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Graphene-coated jacket prototypes released
August 30th, 2018
Graphene is invisible and a single atom thick, yet reported to be the strongest, most conductive and lightest material ever discovered. But it is also expensive to produce at scale, difficult to work with and is found primarily in research labs. Despite the hurdles of working with the substance, Vollebak is releasing graphene-coated jackets as […]
New focus for cotton: mission-linked research
August 29th, 2018
Mission-linked research encompassing basic and applied research to promote the advantages of cotton and bring new opportunities for cotton will be the next phase for research in the cotton sector. The new effort will bring expertise from different scientific fields, such as genomics, molecular biology, chemical engineering and textile science, to work on strategic projects […]
IPC E-Textiles Committee releases e-textiles washability white paper
August 28th, 2018
IPC’s D-70 E-Textiles Committee has released IPC WP-024, IPC White Paper on Reliability and Washability of Smart Textile Structures – Readiness for the Market. This white paper provides insights from a team of researchers on e-textiles washability testing parameters and initial results from those tests. It’s expected to be the first in a series of […]
Superflex rebrands as Seismic Powered Clothing
August 27th, 2018
As part of an evolution of its powered clothing platform, the company known as Superflex has rebranded as Seismic and has acquired the intellectual property (IP) of Lumo Bodytech, a motion science offering posture-correcting and fitness devices. Lumo's products include the Lumo Lift Posture Coach and Lumo Run Running Coach, both designed to track body […]
Peelaways sheets for home and health care launched
August 24th, 2018
After more than three years in development, Peel Away Labs has presented its waterproof multilayer bed sheet, a recent release announced. Peelaways sheets are designed to be changed by simply pulling down the sheet from one corner, to peel away the old sheet and reveal a fresh one underneath. Health experts say sheets in the home […]
International nonwovens conference will be in Cannes, France
August 23rd, 2018
The fourth Conference on Nonwovens for High-performance Applications will be held Oct. 10–11, 2018, in Cannes, France. Conference presentations will explore a range of topics: Perceived benefits of natural over manmade fibers. Transformation of nanofiber structures from niche material to mainstream source of innovation. Definition and role of superabsorbent nonwovens. Successful meltspinning of high-melt viscosity polymers. Myriad […]
Industrial fabric market worth $153.60 billion by 2023
August 22nd, 2018
A new report projects the industrial fabrics market will grow from $120.94 billion in 2018 to $153.60 billion by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9 percent. Marketsandmarkets writes that the flame-resistant apparel application segment is projected to register the highest CAGR in terms of value and volume during the forecast period. The increasing industrial activities […]
What textiles could become
August 20th, 2018
Three industry leaders talk about innovation in the textile industry and how early adopters impact the development of new technologies and products. IoClothes describes itself as “A Community Fusing Tech & TextilesTM” that exists to support those who innovate by providing information and helping them to establish the right connections to move forward. Managing director […]
Data-storing shirt is possible, researchers say
August 20th, 2018
Imagine a standard shirt that functions as data storage. Researchers from the University of Washington were recently successful in developing a smart textile made with conductive yarn that works without any external power source, so that a garment made from it can be washed and ironed. In a report on Knittingindustry.com the researchers believe that […]
The right word
August 20th, 2018
As a writer it’s irksome to run out of words to say what you want to say. I don’t run out of words, generally, but sometimes I can’t find just the right word to say exactly what I mean. In the English language, you would think that would never happen, but I use a handful […]