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U.S. Army tests Kraig Labs ballistic panels
September 7th, 2018
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a developer of spider silk–based fibers, has delivered ballistic shootpack panels to the U.S. Army, Innovation in Textiles reports. The panels to be evaluated for effectiveness in stopping bullets are made with Kraig Labs’ Dragon Silk, a genetically engineered spider silk that mimics the strength of natural spider silk and is produced by […]
Mentor Meetings at IFAI Expo
September 6th, 2018
Need confidential advice? IFAI is now offering a fully endorsed mentorship program at IFAI Expo 2018. Professional consultations are available by appointment during show floor hours. Book a 30-minute meeting with an impressive lineup of industry experts! This opportunity is open to all attendees and exhibitors and free with any registration type. Why Seek Mentorship? Mentors become trusted advisers […]
Carbon nanotubes collect real-world data
September 6th, 2018
A team of engineers at the University of Delaware (UD) is developing next-generation smart textiles by creating flexible carbon nanotube composite coatings on a wide range of fibers, including cotton, nylon and wool, an article in Printed Electronics World reports. Their work is documented in ACS Sensors and demonstrates that the sensors have the ability […]
SensationWool Sock for pain relief is introduced
September 5th, 2018
A recent release announced the introduction of Kentwool’s Sensationwool Sock, a therapeutic sock designed for the relief of foot pain. The new sock features the company’s combination of superfine Merino wool with Nufabrx nylon, which is infused with capsaicin and a synthetic cooling agent. This combination of warming and cooling ingredients aims to provide temporary […]
Graphene-coated jacket prototypes released
August 30th, 2018
Graphene is invisible and a single atom thick, yet reported to be the strongest, most conductive and lightest material ever discovered. But it is also expensive to produce at scale, difficult to work with and is found primarily in research labs. Despite the hurdles of working with the substance, Vollebak is releasing graphene-coated jackets as […]
New focus for cotton: mission-linked research
August 29th, 2018
Mission-linked research encompassing basic and applied research to promote the advantages of cotton and bring new opportunities for cotton will be the next phase for research in the cotton sector. The new effort will bring expertise from different scientific fields, such as genomics, molecular biology, chemical engineering and textile science, to work on strategic projects […]
IPC E-Textiles Committee releases e-textiles washability white paper
August 28th, 2018
IPC’s D-70 E-Textiles Committee has released IPC WP-024, IPC White Paper on Reliability and Washability of Smart Textile Structures – Readiness for the Market. This white paper provides insights from a team of researchers on e-textiles washability testing parameters and initial results from those tests. It’s expected to be the first in a series of […]
Superflex rebrands as Seismic Powered Clothing
August 27th, 2018
As part of an evolution of its powered clothing platform, the company known as Superflex has rebranded as Seismic and has acquired the intellectual property (IP) of Lumo Bodytech, a motion science offering posture-correcting and fitness devices. Lumo's products include the Lumo Lift Posture Coach and Lumo Run Running Coach, both designed to track body […]
Peelaways sheets for home and health care launched
August 24th, 2018
After more than three years in development, Peel Away Labs has presented its waterproof multilayer bed sheet, a recent release announced. Peelaways sheets are designed to be changed by simply pulling down the sheet from one corner, to peel away the old sheet and reveal a fresh one underneath. Health experts say sheets in the home […]
International nonwovens conference will be in Cannes, France
August 23rd, 2018
The fourth Conference on Nonwovens for High-performance Applications will be held Oct. 10–11, 2018, in Cannes, France. Conference presentations will explore a range of topics: Perceived benefits of natural over manmade fibers. Transformation of nanofiber structures from niche material to mainstream source of innovation. Definition and role of superabsorbent nonwovens. Successful meltspinning of high-melt viscosity polymers. Myriad […]