German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf (DITF)
The DITF - German Institutes of Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf - are Europe's leading research institution in the field of textile and materials research. For over 95 years, the DITF have been developing innovative, application-orientated solutions for a wide range of industries, from automotive and aviation technology to healthcare and smart textiles. With a broad spectrum of expertise ranging from material development to process optimisation, the DITF set standards in textile research and development.
In the healthcare sector, the DITF is already working on innovative textile-based solutions that promote comfort, safety and health in old age. These include intelligent textiles that are able to monitor vital data such as heart rate or movement, thus enabling continuous health monitoring. These ‘smart textiles’ integrate sensors inconspicuously into everyday clothing or bed linen and thus help to recognise health risks such as falls at an early stage.
In addition to functionality, DITF attaches great importance to comfort and well-being. Their textile solutions are skin-friendly, breathable and can be adapted to special needs such as sensitive skin or limited mobility. The DITF also develop sustainable materials that are durable and recyclable in order to meet the increasing demands for environmentally conscious healthcare solutions.
With its innovative, textile-based technologies, the DITF could make a decisive contribution to improving the quality of life of senior citizens and creating age-appropriate solutions for a self-determined life.
Core competences for the network: Textile integration / textile sensor technology