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Smart Fabrics & Wearable Technology 2014 Launches 13th annual event
January 11th, 2014
Smart Fabrics & Wearable Technology 2014 will take place April 23-25 in San Francisco, Calif., at the historic Merchant Exchange building, with special events to be held in the Julia Morgan Ballroom and One Leidesdorff. “You might notice that this event has a new name. Incorporating wearable technology into the conference is a reflection on […]
Wearable sensors for firefighters
January 11th, 2014
The Wearable Advanced Sensor Platform (WASP) Shirt by Globe Manufacturing, Pittsfield, N.H., is a body-worn system that integrates physiological and location monitoring for real-time data collection. It is specifically intended to measure the stress placed on firefighters during the course of their duties, with an aim to reduce deaths and disability due to physical stress. […]
FlexTech Alliance initiates users groups
January 11th, 2014
From toys and games, freshness sensors, body media, and medical devices to applications in outer space and high-speed communications, flexible and printed electronics are influencing the ways companies develop advanced products and packages. To speed adoption of these technologies into a broad range of industries, FlexTech Alliance has formed users groups focused on two general […]
Research project on smart textiles launched
January 11th, 2014
A recent article about smart textiles and wearable intelligence posted by Centexbel on their website (www.centexbel.be) asks, “Why is the industry still facing challenges?” The article notes that Flemish company participation is growing, but there are still “open questions,” including a general knowledge of the subject, distribution channels, maintenance and other practical matters. Centexbel has […]
Distinction thread
January 11th, 2014
Available in 20 bold, contrasting colors, Vicar International’s new Distinction-Poly T-270 thread gives fabricators and manufacturers the versatility, extra UV resistance and mildew resistance needed for both indoor and outdoor use. The thread is specifically formulated for the marine, automotive, RV and golfing industries, especially seating, outdoor furniture, accent stitching and tonneau covers. www.vicarinternational.com
Research Alliance formed in Germany for the microbial production and application of biopolymers
January 9th, 2014
Four Germany-based partners BRAIN, theHohenstein Institute, Kelheim Fibres and rökona, have announced the formation of a new research alliance for the biotechnical production and modification of specialty alginates. The aim of the alliance is to establish a sustainable microbial bioprocess for the production of specialized alginate components. The biopolymers should serve a dual purpose: application in high-quality medical product […]
Vinyl matters
January 9th, 2014
What fabric manufacturers know about PVC fabrics that you should know, too. Many businesses in the industrial fabrics industry (Seaman Corp. among them) have shown consistent growth over decades by developing cost-effective, high-performance products that utilize vinyl—a polymer used safely and successfully in a range of applications. Today, the vinyl industry represents $54 billion of […]