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Fluorescent smart stitches could reduce infections
February 27th, 2023
A new antimicrobial suture material could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches. Science Daily reports that researchers at RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) in Australia have developed an antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging. As surgical site infections are among the most common, the new material could provide a […]
NASA seeks inquiries and ideas with its new Launchpad
February 27th, 2023
NASA is now seeking procurement ideas and solutions to encourage innovation from diverse perspectives, improve reach, reduce barriers and ultimately meet and exceed agency goals. The NASA Acquisition Innovation Launchpad (NAIL), managed by the agency’s Office of Procurement, is now online, and submissions of inquiries and ideas will be accepted on a rolling basis. “This new […]
Early adopters
February 27th, 2023
With any new technology, innovation, product or idea, there are certain people, market segments and enterprises that are most likely to be willing to try it. Many, in fact, look forward to trying out something new just because it’s new. The husband of a friend of mine was always the first one to get a […]
MIT engineers design a soft, implantable ventilator
February 27th, 2023
The new proof-of-concept design by MIT engineers aims to one day boost the diaphragm’s life-sustaining function and improve lung capacity for people with diaphragm dysfunction. Photo: M. Scott Brauer. The act of breathing comes naturally, but “behind the scenes,” the diaphragm—the dome-shaped muscle that lies just beneath the ribcage—automatically controls our lung capacity and is […]
Scientists weave fabric that can heat and cool
February 27th, 2023
Academics at Shinshu University in Japan report that they have developed a new method of integrating phase change materials (PCMs) within fabrics that could heat and cool the wearer depending on the environment. Hideaki Morikawa, corresponding author of an article published in ACS Nano, told The Indian Express, “This fabric can potentially be used as a […]
Trends in smart textiles for health and wellbeing
February 27th, 2023
Textile design for wearables by Cassie Henderson have been knitted in collaboration with Spinexpo, bringing together different yarn qualities to address the need for performance and next-to-skin comfort. Photo: Cassie Henderson Smart textiles for health and wellbeing are becoming both more diverse and interconnected. Three key market segments—home healthcare, healthcare facilities and work environments—are worth noting. Home healthcare […]
Oritain, Cone Denim partner for traceable denim
February 24th, 2023
Cone Denim, part of the Elevate Textiles group of companies, and Oritain use cutting-edge forensic science to detect naturally occurring trace elements and isotopes that are intrinsic properties of the fabric that can be verified back to its source. Cone Denim announced an extension of this world-leading partnership with Oritain. Through the extended partnership, Cone […]
Milliken & Co. eliminates PFAS from portfolio
February 22nd, 2023
The Textile Business of global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced it has successfully eliminated all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from its textile fibers and finishes portfolio, becoming the first U.S.-based multi-market textile manufacturer to remove PFAS. “This is a tremendous accomplishment and tribute to our team who worked around the […]
Champion Thread opens U.S. dye house
February 21st, 2023
Champion Thread Company, a manufacturer and marketer of industrial sewing threads, engineered yarns, and other textile and sewn products accessories, has opened a new thread and yarn dye house in Clover, S.C. Located in close proximity to its Gastonia, N.C., headquarters, the exceptional domestic manufacturing investment bolsters CTC's customer service capabilities, product and operational sustainability, […]
Rosser joins Culp as VP global operations
February 17th, 2023
Pat Rosser, VP of Global Operations for Culp Inc. Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CULP”) announced that they have hired Pat Rosser as the Vice President of Global Operations for Culp Home Fashions (“CHF”), the company’s mattress fabrics division. Rosser worked for Culp Home Fashions from 2011 to 2014 as Director […]