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Crypton® textiles added to Victor Group’s Facts-certified products
November 5th, 2014
Victor Group announces that it has completed a comprehensive third-party certification project based on the new Facts sustainability certification program for its commercial fabrics using patented Crypton® technology. To achieve Facts certification, products must meet the multi-attribute requirements of the NSF/ANSI 336 standard. Facts, a new mark, is owned by the Association for Contract Textiles […]
Suitable for space
November 4th, 2014
New spacesuit design could replace bulky pressurized suits. According to an article written for www.commodityonline.com by Seshadri Ramkumar, professor at Texas Tech University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers are a step closer to develop active “second-skin” space suits. MIT professor of aeronautics Dava Newman and her collaborators have developed active, spring-like coils made from […]
ITMA innovation award nominees set
November 4th, 2014
Five companies are finalists for the International Textile Machinery Association (ITMA) Innovator of the Year award, and another five were named finalists for Launch of the Year. More than 50 companies are nominated in 10 “best innovation” categories, and three will be cited as “company of the year,” determined by size. Awards will be presented […]
Bayer MaterialScience and bluesign form partnership
November 4th, 2014
Bayer MaterialScience and bluesign technologies have agreed to enter into a strategic alliance to help ensure safe production processes and working conditions along the entire textile value chain. The bluesign® system defines criteria for chemicals use, including the responsible use of resources, effective hazardous materials management and the elimination of all dangerous substances. Bayer MaterialScience […]
IAC free webinar on odor-control technology, markets and regulations
November 4th, 2014
The International Antimicrobial Council (IAC), will offer a webinar entitled “Odor Control for Today’s Consumer: Understanding the Technology and the Market” Oct. 22, the first in a series of educational webinars the IAC is producing to improve understanding of the benefits of antimicrobials, as well as the provisions for responsible use. “It is important for […]
zero2Infinity will launch nanosatellites from the stratosphere
October 27th, 2014
Spanish company zero2Infinity, which conducts unmanned scientific and technical flights, plans to launch nanosatellites from the stratosphere in its next project scheduled for November. Known for its near-Space ballooning experience, the company has been working to expand its capabilities to include a nanosatellite launch vehicle, named "bloostar," to offer launch-on-demand for small satellites. zero2Infinity has […]
PurThread imbeds silver for lasting efficacy
October 27th, 2014
A recent study has found that N.C.-based PurThread’s silver-embedded fabrics kill 99.99 percent of bacteria such as MRSA, Salmonella and E. coli within four hours of contact. This new method of embedding silver in fabric, rather than applying it topically, means that the antimicrobial benefits of silver will not wash out, wear away over time […]
Major growth in sensors and smart clothing materials anticipated
October 27th, 2014
The market for sensors and smart materials used in clothing will grow from roughly $212 million this year to more than $1.8 billion by 2021, according to a new report from industry analyst firm NanoMarkets. Smart clothing might finally evolve to become the computing devices of the future with watches and displays being printed on […]
3D printed headdress knows brain states
October 27th, 2014
NEUROTiQ has a catchy name, certainly, but it is an intriguing product. The knitted, 3D printed, EEG brain sensor maps thoughts and exhibits brain states with color. Designed by Kristin Neidlinger, with assistance from Grant Patterson and Nathan Tucker , the eye-catching (and thought-provoking) headdress was 3D modeled and printed by MACHINIC, a digital prototyping […]
Clariant confirms safer flame retardant for PU foam
October 27th, 2014
Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant announces that its Exolit® OP 560 is confirmed as a safer flame retardant for PU foam. This is good news for the upholstery industry and other sectors looking for safer, environmentally more compatible flame retardants that meet internationally accepted flammability standards for flexible polyurethane foam. In its draft Alternatives Assessment […]