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Transforming inventions into innovation

February 12, 2013

…in which universities and research institutes involved in textiles can link with the textile industry. For example, they might become members of an existing science park in the regions where…

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Integrating coating technologies

February 1, 2013

…The coated textiles industry is currently in a state of flux as new markets are emerging and traditional processes (and partnerships) are being adapted in response A wide range…

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From building to body: Current research into interactive and technical textiles

December 1, 2012

…clean themselves, conduct electricity, transmit images and information, change shape and fight disease. For buildings, textiles also are designed to be functional as well as decorative, serving to enhance acoustics…

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Dow introduces Silvadur™ antimicrobial treatment for textiles

October 11, 2012

…unwanted bacteria that can cause unpleasant odors, decay, rot and discoloration in fabrics. Silvadur combines the outstanding efficacy and safety of silver—a trusted antimicrobial agent for more than 2,000 years—with…

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NanoHorizons announces issuance of U.S. patent for wash-durable antimicrobial textiles and fibers

June 14, 2012

…fungus and mold in devices, textiles and touch surfaces.” Leveraging its proprietary technology, NanoHorizons develops, manufactures and markets nanoscale silver additives, under the brand SmartSilver®, that significantly enhance silver’s inherent…

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The future for smart textiles

May 1, 2012

…According to the latest issue of Performance Apparel Markets by Textiles Intelligence, Wilmslow, U.K., smart textiles and wearable technology are poised for rapid growth, if key issues with power…

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Incredibly smart textiles

October 1, 2011

…As understanding evolves and resources become available, interactive textiles could be headed into the mainstream Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak may be fiction, but it could be a reality in…

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Driving the future of fabric structures

June 1, 2011

…screen printing. Boston, Mass., architecture firm KVA Matx has experimented with ways in which OPVs may be integrated into architecture, combining flexible energy harvesting textiles with digitally fabricated structural elements….

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Nanotechnology: It’s getting bigger

January 2, 2011

…of fibers and textiles. Moreover, he adds, you can achieve some of the same functionality that end-product customers want using traditional methods and micron-sized materials. “The advantage of the nanometer…

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