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Smart fibers: past, present and future

November 24, 2014

…membrane; LYCRA®, an elastane fiber with unique stretch and recovery properties; COOLMAX®, a moisture-wicking fiber; and antimicrobial fibers. Each breakthrough offered a new direction to take fibers and fabrics as…

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Gore announces softer, more durable outdoor fabric

November 24, 2014

…retail for fall/winter 2015/2016. For its new three-layer GORE-TEX products, Gore combined nylon outer fabrics with a GORE-TEX membrane made of polyurethane-coated ePTFE (Gore’s proprietary polytetrafluoroethylene) and the Gore C-KNIT…

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2014 IFF Innovation Awards recognize four top entries

November 24, 2014

…The Innovation Award is presented annually by the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) to one exemplary company for an entry that is distinctive from other products currently manufactured or processes…

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Owens Corning release free fabrics guide app

November 21, 2014

…Orlando-based Owens Corning has released a U.S. version of its Technical Fabrics Guide app for industrial, marine and transportation applications. The free app, which was launched in Europe in…

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Electrospun nanowebs go green

November 19, 2014

…Minneapolis on Oct. 14. As part of an education program featuring functional and nano technologies for industrial fabrics, Ramkumar presented the results of their research, titled “Breathable Standalone Poly (vinyl…

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BeBop Sensors launches wearable smart fabric

November 7, 2014

…Berkeley, Calif.-based BeBop Sensors, a wearable sensor technology company created by musical instrument inventor Keith McMillen and KMI, announces its first product, the BeBop Wearable Smart Fabric Sensor. The…

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Protecting workers from cold and heat

November 7, 2014

…PCM is used in cold-protective garments, keeping the cold out, while the worker’s body generates heat and sweat that must be wicked away. These “smart materials” that react to prevailing…

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Into the future

November 7, 2014

…constructed using significant amounts of textiles, there is interest in incorporating smart fabrics into these systems to enhance their performance, as well as soldier capabilities, in the future. Products include…

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U.S. Army wish list

November 7, 2014

…absorbs.) Creating smart connections Incorporating electrically conductive threads into fabrics for both garments and shelters is on the cutting edge of R & D, but connecting fibers within the textiles…

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Crypton® textiles added to Victor Group’s Facts-certified products

November 5, 2014

…Victor Group announces that it has completed a comprehensive third-party certification project based on the new Facts sustainability certification program for its commercial fabrics using patented Crypton® technology. To…

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