Hidden and essential

April 24th, 2025

Web Industries’ multi-layer insulation (MLI) blanket with grounding wire to prevent electrical charging. Photo: Marie O’Mahony. Is there a role for textiles in today's composites industry? The answer is not just yes, it is a resounding affirmative. In March, the composite industry’s JEC show in Paris confirmed this with a strong showing of textiles ranging from […]

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Breaking out of the bubble

July 25th, 2022

AR Tech designed and built a valve system for space launch vehicles using silicone materials and yarns. Photo: AR Tech In seeking to promote growth in the textile industry, it’s important to identify value-driven markets that our capabilities, or core competencies, can address. Our inspirations concerning the industry come from different sources. Most recently, a […]

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New weaves, color palette for sling fabrics

November 16th, 2018

Serge Ferrari has launched its 2019 collection for two of its sling mesh fabrics, Batyline Duo and Batyline Iso, a recent release says. Batyline Iso is Serge Ferrari’s original sling fabric. Coated high-tenacity polyester yarns are threaded one in warp and one in weft for a square-weave pragmatic construction. Most Iso fabrics are single color, […]

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