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Smart fabric mimics bone tissue
February 10th, 2017
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) announces that biomedical engineers at the University have woven a “smart” fabric that mimics the properties of the bone tissue periosteum, a soft tissue sleeve that envelops most bony surfaces in the body. The complex arrangement of collagen, elastin and other structural proteins gives periosteum marked resilience and provides […]
Smart phone app helps design a custom dress
February 10th, 2017
The H&M-backed Swedish fashion house Ivyrevel has teamed up with Google and MediaMonks to create a personalized garment based on data gathered by a smartphone app. Ivyrevel calls the technology “Coded Couture.” The company says it works on the philosophy that fashion and technology go hand-in-hand. When you want a new dress to wear to […]
Textile integration of piezoelectric energy harvesting
February 10th, 2017
Breathing is the most consistent source of kinetic energy in the human body, as it produces a large circumferential displacement in the chest, even during sleep. This oscillation is one of few mechanisms in the human body that can also be exploited non-invasively for energy harvesting. The National Science Foundation’s ASSIST (Advanced Self-Powered Systems of […]
As natural as breathing
February 10th, 2017
All moving things generate kinetic energy. Ok, that’s obvious. … The human body itself is a reliable source of energy. Not the first thing that jumps to mind. … The most consistent energy source in our body is … breathing. Let that settle for a minute, and then read our feature, “Textile integration of piezoelectric […]
What “going circular” means for the apparel and textile industry
February 10th, 2017
The apparel and footwear industry is forecast to generate double-digit growth to 2020 according to business analysts McKinsey & Co. One of the challenges is reconciling this growth with sustainability initiatives. As this report states it, “Sustainability and rapid business growth are not compatible; to pretend otherwise would be disingenuous.” The solution proposed is an […]
U.K. textile academy trains next generation
February 9th, 2017
The Textiles Growth Programme, a U.K. initiative designed to support the country’s textile industry, has provided funding of £30,000 to establish a new textile academy in Keighley, West Yorkshire. The academy will be on the campus of Keighley College, an offshoot of Leeds City College. Colin Booth, CEO and principal of Leeds City College, says the academy […]
New line of air-lay nonwovens from Bouckaert
February 8th, 2017
Textile World reports that Bouckaert Industrial Textiles has acquired a new 3.4-meter-wide air-lay line from Laroche S.A. and TechnoPlants S.r.l. The material will primarily serve the thermal and acoustical insulation markets and, secondarily, specialty filtration and conveyor belting. The line represents an investment of more than $3 million. The company expects to produce 8 million […]
IFF announces 2017 scholarships
February 7th, 2017
Students have until June 10, 2017, to apply for any of four $5,000 scholarships available through The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF). Each year, IFF awards several scholarships to degree-seeking students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities or technical schools. The scholarships are paid directly to the students’ schools for fall semester tuition. Available scholarships include: Textile […]
Mold, Mildew and Harmful Bacteria in Textiles: Can Your Fabrics Be Protected?
February 7th, 2017
February 16 | Noon - 1 p.m. EST Companies can have their carefully built reputations ruined overnight when mold, mildew or other harmful bacteria are found on their fabrics. With a global supply chain, a complex distribution network and uncontrolled shipping environments, this scenario, while not the norm, can create expensive problems for companies within the […]
Polartec announces launch of MtnLogic
February 6th, 2017
MtnLogic recently launched its line of apparel built by world-class mountaineers in collaboration with Polartec. MtnLogic founder Peter Whittaker and guides at RMI Expeditions worked directly with Polartec to develop the new alpine workwear. Whittaker says that traditionally, technical gear is driven by merchant demand, price and trends. For this brand, Whittaker and the guides […]