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Machine learning used to create a fabric touch sensor
May 13th, 2024
A new study from NC State University combines three-dimensional embroidery techniques with machine learning to create a fabric-based sensor that can control electronic devices through touch. Integrated into the fabric of a piece of clothing, the sensor can activate and control electronic devices, such as mobile apps, entirely by touch. The device is made up of […]
Based on user’s data, elbow brace is customized
May 13th, 2024
Nils Sorger’s elbow brace fuses additive 3D printing and subtractive laser cutting technology. Photo: Nils Sorger. The +/- Brace is a user-centered, customizable elbow brace produced by combining additive 3D printing and subtractive laser-cutting technology. Designed by Nils Sorger during an internship at WertelOberfell, the brace can relieve pain, promote comfort and reduce the risk of injury […]
Camira Group Inc. announces 3 new hires
May 13th, 2024
From left to right: Gabriela Cobb, Paul Tucker and Emily Timm. Image: Camira Group Inc. Camira Group Inc., an international fabric manufacturer has announced three new hires within the contract and hospitality segment. Camira Group has appointed Emily Timm as director of sales, Paul Tucker as sales manager and Gabriela Cobb as business development manager. […]
Ultrafabrics welcomes 2 new members to sales leadership team
May 10th, 2024
Kimberly Peoples, Ultrafabrics' new sales director for the residential market. Image: Ultrafabrics Ultrafabrics, a high-performance fabric manufacturer based in Tarrytown, N.Y., announced the welcoming of two new members to the sales leadership team. Kimberly Peoples has joined the team as sales director for the residential market and Amanda Bylsma has joined the leadership team as […]
NCTO announces 2024 officer elections
May 9th, 2024
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), has announced the results of its officer elections for fiscal year 2024. NCTO has elected Charles Heilig, president of Parkdale Mills, as chairman; and Chuck Hall, president and CEO of Barnet, as vice chairman. In addition to the appointment of a new chairman and vice chairman, NCTO elected […]
Manufacturing Solutions Center announces M1 programming training for Stoll knitting machines
May 8th, 2024
The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, N.C., announced that it will provide M1 programming training for Stoll Flatbed Knitting machines May 20–24 to individuals interested in learning about flatbed knitting or improving their knitting skills. Class size is limited and is structured to the individual needs of attendees. Core […]
MycoWorks welcomes Ginevra Boralevi to the leadership team as director of communications
May 7th, 2024
MycoWorks, a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, Calif., has announced the appointment of Ginevra Boralevi as director of communications. A Paris-based expert with 20 years of experience in luxury communications, Boralevi is joining MycoWorks from Eric Bompard, having led marketing and communications prior for major luxury groups in different sectors including Dom Pérignon and Panerai (Richemont Group). Boralevi holds a degree […]
AATCC announces 2024 student chapter award winners
May 3rd, 2024
Every year, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) student chapters name a graduating senior to be recognized for academic achievement and contribution to the chapter, school and society. This year AATCC presented the 11 awardees with a certificate, copy of the book Color Vision and Technology and an official AATCC graduation cord. […]
Meijer donates $250,000 to Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center
May 2nd, 2024
Meijer announced a $250,000 donation to the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), a Detroit-based national nonprofit organization. ISAIC focuses on training the next generation of textile and apparel manufacturing industry talent through a curriculum that combines technical skills, soft skills and digital literacy. ISAIC launched in 2020 to tackle two major challenges in the sewn goods industry: […]
Archroma and Cotton Incorporated renew 8-year collaboration
May 1st, 2024
Archroma, a global specialty chemicals company based in Prattein, Switzerland, and Cotton Incorporated, a non-profit cotton research and marketing company in Cary, N.C., announced the renewal of an eight-year collaboration to accelerate the shift to a more circular cotton economy. The two organizations began working together in 2016 when Cotton Incorporated approached Archroma intending to […]