Textiles for the New Space Age 

November 11, 2024  |  In the Industry

An Emerging Technologies campfire at the Advanced Textiles Association’s 2024 Expo, discussed “Textiles for the New Space Age,” and featured three panelists: Juliana Cherston, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard; Jason Smith, customer solutions and business …
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A small business guide to AI

October 28, 2024  |  In the Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was one of the hot topics at the Advanced Textiles Association’s Expo this year. In his show floor presentation, “Unlocking AI: a small business guide to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence,” Adam Penner, AP Consulting and Technical Services, unpacked t…
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AI’s place in the advanced textiles industry

October 28, 2024  |  In the Industry

“Technology is a great way to attract the young talent that the industry needs,” says industry consultant, Paige Mullis and moderator for a panel discussion on artificial intelligence (AI).
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Textiles in space: ensuring safety and functionality

October 14, 2024  |  In the Industry

At ATA’s Emerging Technologies Conference, Mary Walker, project manager of the crew and systems division at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, discussed current and future uses for textiles in space. There are two types of environments researchers and scientists must consider when creati…
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The need for technology transfer offices in academia

October 14, 2024  |  In the Industry

Erin Tillery, who is studying at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles, presented “Moving Innovations to the Masses,” focusing on the flaws typical of technology transfer (TT) in the U.S. textiles industry. 
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Spiber Inc. and Consinee Group to continue their partnership

September 18, 2024  |  In the Industry

Japanese bio-venture company Spiber Inc. announces the continuation of its successful partnership with Consinee Group Co. Ltd., a developer of premium yarns for luxury knitwear and woven garments. Spiber is known for its Brewed Protein™ fiber, produced through a new fermentation technology.
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ATA’s Emerging Textiles Conference begins Sept. 23

August 26, 2024  |  In the Industry

The 2024 Advanced Textiles Association’s Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference starts Monday, Sept. 23, with a full day dedicated to emerging technologies education and networking. The second day includes classroom education in the morning, transitioning to Advanced Textiles Expo in the afternoon …
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Repreve introduces two new recycled textile offerings        

August 26, 2024  |  In the Industry

Unifi, based in Greensboro, N.C., has launched two new products it calls “regenerated performance polyester.” The company is the maker of Repreve recycled polyester. The white, dyeable polyester filament is made of 100 percent recycled polyester feedstock, with at least 50 percent coming from te…
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Business collaboration opportunities for textiles 

July 29, 2024  |  In the Industry

An international platform is needed to boost textile trade and research. Such an event is happening in India this October. The textiles sector is a major foreign exchange earner in many countries, including India, Bangladesh, the U.S., Brazil, and Australia, which export cotton that supports the eco…
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BRM E-WEBBINGS® in development for NASA applications

July 15, 2024  |  In the Industry

Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) E-WEBBINGS® are currently being developed and tested for use as stress and strain sensors for NASA’s Artemus program. The company’s specialized engineered woven fabrics, including its proprietary E-WEBBINGS® e-textile, are designed to serve as a customizable base for a…
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