials. Components in spacer
fabrics differ depending on the yarn type and production method.
Spacer fabrics are three dimensional textiles. Properties
of spacer fabrics such as 3D fiber location, possibility to use different
materials and production in one step, provide the spacer fabrics to use in
different application areas.
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Recyclable seat covers:
The requirement for 100% recyclable seat covers in cars provided the impetus for the development of jacquard-patterned spacer fabrics by the automotive engineering industry already some years ago. One of the problems faced is that of environmentally compatible disposal of sound-insulating composite and seat constructions in the automotive sector due to the still inadequate separation of material types. Spacer fabrics made of just one material type - 100% polyester fibres – can provide an economical alternative here. Seating comfort and seating climate are closely bound up with the structure of the vehicle seat and the degree of air circulation. As test results using circular knitted spacer fabrics show, the air circulation afforded by this type of fabric is many times higher than with the sandwich laminated materials used today.
Mattress Ticking:
Spacer fabrics also offer a viable alternative to address demands for textiles with bioclimatic and hygienic properties. Circular knitted spacer fabrics are already employed in a practical application as mattress covering materials. These are produced on electronically controlled Terrot jacquard machines with diameters of up to 42“. The fabric width corresponds here to the length of a mattress, so effectively preventing crease formation in the mattress cover. Further development work is focused on functional improvement coupled with good pressure-elastic properties and surface characteristics suitable for the application of skin sensor technology. Because of their typical construction with gauge ranges from 18-32 gg, spacer fabrics offer optimum conditions for preventing the build-up of moisture and heat close to the skin and for creating a skin-friendly microclimate.
Orthopaedics, decubitus prevention:
Spacer fabrics offer far superior characteristics to those of textile composites such as woven or non-wovens for medical applications such as orthopaedics, prevention of decubitus for the long-term bedridden, for surgical applications and convalescence, as well as for incontinence products.
Protective and sports clothing:
Other promising applications in prospect for spacer fabrics are opening up in the field of protective and sports clothing. Through the use of flame-retardant yarns and the construction of climatic zones in garments, spacer fabrics are ideally suited materials for the production of fire-fighting suits and overalls, as well as for the police and emergency services.
The requirement for 100% recyclable seat covers in cars provided the impetus for the development of jacquard-patterned spacer fabrics by the automotive engineering industry already some years ago. One of the problems faced is that of environmentally compatible disposal of sound-insulating composite and seat constructions in the automotive sector due to the still inadequate separation of material types. Spacer fabrics made of just one material type - 100% polyester fibres – can provide an economical alternative here. Seating comfort and seating climate are closely bound up with the structure of the vehicle seat and the degree of air circulation. As test results using circular knitted spacer fabrics show, the air circulation afforded by this type of fabric is many times higher than with the sandwich laminated materials used today.
Mattress Ticking:
Spacer fabrics also offer a viable alternative to address demands for textiles with bioclimatic and hygienic properties. Circular knitted spacer fabrics are already employed in a practical application as mattress covering materials. These are produced on electronically controlled Terrot jacquard machines with diameters of up to 42“. The fabric width corresponds here to the length of a mattress, so effectively preventing crease formation in the mattress cover. Further development work is focused on functional improvement coupled with good pressure-elastic properties and surface characteristics suitable for the application of skin sensor technology. Because of their typical construction with gauge ranges from 18-32 gg, spacer fabrics offer optimum conditions for preventing the build-up of moisture and heat close to the skin and for creating a skin-friendly microclimate.
Orthopaedics, decubitus prevention:
Spacer fabrics offer far superior characteristics to those of textile composites such as woven or non-wovens for medical applications such as orthopaedics, prevention of decubitus for the long-term bedridden, for surgical applications and convalescence, as well as for incontinence products.
Protective and sports clothing:
Other promising applications in prospect for spacer fabrics are opening up in the field of protective and sports clothing. Through the use of flame-retardant yarns and the construction of climatic zones in garments, spacer fabrics are ideally suited materials for the production of fire-fighting suits and overalls, as well as for the police and emergency services.
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