- a new era of fill materials has begun
smartfilaments
- a new era of fill materials
smartfilaments – a new
era of fill materials has
begun
Revolutionary functions and
applications for the brush and
paintbrush industry! smartfilaments - a natural substance
enhanced with organic and
inorganic additives – provides
astounding customer solutions.
Extracted from cellulose by the
lyocell process, the monofilament
is bio-degradable, which makes it
the fill material of the future.
smartfilaments marks the beginning of a new era of fill materials.
Previously unimagined possibilities and fields of application
emerge. We will elaborate on this
in detail, but before that, let's
take a brief journey into the history of brush and paintbrush fill
materials.
has begun
natural substances
For centuries,
Once upon a time ...
For centuries, natural substances like pig bristles, horsehair
and plant fibers have been used
to manufacture brushes and
paintbrushes.
Industrialization paved the way
to processing metallic materials
into wires, and whole new fields
of application emerged. Then,
nylon manufacturing was invented in 1935.
The further development of
this synthetic fiber heralded a
new generation of fill materials.
Now smartfilaments marks the
beginning of a new epoch. This
4th generation of fill materials
will change the market.
have been used
smartfilaments
sustainable
stepping into a
Cellulose
Know-how – wherever
you look
Additives
NMMNO solvent
Closed water circulation
for wash cycle
Mixer for slurry
smartfilaments – stepping into a sustainable
future
Aggregate / Kneader
What is so special about smartfilaments? Extracted from cellulose and manufactured by the
lyocell process, the filaments
boast consistently high quality and standardized features.
smartfilaments is a natural substance with all the advantages of
a synthetic material!
The addition of organic and inorganic additives clears the path
for unexpected and pioneering
applications in various fields.
future
Nozzle for
fibers
Schematic diagram of manufacturing by the lyocell process
Such a successful development
always depends on teamwork
and the knowledge of specialists.
A glance at the basic technology
and the partners involved sheds
light on the competence invested in this project.
Technological competence and
closed loops
Mastering the technological
process is the foundation of this
quantum leap for the brush and
paintbrush industry. Originally a procedure to manufacture yarn, the lyocell process has
been enhanced. The basic material is pulp (cellulose), which
resembles blotting-paper in
structure. Cellulose is dissolved
in a solvent (NMMNO) whereby the molecular chains break.
A compound similar to honey
develops. It is spun and drawn
through distilled water, whereby the solvent is flushed out.
The solvent may be used again
for further applications. The
monofilaments resulting from
this process can now be used for
all kinds of innovative applications.
TITK - OMPG - smartfilaments
a powerful team
TITK
OMPG
smartfilaments
they know how it
works
turning ideas into
products
no one knows the
brush and paintbrush
industry better
Lyocell technology is based on
more than 10 years of scientific research and development
by the Thuringian Institute of
Textile and Plastics Research
(TITK) in Rudolstadt (Thuringia). Founded in the nineteenfifties as the Institute of Textile
Technology of Synthetic Fibers,
TITK has since developed into
a state-of-the-art, internationally renowned institute of polymere functional und manufacturing materials.
What the research department
develops should eventually be
brought to market. Ideas and
technologies must be translated
into consistently high quality
production. This is the competence of OMPG's production specialists in Rudolstadt
(Thuringia). Founded in 2005,
OMPG develops and manufactures filaments for various
applications, drawing on the
scientific know-how of TITK.
The company consists of a team
of experts boasting enormous
knowledge of the industry.
Decades of experience, passion
for their trade and a culture of
innovation are smartfilaments'
principles of success. Competence is the convincing result.
smartfilaments is a marketing
and distribution company appointed by OMPG with exclusive rights for these monofilaments in brush and paintbrush
applications.
An interdisciplinary team of
130 staff members works meticulously and passionately on
innovations, assigned research
projects and material testing.
environment friendly
conserving resources
The fill material of the future
and
After all those votes of
confidence, let‘s talk
facts
Nowadays, anyone can claim
pretty much anything. We at
smartfilaments, however, know
that only those who keep their
promises will be successful in
the long run. Hence, we have
established an overview of
smartfilaments' features and benefits:
Environment-friendliness and
resource conservation make
smartfilaments the fill material
of the future. smartfilaments
is a purely natural product.
Extracted from wood, a renewable resource, it is 100% biodegradable.
Additionally,
smartfilaments
features qualities that used to
be limited to synthetic materials. It consistently meets manufacturing and product quality
standards.
Consistent quality standards
Renewable resource
100% bio-degradable
Antistatic
No melting or smudging
Dimensionally stable
Water absorbency
Stiffness
smartfilaments
Synthetic material
Up to 160°
high
high
Up to 100 °
low
low
Seaweed, hayflowers, lavender
new capabilities
provide
for the filaments
And here's
a bonus for you
Through the addition of organic and inorganic additives, the
filaments gain astounding new
capabilities leading to innovative customer solutions.
The following examples serve to
show you what the future of the
brush and paintbrush industry
will look like.
Are you looking for soothing,
empowering and restoring capabilities? We will meet your
requirements by adding herbal
substances such as
seaweed,
hayflowers
or lavender
enable the filaments to fulfill
new functions
But that's not all! We can process a whole bunch of other
plants and substances as well.
to peel,
polish or sand?
Do you need materials with which
Your individual solution!
Do you need materials with
which to peel, polish or sand?
That too, we can accomplish
with smartfilaments.
Incorporating materials such as
clay,
diatomite,
silicon
or diamond,
we offer custom-tailored solutions that will satisfy your needs.
Would you like
your products to be
antistatic, antibacterial and equipped
with other features?
Let‘s develop
products and
solutions
together!
Would you like your products
to be antistatic, antibacterial
and equipped with other protective features as well?
Again we have various solutions
for you.
Silver,
carbon
and fluorine
are only a few of our answers to
your customer specific needs.
Or perhaps you have quite different demands and ideas of what
your brushes should be able to
accomplish for your customers.
If so, let's develop new products
and solutions together!
Distinguish yourself
through real added
value for customers
your Your problem solver - smartfilaments
Functionality becomes
your most important
selling point
Distinguish yourself
through real added value for your customers
The brush and paintbrush industry is a traditional business.
True fill material innovations
haven't taken place in decades.
Distinguish yourself through
real added value for your customers
With smartfilaments you can
distinguish yourself in whole
new ways. You can be an inspiration to your industry, surprise your customers and make a
name for yourself as the market's innovative problem solver.
The fill material's new capabilities allow you to advance into
fields of application where function rather than price counts.
Think of growth markets such
as the health and wellness industries or innovative high-tech
applications.
What are your answers to the
following questions?
Would you like to break out of
the price spiral? With outstanding solutions that will make
your customers see you in a new
light?
Are you looking for a development partner with tremendous
know-how for innovative customer solutions involving new fill
materials?
Would you like to establish new
customer groups? But with your
current brush and paintbrush
product range, you are unable
to meet their requirements?
Did you answer any of those
questions with a 'Yes'?
Then we should meet and discuss the features you desire for
your products!
Hubstrasse 56
9500 Wil Switzerland
Phon +41 71 913 90 22
fax +41 71 913 90 20
www.smartfilaments.com
info@smartfilaments.com
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