Growth in reflective materials market projected

April 5, 2017  |  Industry News

According to a new report by Grand View Research Inc., the global value of the reflective materials market is anticipated to reach $31.14 billion by 2025. The study notes rising demand in high-visibility fabric for workplace safety and traffic management. Applications for reflective materials in…
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TeXtreme spread tow fabrics for airlines

April 3, 2017  |  Industry News

HAECO reports that calculation, simulation and manufacturing support reveal the use of TeXtreme may reduce the weight of the company’s airplane seats by 20 percent while maintaining mechanical properties. Reducing weight within planes promises to create savings in fuel costs for airlines. TeXtreme…
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Use of smart textiles increases globally

March 31, 2017  |  Industry News

Technological collaborations among companies have contributed to the growth of the global smart and interactive textile market, reports www.fashionatingworld.com. On the basis of the end user, the global market is segmented as: medical, healthcare, military, aerospace, transportation, and others. D…
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FabricLink announces Top 10 Innovations Awards

March 29, 2017  |  Industry News

The FabricLink Network’s Top 10 Innovations recognize technical achievements and originality that improve or advance finished product applications and performance. The winners for 2016–17 include new fiber and fabric developments; novel insulation improvements and smart fabric technologies;…
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IFAI’s 2017 Smart Fabrics Program

March 29, 2017  |  Industry News

Channeling exciting ideas into new product development. At the 2017 Advanced Textiles Conference, four educational tracks—military, medical, smart fabrics and testing—will give attendees the latest news on the processes, products and profit potential in working with high-tech fabrics and fabrica…
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Student Design Competitions application deadline May 15

March 27, 2017  |  Industry News

IFAI appreciates members’ dedication to helping advance the textile industry. We encourage you to further that advancement by passing along the following information to students  who are interested in a textile industry career. Students have until Monday, May 15, 2017, to submit projects f…
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Tauber Institute launches student and industry partnership

March 24, 2017  |  Industry News

Thirty-one teams sponsored by 21 global firms, launched recently by the University of Michigan’s Tauber Institute, will compete to find innovative approaches to the industry challenges posed by their sponsoring companies. Exceptional students are paired with companies for a 14-week, multidiscipli…
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IFAI announces Smart Fabrics Program at Expo 2017

March 24, 2017  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced an expanded Advanced Textiles Program for its annual Expo, scheduled for Sept. 26-29, 2017 in New Orleans, La. Among the additions is a  Smart Fabrics Program designed to channel the excitement around smart fabrics into new produ…
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INVISTA evaluating possible sale

March 20, 2017  |  Industry News

INVISTA reports it is “exploring strategic alternatives” for its Apparel & Advanced Textiles business, including the possibilities of selling or reinvesting. Brands produced and marketed by the company include Lycra and CoolMax fiber. Carmichael International reported that the main manufactu…
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New clean room processing facility for Aramark

March 17, 2017  |  Industry News

Aramark’s new facility in McKinney, Texas, will expand the company’s clean room services and create approximately 120 new local jobs. The facility will provide more service for the company’s customers who require sterile garments and contamination control supplies for the pharmaceutical, medic…
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