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smartfilaments
- a new era of fill materials has begun
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.

For centuries,
natural substances have been used
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.

smartfilaments
stepping into a sustainable future
smartfilaments
– stepping into a
sustainable future
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 applicaions in
various fields.
Cellulose
Additives
Mixer for slurry
Aggregate / Kneader
NMMNO solvent
Nozzle for
fibers
Closed water circulation
for wash cycle
Schematic diagram of manufacturing by the lyocell process
Know-how – wher
-ever you look
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 - smartpolymer - smartfilaments
a powerful team
scientist
TITK
they know how
it works
producer
smartpolymer
turning ideas
into products
developper
smartfilaments
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 nineteen-fifties
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.
An interdisciplinary team of
130 staff members works
meticulously and passionately
on innovations,
assigned research projects
and material testing.
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
smartpolymer GmbH's production
specialists in Rudolstadt
(Thuringia). Founded in
1992, smartpolymer GmbH
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
smartpolymer GmbH with
exclusive rights for these
monofilaments in brush and
paintbrush applications.

The fill material of the future
environment friendly and
conserving resources
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:
smartfilaments
Synthetic material
Consistent quality standards
Renewable resource
100% bio-degradable
Antistatic
No melting or smudging
Dimensionally stable Up to 160 ° Up to 100 °
Water absorbency high low
Stiffness high low
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% bio-degradable.
Additionally, smartfilaments
features qualities that used
to be limited to synthetic
materials. It consistently
meets manufacturing and
product quality standards.

Algae, hayflowers,
oils provide
new capabilities for the filaments
And here's
a bonus for you
Ascophyllum Nodosum
- Island
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
Algae
hayflowers
oils
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,
Do you need materials with which
polish or sand?
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.

your products to be
antistatic, antibacterial and equipped
Would you like
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.
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.
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.
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!

- a new era of fill materials has begun
presented by
Klaus W.Büsing
Phone +49 (0) 176 7077 6030
Hubstrasse 56
9501 Wil Switzerland
Phone +41 (0) 71 913 90 22
Fax +41 (0) 71 913 90 20
www.smartfilaments.com
info@smartfilaments.com
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