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The need for technology transfer offices in academia
October 14th, 2024
Erin Tillery, who is studying at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles, presented “Moving Innovations to the Masses,” focusing on the flaws typical of technology transfer (TT) in the U.S. textiles industry. Her research has shown that, unfortunately, many institutions don’t have the resources to provide connections with patent offices or Technology Transfer Offices […]
Textiles in space: ensuring safety and functionality
October 14th, 2024
At ATA’s Emerging Technologies Conference, Mary Walker, project manager of the crew and systems division at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, discussed current and future uses for textiles in space. There are two types of environments researchers and scientists must consider when creating in-space textiles: extravehicular activity (EVA), which is anything outside the […]
Are you sure this is going to work?
October 14th, 2024
I have covered many ATA Expos, and I remember many conversations, special events, amazing products, and innovations that have frankly blown me away. Some of these innovations either were, or have since become, commercially successful; others may have found another pathway to the future, perhaps incorporated into a new iteration as the technology developed. Perhaps some […]
Apparel design for extreme heat
October 14th, 2024
Konrad Rykaczewski and his research colleagues at the University of Arizona are developing a new method to characterize human exposure to extreme heat with unprecedented detail using ANDI. Photo: Konrad Rykaczewski. Konrad Rykaczewski, who spoke at this year’s ATA Emerging Technologies Conference, hails from Arizona State University, the perfect location for his research topic of clothing […]
The biomaterials alternative
October 14th, 2024
Researcher Eldy Lazaro has created a biomaterial fiber that dissolves in hot water. This woven material sample is cotton on the warp and biofiber and conductive fibers on the weft. When the biofibers dissolve in water, the fabric falls apart, and the conductive fibers can be retrieved for reuse. Photo: Mark Skalny Photography. This year’s […]
Registration now open for AATCC committee meetings
October 11th, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced registration is now open for its upcoming committee meetings for all interested professionals. These volunteer-led committees create the test methods, measurements, specifications, and educational resources that enable quality, safety, sustainability and innovation across textile supply chains worldwide. Administrative Committees meet in October and Research Committees […]
Reju opens its first textile-to-textile hub in Germany
October 10th, 2024
Reju™, a textile-to-textile regeneration company based in Paris, France, announced it has opened its first operating unit, Regeneration Hub Zero, in Frankfurt, Germany. This is Reju's first major milestone after being incorporated just 12 months ago in Paris, France. The Hub is expected to begin deliveries in 2025. Owned by Technip Energies, an engineering and technology company, Reju […]
TrusTrace, Xoriant and Carbon Trail launch product claims solutions for brands
October 8th, 2024
TrusTrace, a global SaaS company with a platform for product traceability and supply chain compliance in fashion and retail headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced a strategic collaboration with platform engineering firm Xoriant and environmental impact data leader Carbon Trail to deliver a comprehensive solution that supports international brands that want to implement more product […]
EFI expands relationship with global strategic partner DPI
October 3rd, 2024
Electronics For Imaging Inc. (EFI) reported its subsidiary, EFI Cretaprint S.L.U., headquartered in Londonderry, N.H., has licensed its building m materials digital printing business to its current global strategic partner, DPI, a technology company with a network of dealers that specialize in research, development, production, sales and service for high-speed industrial digital printing solutions. “This strategic partnership […]
eVent Fabrics announces new hires to assist with global expansion into Korea
October 2nd, 2024
eVent®️ Fabrics, a waterproof and breathable laminates producer based in Kansas City, Mo., announced the company has hired three team members to assist with growing demand for the brand’s expanding line of performance laminates and recent expansion into the markets in southern Korea. Recent hires include Bartosz Lassak to the U.S. sales team, Xie Yi […]