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Biovation launches blood pressure cuff shield
April 13th, 2015
Technology-design firm Biovation of Boothbay, Maine, has launched the BioArmour Blood Pressure Cuff Shield (BPCS) featuring a multi-use barrier to mitigate the spread of hospital-acquired infections. The shield is the first in a suite of infection- and pathogen-control products from Biovation. The shield is a disposable antimicrobial hygienic barrier that attaches to a blood pressure […]
Smart-shoes system designed for performance
April 10th, 2015
No New Folk Studio Inc., a Japanese hardware startup, creates technology for artists and performers with a focus on wireless interaction and the Internet of Things (IoT). Their new endeavor is a smart-shoes system named “Orphe,” which is designed for performance that functions both as a customizable lighting system and a musical instrument/audio-visual controller. Each […]
Using what we have, better
April 10th, 2015
We talk quite a bit on this website about the development of new fibers to build new textiles for specific performance requirements. Sometimes, however, a whole new textile is not required. Techniques for modifying the surfaces of textiles have become so sophisticated that many materials can be effectively enhanced to meet a specific need. Nanocoatings, […]
FabricLink honors 2015 innovators
April 10th, 2015
FabricLink Network has announced its Top 10 Innovation Award winners, recognized for producing exceptional textile-based materials and technologies that were launched in the past year and are commercially available. The awards, presented by the Tarzana, Calif.-based trade group, honors both companies and researchers in categories such as innovative manufacturing and production technologies, novel insulation solutions […]
Engineers create stretchable, super-tough structures
April 10th, 2015
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have created a material made from nanofibers that can stretch up to seven times its length and still remain tougher than Kevlar®. These structures absorb up to 98 joules per gram, as opposed to Kevlar, often used to make bulletproof vests, which can absorb up […]
Fibertec® introduces room-air drying agent
April 10th, 2015
German waterproofing developer Fibertec® has introduced GreenGuard RT, a self-activating fabric protectant that does not require mechanical drying. The new DWR (durable water repellent) product for waterproof, breathable clothing activates at room temperature, therefore saving energy. The unique patented PUR active ingredient is biodegradable (no PFCs) and bluesign® approved. GreenGuard RT ("room temperature") achieves a […]
Rethinking cotton in nonwovens
April 10th, 2015
Sustainability concerns and better processes are making the use of cotton in nonwovens more attractive. The words “cotton” and “advanced textiles” have not, typically, been used in the same breath. There are some good reasons for that, including the price tag. But new processes for integrating small amounts of cotton into engineered nonwoven fabrics could […]
Advances in low-pressure plasma coatings offer environmental benefits
April 10th, 2015
Plasma is considered to be the fourth state of matter; by adding energy, matter can be transformed from solid into liquid into gas into plasma. In low-pressure plasma technology, a stable and effective plasma is created by an electromagnetic discharge of a gas at low pressure and at low temperature. The molecules are decomposed into […]
Huntsman, Daechun sign pact
April 7th, 2015
Dye and chemical maker Huntsman Textile Effects has entered an agreement with Korean fabrics producer Daechun Co. Ltd. to streamline operations and train technical staff at its textile mill in Gyunggi Province. The partnership reinforces the mill’s growth as an eco-friendly export business and builds on its reputation as a sustainability leader in the global […]
Transhield, Kennon to produce military covers
April 6th, 2015
Transhield Inc. and Kennon Products Inc. have formed a partnership to deliver protective covers to the military aircraft market. The agreement allows Transhield and Kennon to provide cost-effective and affordable solutions for the protection of military aircraft assets. “The collaboration will allow us to increase product selection and expedite delivery of superior, state-of-the-art protection for […]