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Solight Design launches the SEEUS95 self-adhering mask
September 14th, 2020
Photo: SEEUS95. Known for its solar-powered and origami-inspired lighting, Solight Design, based in New York, N.Y., has ventured into the mask design arena with the SEEUS95 clear, self-adhering, earloop-free mask, which the company says can provide better protection than masks made with nonwoven polypropylene, woven or knit fabrics. The mask features a natural filter made of […]
IFAI Expo 2020 celebrates 100 years – virtually
September 14th, 2020
IFAI Expo has reached a milestone: it is 100 years old and it will host this annual event virtually. IFAI Virtual Expo 2020 offers a safe way for the industry to come together, participate in important discussions, learn about new research and developments, meet new people and find help in growing a business in a […]
Designer works with researchers to create “biogarmentry”
September 14th, 2020
"Biogarmentry" explores the future of fashion by combining research from the fields of synthetic biology and design. Photo: Roya Aghighi. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. consumers send about 70 percent of the clothes and footwear produced each year to landfill. Project Biogarmentry, by designer Roya Aghighi, has been launched to address the drastic increase […]
PyroTex® antiviral fiber produced
September 14th, 2020
PyroTex Industries, based in Hamburg, Germany, says that it has succeeded in producing a fiber that has an activity of 99.57 percent (99 percent after 14 seconds) against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This result has been confirmed by an independent, ISO-certified laboratory according to ISO 18184: 2019. “We are thrilled that textiles made out of PyroTex® can […]
Toray Introduces environmentally friendly nylon
September 14th, 2020
Toray Industries Inc. has developed a new, more sustainable nylon that the company says represents a major step forward in its “Sustainability Vision.” The development makes it possible to create bio-based versions of Toray technologies such as Entrant® and Dermizax®. Ecodear Nylon is 60 percent bio-based, developed with sebacic acid generated from Castor beans. The […]
Trisit offers 3D knitted face masks
September 10th, 2020
Trisit Textiltechnologie, a textile manufacturer using 3D knitting technology, has developed a range of protective face masks to assist in the fight against COVID-19. The Achtrer Group company, which is located in Ulm, Germany, was an early adopter of Stoll flat-knitting technology for technical applications. The company is known for its 3D knitted lampshades, handbags, […]
Transforming Touch project is all about serious play
September 8th, 2020
Designer transforms household lighting into a colorful and tactile play experiences. Photo: Michelle Rinow. London-based smart textile designer Michelle Rinow has unveiled her Transforming Touch Series, which was developed based on research about the benefits of sensory play for adults. “Many people think play is just for children, but I believe play is necessary through all stages of […]
APPI explains energy contracts
September 3rd, 2020
By Kathryn Allen, APPI Energy (Editor’s note: APPI energy services are included in the membership benefit package offered by Industrial Fabrics Association International. The following information was compiled by APPI to help explain their services.) APPI Energy provides our clients a comprehensive way to reduce energy expenses and create budget certainty. Unbiased and independent, we […]
Textile collaborators create jacket with HeiQ Viroblock
September 3rd, 2020
A new jacket has been designed to provide a solution for resuming normal life by protecting the wearer, as well as those encountered from contaminants. The JUST5 jacket sets up a highly effective barrier to shield the wearer from spoiling contaminants in the surrounding area. The creation of the jacket is the result of an […]