The core tasks of the DITF include research and development in the entire spectrum of polymer synthesis, fiber and yarn spinning and nonwovens, as well as new matrix materials.

This area covers all types of high-performance and specialty fibers, from bio-based fibers to carbon and ceramic fibers to special functional fibers. The DITF have the expertise and the technical equipment to further develop the common primary and secondary spinning processes as well as nonwoven technologies under ever new aspects and to bring forth completely new technologies. Filament yarn finishing, twisting and winding technologies, and broad-based research into package formation round off this expertise.