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Reality Dreams offers self-cleaning T-shirt
November 19th, 2015
Norwich, U.K.-based clothier Reality Dreams has introduced dirt-repelling T-shirts that allow food, liquids and even oils to “run off” and clean simply with a spray of water. The hydrophobic shirts feature a nanotechnology treatment that can be added, for an additional cost, on demand when ordering the company’s apparel. Nanoparticles supplied exclusively to Reality Dreams […]
Teijin-equipped solar racecar places second
November 18th, 2015
OWL, an advanced solar-powered car developed by Kogakuin University using Teijin carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), finished in second place at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world’s largest solar car race, held Oct. 18-25 in Australia. Toho Tenax Co. Ltd., the core company of Tokyo-based Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, supplied the university with […]
Drytac names Hayden Kelley CEO
November 17th, 2015
Richmond, Va.-based adhesive-coated product developer Drytac has named Hayden Kelley, son of company founder Richard Kelley, the company’s new global chief executive officer, effective immediately. Holding degrees in economics and international business, the younger Kelley previously was regional sales manager for Drytac’s western United States territory and vice president of sales and marketing for Drytac […]
eVent fabrics teams with Spain’s OS2O
November 16th, 2015
eVent fabrics® has added Spain’s OS2O to the brands that use the Overland Park, Kan.-based company’s air-permeable and waterproof membrane technology and fabrics. OS2O reaches outdoor enthusiasts and mountaineers in Spain through retail stores and its online shop, specializing in apparel for mountaineers, trail runners and trekkers. The 300-gram jacket uses eVent’s DValpine™ waterproof and […]
Presentation to illuminate perovskite photovoltaics
November 13th, 2015
The pros and cons of perovskite photovoltaics will be the subject of a presentation at the IDTechEx Show slated for Nov. 18-19 in Santa Clara, Calif. According to a press release from the tech research firm citing their report "The Rise of Perovskite Solar Cells 2015-2025," perovskite photovoltaics (PV) efficiency gains are double those of […]
Adidas unveils 3D-printed performance footwear
November 12th, 2015
Adidas has unveiled the Futurecraft 3D performance footwear, featuring a unique 3D-printed running shoe midsole that can be tailored to the cushioning needs of individual feet. The 3D concept is part of the Futurecraft series, an initiative that places open-source collaboration and craftsmanship at the heart of design to drive innovation across all elements of […]
Coolcore receives patent for cooling-towel activation
November 11th, 2015
Chemical-free cooling-fabric innovator Coolcore® has been awarded a U.S. patent for “Method of Cooling an Object with a Fabric.” The patent covers activation that includes wetting the item, wringing out excess liquid, and snapping or waving the fabric to activate the moisture control. The innovation is a fabric that becomes cool when activated by liquid […]
Jeans finishing plant announces sustainability advances
November 6th, 2015
Spanish company, Jeanologia, announces its jeans finishing plant that will guarantee ZERO®Ø contamination. The company, a global participant in sustainable and efficient technologies for the textile finishing industry, says that this plant is a first in the industry. The combination of the company’s laser, G2, and eFlow technologies combine to allow the company to reduce […]
3D printing and the future of textile products
November 6th, 2015
“We have met a point of diminishing returns [in advanced textiles], especially for millenials, Michael Chalmer Dunn says. “They don’t care if clothing is warmer, lighter, etc.—we’ve gone as far as we need to. Enter … wearable technology.” Dunn, a manufacturing and management consultant, spoke on the topic, “The future of 3D printed textiles: disruptive […]
Industrial protective clothing market to reach $13.3 billion by 2022
November 6th, 2015
The global market for industrial protective clothing is expected to reach $13.3 billion by 2022 according to a new report by analysts at San Francisco-based Grand View Research Inc. Rising concerns about workers’ health and safety across a variety of end-use industries, including chemical, oil and gas and manufacturing, is expected to remain a key […]