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New jeans stimulate skin revitalization

March 14, 2016

…The latest products manufactured in partnership by Italian clothier Calzedonia and Emana®, the smart-yarn developed by the global business unit Fibras of the Solvay Group, look like standard jeans,…

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Sweet Living Group announces zinc oxide portfolio for licensing

March 4, 2016

…St. Louis-based eco-friendly clothier Sweet Living Group (SLG) has announced the licensing of its nano-ZnO technology. The patented zinc oxide nanotechnology benefits fabrics and textiles by incorporating ultraviolet protection,…

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Duvaltex acquires True Textiles

February 25, 2016

…business units—True, Guilford of Maine and Teknit. As a result, Duvaltex becomes the largest manufacturer of commercial or contract interior fabrics in the U.S. and Canada, serving the office furniture,…

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Finishing finesse

February 19, 2016

…case. And coated products allow customers to make a choice between fabrics with inherent properties and coated products. “You’re providing them flexibility, and that is money in and of itself,”…

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U.S. Department of Commerce and IFAI host Smart Fabrics Summit

February 19, 2016

…U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker was announced as the moderator for a panel of senior level business leaders for the Smart Fabrics Summit on April 11, 2016. Secretary…

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ThermalTech introduces solar-powered fabric

February 19, 2016

…Yucatan, Mexico-based ThermalTech has introduced a solar-powered smart fabric made from stainless-steel yarn. The fabric is lightweight and gathers energy from the sun, artificial light and the wearer’s own…

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Vibrating yoga pants lend a guiding hand

February 18, 2016

…developer of technical apparel, and co-founder Ben Moir, Nadi smart leggings feature tiny electronics woven into the nylon fabric positioned on the wearer’s hips, knees and angles. The sensors are…

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Learning something new every day

February 5, 2016

…if the coatings business had been impacted by the development of more fabrics with inherent properties; FR, in particular comes to mind. It hasn’t. At least not very much, or…

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Graphene-enhanced sportswear launched

February 5, 2016

…human body is dispersed in warm climates, and preserved and distributed evenly in cold climates. In addition, because the fabrics treated with Graphene Plus are electrostatic and bacteriostatic, they are…

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Coatings and finishes enhance fabric performance

February 5, 2016

…Researchers are constantly working to improve the performance of coatings and finishes. Photo: Alexium International In today’s demanding technical fabrics markets, the fabric itself is just the beginning. For…

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