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CoolVisions® dyeable filament fabrics feature creora® eco-soft

August 30, 2016

…Functional fabrics featuring CoolVisions® dyeable polypropylene filament have now been developed with additional benefits provided by creora® eco-soft, a low-heat settable spandex from global synthetic fiber manufacturer, Hyosung. While…

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Hexcel’s multiaxial fabrics reinforce Dasyc’s hangar

August 25, 2016

…Hexcel’s HiMax™ glass fiber fabrics were selected by Greek company Dasyc SA for the manufacture of its Composite Modular Transportable Hangar. Constructed from prefabricated composite sandwich panels, the structure…

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IFAI’s Advanced Textiles Conference registration opens

August 19, 2016

…The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) presents its Advanced Textiles Conference Oct. 18-19 in Charlotte, N.C. The special two-day event is in conjunction with IFAI Expo running through Oct….

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Down to earth, up in the air, Part II

August 19, 2016

…It soon became clear to us that with lightweight fabrics and air support, large spaces could be created that had a profound impact on people interacting with the spaces and…

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Down to earth, up in the air, Part I

August 5, 2016

…all sides. Portable and “smart” A final category integrates smart technology into the portable structure, either through conductive fabrics, or high-performance laminations of the enclosing shell. The iced coffee cart…

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Small scale, big ideas

August 5, 2016

…to be inspired. Let your creative brain wander for a bit and think about how today’s grand architectural fabrics could be used or adapted for smaller-scale applications. The fabrics themselves…

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BAE’s military vest features wearable tech

July 22, 2016

…U.K.-based BAE Systems has introduced a smart fabric tactical vest made from conductive yarns that can charge and power electronics via USB to alleviate the cluttered wires, cables, battery…

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Work safely

July 22, 2016

…countering workplace hazards. Protective apparel and safety gear for today’s industrial workers are evolving at a rapid pace as technical advances in fiber, fabrics and comfort move beyond the traditional…

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Advanced and sustainable textiles

July 22, 2016

…at the USDA has shown that greige spunlace fabrics can compete against spunbond polypropylene fabrics for use as topsheets in diapers. In addition to common fibers such as cotton, the…

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A new kind of protective textile

July 8, 2016

…Textiles & Clothing at Hong Kong Polytechnic, along with his colleagues, has identified a number of impact protection applications for 3D auxetic warp-knit spacer fabrics. The textiles are knit using…

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