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IFAI seeks proposals for its Advanced Textiles Conference
February 19th, 2016
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has extended the deadline for presentation proposals for IFAI’s Expo, scheduled for Oct. 18-21, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Advanced Textiles Conference, which opens Oct. 18, will feature multiple, full-day education tracks, a keynote lunch and a networking reception. Additionally, there will be educational opportunities on the Expo show […]
U.S. Department of Commerce and IFAI host Smart Fabrics Summit
February 19th, 2016
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker was announced as the moderator for a panel of senior level business leaders for the Smart Fabrics Summit on April 11, 2016. Secretary Pritzker will be joined by David Lauren, executive vice president of Ralph Lauren; Josh Walden, senior vice president and general manager of Intel; and Mary Hennessy, […]
ThermalTech introduces solar-powered fabric
February 19th, 2016
Yucatan, Mexico-based ThermalTech has introduced a solar-powered smart fabric made from stainless-steel yarn. The fabric is lightweight and gathers energy from the sun, artificial light and the wearer’s own body heat to keep the body warm even after the sun has set or on cloudy days. According to the company, the fabric's technology generates up […]
Collapsible fabric bathtub uses carbon fiber
February 19th, 2016
A new design takes on the large, heavy and decidedly untransportable traditional bathtub with one made of fabric that collapses, weighs just seven kilograms and can easily be carried by one person and fit in the back of a car. Prototyped by designer Carina Deuschl, “xtend” redefines the ordinary with a bathtub that folds up […]
Ecoalf upcycles ocean trash into yarns for fabric
February 19th, 2016
The Ecoalf Foundation has embarked on what it calls its most ambitious project: upcycling ocean plastic waste by collecting the trash from the seabed and transforming it into plastic yarn to make fabrics. Ecoalf, through its Ecoalf Foundation funded HAPfoundation, has already launched the project, which aims to show that it is possible to clean the […]
Vibrating yoga pants lend a guiding hand
February 18th, 2016
For struggling yogis who can’t always make it to the gym, Wearable Experiments offers vibrating pants to correct errant form. Created by Billie Whitehouse, CEO of the Sydney, Australia-based developer of technical apparel, and co-founder Ben Moir, Nadi smart leggings feature tiny electronics woven into the nylon fabric positioned on the wearer’s hips, knees and […]
Auburn Manufacturing suit targets Chinese dumping
February 16th, 2016
Auburn Manufacturing Inc. (AMI) has filed a petition with the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on certain amorphous silica fabric from the People's Republic of China. AMI, Mechanic Falls, Maine-based maker of extreme-temperature fabrics, is the largest U.S. manufacturer of silica fabric and is […]
TEMPUR-Breeze offers relief for ‘hot sleepers’
February 15th, 2016
Lexington, Ky.-based sleep specialist Tempur Sealy International Inc. has introduced the new TEMPUR-Breeze™ line that offers adaptive support, pressure relief and motion dispersal, while also leveraging proprietary technologies that enable consumers to sleep cooler. Innovations featured in the TEMPUR-Breeze line include the combination of state-of-the-art PureCool™ technology, breathable design and a cooling cover. PureCool and […]
Balega offers blister-resistant socks
February 12th, 2016
South African running specialists Balega introduces its new Blister Resist sock that works to eliminate the risk of sheer friction blisters. A combination of mohair and Drynamix polyester keeps feet cool and dry—Drynamix pushes sweat away from the skin while mohair has the ability to hold moisture and while keeping feet warm in winter and […]
UNC Athletics releases highlights of recycling efforts with Repreve
February 11th, 2016
A university-wide 12 percent increase in collected recycling materials has been reported by UNC Athletics, the athletics department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Greensboro, N.C.-based yarn maker Unifi Inc., makers of Repreve® fiber, joined the university in 2014 to raise awareness among students, faculty, fans and alumni about recycling and how […]