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MultiFas network will again be financially supported in the future
Now it is official: Innovative network “Multifunktionale Fasersysteme” (multifunctional fibre systems) will be further supported by the German government und their programme called “Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand”. This is already the follow-up project with Statex as an important partner. The focus of the project is the development of fibres or technical textiles with integrated functions for diverse applications. The network persists mainly of small and medium sized businesses as well as labs or development centers. For further information please see www.multifas.de or read the current press release here. 
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Statex takes part in "Design Festival" in Berlin
At the “Wearable-Workshop“, fashionistas worked with conductive yarns and wovens from Statex “Do It Yourself“was „Wearable Workshops“device for the week end from the 18th to 20th June. In Berlin, Julia Schreiber taught how to integrate innovative materials just as conductive yearns and technique into fabrics. Especially Shieldex products are always an innovative and elegant way to work in Smart Textiles. Due to the pure silver attached to the fibres, Statex products are especially conductive. 
You can find further information concerning this workshop at the famous German fashion blog LesMads or http://www.lesmads.de/2010/06/dmy_maker_lab_workshop_wearable_electronics.html oder at http://techcrafters.wordpress.com/2010/06/20/wearable-workshop-at-the-dmy-festival/, Julia Schreibers homepage.
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Statex develops multi-usable surgical face mask
A silverzied antibacterial non-woven protects the skin Bremen, June 2010. Several million surgical face masks are used and thrown away every day. This is not only harmful to the environment but also a thread to sensible skin: Due to moisture and transpiration, skin often reacts irritated, especially when the mask is worn all over the day. Surgical face-masks are an important part of work in labs, instates or practices. But they often develop to be rather disturbing while growing bacteria around the mouth. That is why Statex developed a silverized surgical face mask that is antibacterial. Pure silver being directly in contact to the skin kills bacteria and germs. Skin irritations are eased and do not appear again. The mask is attached to the face via two stripes around the ears in order to provide the necessary comfort. The pure silver protects the sensible skin around the mouth and can be worn many days in a row. This does not only protect the environment but is also low priced. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Sven Böhmer at 0049 421 275047 or mail him to Boehmer@statex.de.
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Statex presents innovation at Hannover show Shieldex® Multiprotection Suit
Partials or microbes can compromise clean rooms and adulterate test results. For this reason, Statex Production and Distributions GmbH developed an innovative silverized Shieldex® Multiprotection suit that is not only antibacterial but antistatic. This garment was presented at the Hannover fair last week. Clean Rooms are needed in different areas of research such as laser technology, pharmaceutical industry or applications for aeronautics. But also in medical labs that need to conform to certain hygienic standards. Clean rooms are developed to handle the exchange of all kinds of particles. “But usually personnel are responsible for most of the partial pollution” explains general manager Claudia Erichsen. “That is why everybody should wear the Shieldex® Multiprotection suit that is antibacterial and antistatic due to its silverization with 99 percent pure silver. It will prevent bacteria or germs from transfer to sensitive product.” The suit comes in S, M, L or XL. They are washable and can be used several times. This does not only save money but also helps the environment. If you have any questions or need an offer, please contact Mr. Sven Böhmer at 0049 421 275047 or via mail at Boehmer@statex.de
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Statex introduces Shieldex® RF-Shielding Tent and Enclosures at the Hannover fair 2010
Statex, a company based in Bremen, Germany, will be displaying at the joint stand ‘Textile Solution’ at the Hannover fair 2010. Statex will be introducing its innovative silverized conductive Mobile phone bags and Laptop bags, called ‘RFSafe-Cases’ as well as the portable Shieldex® RFSafe-Shielding Tent- a cost effect alternative to solid-metal shielded rooms and screeded enclosures. The Shieldex® RFSafe-Shielding tent is an innovative new approach to shielding enclosures. Used by EMC test labs, medical clinics, universities, automotive and aerospace, where ever you have to conduct precision measurements in terms of electromagnetic compatibility or reduction of RF noise. The tents are being made of highest quality Statex metalized fabric and can be constructed in any size required by the costumer. The application of the tents offers the customers a cost reduction in high transport expense for shipping expensive and fragile electronic equipment to test labs as well as time savings. NASA already is profiting by using Shieldex RFSafe Shielding tents. Statex is also presenting at the fair silverized mobile phone bags – Shieldex® Safecases – which provide RF shielding and RF containment for the transport and handing of mobile phones,PDA’s and Laptop. That shielding RF containment is being used by the FBI, CIA and the LKA Bremen cyber forensics teams , which prevents unrequested communication and data manipulation of captured electronic devices. That, allows the police to maintain the chain of evidence of the captured data. You can find Statex in Hall 2, Stand A 49. We are looking forward seeing you there! More information on the fair: www.hannovermesse.de
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Statex supports students with silver Bremen
With its project “Statex for Studies”, Statex supports students worldwide who wish to do research with the help of silver-coated yarns, textiles, fabrics and nonwovens. “These can be projects in which for example the conductivity of textiles or the shielding of electromagnetic radiation is to be investigated”, explains Claudia Erichsen. The Statex Managing Director finds it exciting to follow the origination process of innovative products in which her own materials are used. In return the students are to document their results in interim and final reports and produce photos, making these available to Statex. Students who are conducting research or diploma work and require support in the form of material samples or expertise should contact Sven Böhmer on 0421/275047 or boehmer@statex.de. Statex makes these products available at cost price.
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Statex has always avoided controversial nanosilver
Bremen, October 2009. Politics, the economy and science regard nanoparticles as the key technology of the future and place great expectations in them. Applications exist in energy, environmental and information technology, and also in the field of health. But where there’s light, there’s shade: according to the Federal Environment Agency, studies from the USA and Sweden report that silver nanoparticles used in socks and sports clothing for their anti-bacterial effects are finding their way during washing into waste water. And if this is not enough: because of their size the tiny particles can penetrate into somatic cells. The Bremen company Statex shows that there is another way: for the good of their customers nanosilver has always been avoided. Statex produces silver yarns, textiles, fabrics and nonwovens from pure 99% silver. There is absolutely no danger to health or environment from these products. The effect of nanosilver on the human body and organisms in surface water, sediments and soil however is insufficiently investigated to date. In a current study, the Federal Environment Agency therefore warns of “serious knowledge gaps” – above all regarding risks to health. The agency calls for manufacturers to avoid the use of nanoparticles in their products until their effect on humans and the environment has been sufficiently investigated. Nanoparticles can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause inflammation. They can also enter the body via the skin and hair roots. Particles that penetrate the body via the bloodstream are evidently also transportable into the various organs (heart, spleen, kidneys, bone marrow). As the Federal Environment Agency emphasises, it can be assumed that nanoparticles can also reach the placenta and foetus. Statex in contrast works exclusively with metallic silver. This is a thousand times larger than human cells and therefore can not penetrate them. The effect of silver relies on the releasing of positively charged particles called ions. These fight bacteria by blocking their energy generation so the microorganisms effectively starve. The silver effect is safe, the risks of nanosilver as yet unclear. Therefore Germany is currently investing around 290 million Euros in research into nanotechnology – more than any other country in Europe. The EU spends around 140 million Euros of public funds on research in this field, nearly as much as the USA. According to information from the Federal Environment Agency, today just in Germany over 800 companies are working in the field of nanotechnology. The Federal Environment Agency study can be viewed here: http://www.umweltdaten.de/publikationen/fpdf-l/3765.pdf
