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Research from molecules to materials

The Institute of Textile Chemistry and Chemical Fibers Denkendorf conducts applied research along the whole production chain in close cooperation with international networks. The ITCF specialises in the development of sustainable processes and materials from synthetic and natural polymers. They are the basis for the development of new materials, fibre-based functional materials and intelligent textile structures for textile and life sciences applications, for technical textiles and environmental applications.

Applying product and technology-oriented innovations and management concepts, the ITCF boosts their customers’ ability to compete and help secure their region, Germany and Europe and worldwide as beneficial economic locations. Contracting bodies are industrial enterprises and large-scaleservice providers as well as the state. Our main goal is to convey scientific results to the industry.

R&D for business and industry
We develop individual, technically feasible, and organizational solutions for our clients. Products and processes are developed to market-readiness in cooperation with industrial partners. The ITCF is an important supplier of innovative know-how for small and medium-sized enterprises without an own R&D department.

Excellence in Research
Quality, internationality, application-orientated research and education are the basic principles behind our effort to ensure excellence in research.
As an R&D service provider in the textile sector and in innovative application areas, our goal is to achieve the best in all fields of research.

Economic partner
The ITCF is renowned as a competent and appreciated economic partner. Our activities strive to meet the needs of the industry. We combine forces to develop customised solutions to strengthen our clients'; competitiveness on the market.

Success through cooperation
The most important factor of success for the ITCF is the application of a close cooperative structure of regional, national, and international networks. The ITCF secures competitiveness by seeking internal and external cooperations. Aside from a close cooperation with the Stuttgart University, counted amongst numerous alliances with nationally and internationally renowned institutions of higher education are industrial and non-university related R&D institutions. Depending on the respective task, different competences are combined for aholistic approach.

Practice-oriented education and professional development
Education and further education are among the fundamental tasks of the ITCF. The ITCF has a connection to the Stuttgart University through the Chair of Macromolecular Materials and Fibre Chemistry at the Institute of Polymer Chemistry. A wide range of seminars and conferences supports the knowledge transfer to the industry.

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