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Let there be (flexible) light!
March 4th, 2016
As efficiencies continue to improve, more applications are found for flexible photovoltaics For a long time, it was common knowledge that thin film and flexible photovoltaics (PV) were not practical because of their lower efficiencies compared with more traditional glass-encased PV. That is no longer the case. Today efficiencies are comparable (approaching or exceeding 20 […]
Sweet Living Group announces zinc oxide portfolio for licensing
March 4th, 2016
St. Louis-based eco-friendly clothier Sweet Living Group (SLG) has announced the licensing of its nano-ZnO technology. The patented zinc oxide nanotechnology benefits fabrics and textiles by incorporating ultraviolet protection, controlling odor, enhancing anti-microbial/mold and mildew-resistance, enhancing resistance to sun degradation and incorporating these protections and enhancements into existing clothing by various laundry detergents and additives. […]
Crypton names Michael Grigat to lead R&D
March 3rd, 2016
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based performance-fabric innovators Crypton Companies and Nanotex® have named Michael Grigat vice president of research and development and Hardy Sullivan vice president of market development. Both work at the company’s Kings Mountain, N.C., research and manufacturing facility. Grigat joins Crypton from Rudolf-Venture Chemical Inc., where he was technical director, responsible for market expansion […]
STeP by OEKO-TEX certification process modified
March 2nd, 2016
OEKO-TEX, the Zurich, Switzerland-based International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology, has recently modified its certification process. STeP by OEKO-TEX certification makes the sustainability of production facilities throughout the textile value-creation chain visible using a transparent scoring system. According to the association, STeP gives brands, retailers and manufacturers the opportunity […]
Mogul TCS meets flame-retardant standards
March 1st, 2016
Turkish nonwoven fabric specialist Mogul has announced that its MOPET® TCS, a spunbond fabric made from mono-component trilobal filament, has proven itself flame resistant in accordance with British Standard BS5852-2 without using a fire-retardant impregnation of the fabric. The fabric was produced from a PET polymer chip containing a special fire retardant component, the company […]
Water-reduced laundering pairs Xeros, eLaundry.com
February 29th, 2016
Reduced-water laundry system developer Xeros has signed a deal with New York City-based eLaundry.com to introduce Xeros’ polymer-bead cleaning laundry systems to the city. The deal is reported to be worth in excess of $1 million. To promote the new Xeros laundry services, eLaundry.com will introduce Xeros as an ingredient brand in their storefront, on […]
AATCC announces program for 2016 international conference
February 26th, 2016
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the 2016 International Conference will be held April 19-21 in Williamsburg, Va. at the Williamsburg Lodge. The conference will feature a keynote presentation, educational tracks, a poster session, the Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Student Paper Competition, networking, and the awards luncheon, where AATCC’s awards will be […]
Duvaltex acquires True Textiles
February 25th, 2016
Quebec-based holding company Duvaltex Inc., specializing in textile innovation and development, announces its acquisition of True Textiles Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich. The acquisition includes all of True Textiles’ business units—True, Guilford of Maine and Teknit. As a result, Duvaltex becomes the largest manufacturer of commercial or contract interior fabrics in the U.S. and Canada, […]
Archroma updates Restricted Substance List
February 24th, 2016
Carnahan named sustainability officer for the Swiss chemicals company. Swiss specialty chemicals make Archroma has named James Carnahan sustainability officer for its Textile Specialties business, and also released its list of products compliant with the new version 1.1 of its list of Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL), published in […]
Finishing finesse
February 19th, 2016
Coating and laminating treatments enhance fabric performance in important – and multiple – ways. Although researchers are making progress in fiber technology that imparts performance capabilities into the fabric, inherent qualities in fibers are not necessarily a replacement for coating treatments—or competition for coaters. Alexium International is actively in the coating products business in about […]