Inga Noll

Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Biography

Having studied mechanical engineering and economics at the RWTH Aachen University, I started to focus on textiles and textile engineering at an early stage in my studies. I sup-ported research in the field of photovoltaic active, nanomodified and optical fibers at the Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University. During my PhD I started research-ing on shaped fibers – meaning fibers with a noncircular cross section. Due to my personal interest in smart textiles and fashion, I want to introduce the possibilities of creating new types of textiles when utilizing shaped fibers.

Shaped Fibers

New Technologies, Fibers with cross sections other than round are referred to as shaped fibers. These fibers are applicable in wearable technologies due to their immense variety of features such as color effects, grip and wearing comfort, moisture transport or breathing activity. The char-acter of the fiber is given by the cross section selected. There is no limit to the range of cross sections which is why these fibers are prone to revolutionize the textile industry. They do not only feature certain functions, they incorporate them. This is why shaped fi-bers are considered to be the fibers of tomorrow.