Fuel economy drives fiber demands in the automotive sector

October 10, 2014  |  Industry News

Emphasis on sustainable architecture and consumer demand for comfort propel use of fibers in the global automotive sector. With stringent fuel emission legislations compelling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to adopt “lightweighting,” the need for fibers is poised for rapid growth. In th…
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Smart growth

October 10, 2014  |  Industry News

Jeff Rasmussen, market research manager for IFAI, provides an overview of growth and innovations in the smart fabrics market and what kinds of opportunities might accompany those advancements. He will speak on this topic Oct. 13 at IFAI Advanced Textiles Expo. Smart fabrics—including wearable prod…
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IFAI Advanced Textiles Conference Oct. 13–14 features medical programming

October 10, 2014  |  Industry News

IFAI’s annual Specialty Fabrics Expo and Advanced Textiles Expo Oct. 14-16 also include extensive educational programming with its Advanced Textiles Conference Oct. 13-14. One of the four tracks, with sessions over two full days, covers a variety of new technologies and innovations involving medic…
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Textile chemicals market in China to see 9 percent growth

October 7, 2014  |  Industry News

The textile chemicals market in China is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.7 percent through 2019, according to Canadian research and consultant group TechSci Research. According to the report—“China Textile Chemicals Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019”—China&#82…
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Extreme sports display to be featured at IFAI Expo

October 2, 2014  |  Industry News

Sixteen companies will showcase products designed for extreme sports applications in a special display on the IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo show floor. The show runs Oct. 14–16 in the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn. Products range from apparel for protection from cold and heat, to …
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Applied DNA thwarts $1 million in mislabeled products

September 30, 2014  |  Industry News

A DNA-authentication technology was recently used to interdict a shipment of mislabeled textiles that resulted in more than $1 million of inventory being held in quarantine. The technology, developed by Applied DNA Sciences of Stony Brook, N.Y., intercepted products consisting of an assortment of ya…
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IFAI Advanced Textiles Conference features smart textiles track

September 29, 2014  |  Industry News

The Advanced Textile Products Division of IFAI will sponsor the opening session of the Advanced Textile Conference Oct. 13, presented by IFAI market research manager Jeff Rasmussen. He will speak on U.S. smart and interactive fabrics markets, including military and law enforcement protective markets…
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Industry impact of OSHA’s new FR and AR standards

September 24, 2014  |  Industry News

Earlier this year, OSHA announced several changes to standard 1910.269, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution standard. Several of the announced changes impact individuals who must wear FR (flame-resistant) and AR (arc-resistant) workwear in order to protect them from the dangers …
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Experts gather to talk safety technology at IFAI Advanced Textiles Expo

September 18, 2014  |  Industry News

A full schedule of sessions on new technology and developments in safety products and applications are planned on Oct. 13, the first day of IFAI’s Advanced Textiles Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn. Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. with IFAI market research manager Jef…
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September 2014

September 9, 2014  |  Industry News

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