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Partnerships eyed as innovation spur

June 5, 2015

…open new markets, according to a survey conducted by Sweden-based Trelleborg AB. The survey by Trelleborg’s engineered fabrics operation found that 50 percent of manufacturers say they have been negatively…

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Noble Biomaterials expanding in Europe

June 5, 2015

…the United Kingdom. We have a multilingual international sales team with expertise in the fields of smart textiles, performance apparel and healthcare.” Noble’s Circuitex®, which allows the combination of highly…

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Keeping it cool in space

June 5, 2015

…we have engineers come to us with their ideas, wondering what kind of fabrics would be best to address their purposes,” he says. “In some cases, such as work we’ve…

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Wearables could hit $3.3 billion by 2020

June 4, 2015

…tech, including wrist-worn fitness bands and smart watches to temporary tattoos and patches that affix to the skin to administer medication and transmit data via Wi-Fi to medical practitioners. These…

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High performance fabrics focus on comfort

May 22, 2015

…temperature of black fabrics to keep them at a cool temperature. Solar+ works by helping fabrics of any colour to attract and store more solar heat. The smart textiles shown…

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DSM Dyneema acquires Cubic Tech

May 22, 2015

…information complementary to its own in the processing of UHMwPE fiber, tape and production of unidirectional fabrics, and enhances the company’s innovation pipeline. The acquisition also accelerates DSM Dyneema’s entry…

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ExxonMobil Chemical demonstrates polymer solutions for new hygiene applications

May 18, 2015

…commitment to the hygiene industry, including soft nonwoven fabrics that are comfortable for babies; elastic film that provides discretion and comfort in adult incontinence products; protective nonwoven fabrics that help…

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Huntsman offers ZELAN® R3 repellent finish

May 8, 2015

…a variety of fabrics, including cotton, synthetics and blends. Huntsman Textile Effects will provide technical support, recipe recommendations and application guidance to help mills and finishers use ZELAN® R3 finish….

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Flammability codes: the basics

May 8, 2015

…when exposed to specific sources of flame. FR certification is basically the assurance via a number of North American safety tests that these fabrics pass certain criteria, making them safe…

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Essentials from CAL FIRE

May 8, 2015

…does the OSFM define FR? Flame retardant, as it relates to the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), refers to the statutorial requirements for flame retardant chemicals and fabrics….

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