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Nonwovens market to see $47.7 billion by 2020
February 4, 2016
…The non-woven fabrics and textiles market is expected to be valued at $47.7 billion by 2020, up from a $32.7 billion market value in 2015, according to a report…
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Specialty Fabrics Showcase 2016: Call for submissions
January 25, 2016
…The April and May 2016 issues of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine will include our special annual showcase of our contributors’ latest high-performance fabrics, for end products ranging from awnings,…
Fashion grounded, Space inspired
January 22, 2016
…stimuli, such as temperature and electricity, in a process that is reversible, putting it in the category of a smart material. It is used by GZE in their Hydro jacket….
PrimaLoft introduces Gold Insulation Active
January 18, 2016
…PrimaLoft Inc., Latham, N.Y.-based provider of high-performance insulations and fabrics, introduces PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Active, a breathable four-way stretch fabric designed specifically for high-output activity. Its proprietary construction enables…
Milliken cited as ‘Most Innovative’
January 15, 2016
…manufactures custom-engineered textiles for a variety of industrial markets, including work wear, automotive, building and infrastructure, reinforcements and filtration products. Innovations include flame-resistant fabrics for industrial workers and military personnel,…
Textiles in space
January 8, 2016
…textiles and other materials available at that time; consequently, the Project Mercury suit was made of coated and uncoated nylon fabrics. Engaging the industry During Project Gemini, spacesuits gradually became…
Smart socks pause the TV for Netflix viewers
January 8, 2016
…you probably already have some of what you need to make a pair of the “smart socks.” An accelerometer that you can sewn into your socks determines when you’ve stopped…
Under Armour launches suite of connected fitness products
January 6, 2016
…devices includes the UA HealthBox™ Connected Fitness system; UA SpeedForm® Gemini 2 Record Equipped, the brand’s first smart shoe, and two models of wireless headphones. The products are powered by…
Coolcore wins patent, innovation award
December 30, 2015
…Portsmouth, N.H.-based specialty fabrics developer Coolcore has been awarded a U.S. patent for its invention that includes wetting an item, wringing out excess liquid, and snapping or waving the…
Better ballistics, Part II
December 18, 2015
…improved protective fabrics starts with effective materials research. Part I of this article (“Better ballistics, Part I”) looked at the ballistics market for advanced textiles, the materials typically used in…