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Underway and not going away

November 12, 2013

…business in Europe and elsewhere. (See “Sustainability metrics and certifications.”) Sustainability self-evaluation What, then, is sustainability, and how does it relate to technical textiles and advanced textiles, in particular? Three…

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Dyneema predicts “game-changers” in protective textiles

November 12, 2013

…The performance and endurance of military, law enforcement and security personnel have always been affected by the weight of their gear. Trends are underscoring the need for new, lighter…

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Advanced textiles professionals gather in Orlando

November 12, 2013

…more efficient bacterial control on textiles (see “The polymer approach”) Burlington Lab’s EPA-approved No Fly Zone™ insect-repellent technology Polyolefin elastomers (POEs) from Dow Chemical Co. that can be RF welded…

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The new paradigm

November 12, 2013

…Does anyone spend time and money on researching new technologies that are counter to today’s environmental guidelines or mandates? Does anyone launch a new product into the advanced textiles market…

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Dry-Tex® new resource at Concept III

October 8, 2013

…joined forces with another textile firm in the Shaoxing area to add new equipment installations and expand their facilities. The result will triple their laminating capacity. Concept III Textiles

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Responsive textiles vs. reactive façade systems

October 8, 2013

…protection and comfort. New research seeks to change views concerning how people may interact with buildings and buildings with their environment—not if, but how. This research demonstrates how textiles can…

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Textile conference set for Mumbai Oct. 1–2

September 19, 2013

…conference will also provide timely information on value-added textiles spanning the fiber to technical textiles supply chain. The organizers hope that the two day event will enable transfer of research…

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The polymer approach

September 10, 2013

…Polymer-based technologies offer new opportunities for microbial control on textiles. by Robert A. Monticello, Ph.D. Ever since microorganisms were recognized as a major cause of problems on textiles people…

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Protection from an unseen foe

September 10, 2013

…companies and major retailers. Most of the active ingredient producers are private or so big that their data on antimicrobials for textiles is either confidential or masked inside of numbers…

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New product label: “Skin flora neutral”

September 10, 2013

…The Hohenstein Institute has a new, proven test system for textile manufacturers to gauge the effect of antibacterial finishes on skin flora. Antibacterial textiles (products treated with silver) have…

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