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Carbon fiber from America’s Cup yachts to be recycled
December 7th, 2017
An article in Inside Composites reports that ELG Carbon Fiber and Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) are working together to ensure that the team’s carbon fiber waste is recycled, to promote economical and environmentally efficient uses of the material. ELG will become a technical supplier to the team and will process all carbon fiber […]
IFAI Expo 2018 call for presentations
December 6th, 2017
IFAI Expo 2018 is looking for presentation topic ideas and interested speakers. Expo will be held October 15-18, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Submit now! The Call for Presentations deadline is January 12, 2018. Categories Advanced Textiles Shade and Weather Protection Specialty Fabrics General Business Benefits of Presenting Build your reputation as an industry expert Share your knowledge […]
IFAI Canada Expo 2018
December 6th, 2017
Canada Expo 2018 is like no other event - a unique opportunity to meet manufacturers and businesses face-to-face and immerse yourself in new knowledge and leading edge solutions. Don't miss your opportunity to experience the latest in the specialty fabrics industry through the sights, sounds and innovations of the exhibit floor. Register now! Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours […]
Pleated fabric canopy tops a floating church
December 6th, 2017
The Diocese of London has commissioned architecture studio Denizen Works to design an unusual means of reaching church-goers: a floating church. The studio will collaborate with Turks boat builders to construct a canal boat church, meeting parishioners and neighbors where they are along the waterways. A canopy of translucent pleats crafted from sail material mimics […]
GORE-TEX® unveils new technologies for 2018
December 5th, 2017
Beginning in autumn 2018, the new product brand GORE-TEX® INFINIUM™ will join GORE-TEX brand, expanding offerings with new apparel, footwear and accessories. GORE-TEX INFINIUM product technologies are designed for specific activities and users, while offering a performance upgrade that does not need to be waterproof. The company will launch the brand with four product technologies, all […]
Archroma partners with Fashion Institute of Technology
December 4th, 2017
Archroma Color Management Service Business has partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and its Textile Development and Marketing Department to create the first Archroma Color Center. The Archroma Color Center @FIT includes a large-scale color reference that recreates the 4,320 hue Color Atlas by Archroma as a wall-hung, flip-through display; a complete Color Atlas featuring a system of […]
TNT Pro Series launches neoprene sauna suit
December 1st, 2017
TNT Pro Series announces that is has launched a “sauna suit” made of a flexible 2.5 mm neoprene fabric and finished with a layer of lycra to trap body heat and increase perspiration while exercising. The suits come in a men’s and women’s version to provide the best fit. Short sleeves and legs are intended […]