In 1921, the cornerstone was laid in Reutlingen with the foundation of the German Research Institute for the Textile Industry. Today, the DITF form the largest textile research center in Europe.
The results of the "Paper Light" research project are beautifully designed luminaires made of paper yarn. They can be manufactured in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way and are fully recyclable.
Tablecloths could in future ensure distances between guests and transmit orders. To make them feel like fabric, the DITF are developing a purely textile sensor technology.
Using free production capacities, improving wearing comfort and avoiding waste: the DITF are developing several approaches for reusable protective masks.
