Research project on smart textiles launched

January 11, 2014  |  Industry News

A recent article about smart textiles and wearable intelligence posted by Centexbel on their website (www.centexbel.be) asks, “Why is the industry still facing challenges?” The article notes that Flemish company participation is growing, but there are still “open questions,” including a gene…
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Research Alliance formed in Germany for the microbial production and application of biopolymers

January 9, 2014  |  Industry News

Four Germany-based partners BRAIN, theHohenstein Institute, Kelheim Fibres and rökona, have announced the formation of a new research alliance for the biotechnical production and modification of specialty alginates. The aim of the alliance is to establish a sustainable microbial bioprocess for …
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Military garment manufacturer receives $129 million contract

December 26, 2013  |  Industry News

Tullahoma, Tenn.-based Tennessee Apparel Corp., manufacturer of military garments, has been named the only qualified source for chemical and biological protective garments under the Uniform Integrated Protection Ensemble Increment 1 (UIPE I1) effort. TAC has received the production option on a $129 …
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PPG’s Eng honored for leadership

December 23, 2013  |  Industry News

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries recently awarded Douglas Eng, business development manager of PPG Industries’ fiberglass business, its Committee Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) International Conference and Exhibition (S…
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PPG’s Innofiber XM honored

December 19, 2013  |  Industry News

PPG Industries’ Innofiber® XM fiberglass was honored in the Materials category of the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards 2013. The awards were presented by Ringier Trade Media, a Swiss-based publisher in the composites industry. The product was cited for its innovation and potential to contribu…
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December 2013

December 16, 2013  |  Industry News

Wearable Computing: Adaptive Tech to Blink and Bling Wearable computing, creative use of e-textiles—developed by someone amazingly young! Chinese giant takes control of Pakistan’s Masood Textile Chinese textiles conglomerate Shandong Ruyi Technology Group has acquired a 52 percent share of Masoo…
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Trelleborg fabric effective in air bearings

December 10, 2013  |  Industry News

Trelleborg Engineered Fabrics has been awarded a contract to supply an engineered fabric for use in Solving’s air bearings, which will improve air bearing performance. A manufacturer of heavy load-handling systems based in Pietarsaari, Finland, Solving has turned to Trelleborg’s engineered fabri…
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SiShield solution prohibits bacterial growth

December 10, 2013  |  Industry News

SiShield Technologies, Atlanta, Ga., has recently completed a controlled test of its antimicrobial treatment on socks that demonstrates 99.99 percent efficacy after 25 washings. This compares with 46 percent efficacy for untreated socks. The company’s technology shields fabric from antimicrobial g…
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Carbtex Technology wins R&D 100 Award

December 10, 2013  |  Industry News

Houston, Texas-based Carbtex Technology has received an R&D 100 Award for Diamondown, a high-tech, carbon-based fiber used to produce affordable comfort-management clothing. The award is presented by R&D Magazine to recognize and celebrate the 100 most technologically significant products in…
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Kraig Biocraft, Warwick Mills sign agreement

December 10, 2013  |  Industry News

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., developer of advanced spider silk-based fibers, and Warwick Mills Inc., manufacturer of advanced technical textiles and other protective materials, jointly announced that they have signed a collaborative agreement concerning the development and commercialization of …
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