Textile collaborators create jacket with HeiQ Viroblock

September 3, 2020  |  What's New?

A new jacket has been designed to provide a solution for resuming normal life by protecting the wearer, as well as those encountered from contaminants. The JUST5 jacket sets up a highly effective barrier to shield the wearer from spoiling contaminants in the surrounding area.  The creation of t…
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Bioservo’s grip-strengthening glove gains support

August 31, 2020  |  What's New?

A new study has been published that shows the positive effects of using Bioservo’s technology to strengthen the grip of the hand. The latest study investigated using the assisted robotic glove in the home environment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), or who have had a stroke. The latest…
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Ford explores 3D-knitted, “smart” car seat covers

August 24, 2020  |  What's New?

Ford Motor Co. is introducing technology to produce seamless seat covers with 3D knitting, and it is exploring a means for customers to design their own seat covers and use more breathable materials for summer.  The technology also enables the use of textiles with potential for built-in connectivit…
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The case for electrospun nanofibers in face masks

August 24, 2020  |  What's New?

Filtration plays an important role in purifying and decontaminating two life necessities: water and air. As awareness of the related health issues has increased, the demand for protection from air-borne pollution and disease has also increased. Dr. Fabrice Karabulut, RD & Implementation Scientis…
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Sensors help to prevent foot ulcers

August 24, 2020  |  What's New?

A variety of companies have developed technologies, such as smart socks and insoles, to help in the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), IDTechEx reports. With these devices, persons with diabetes can take a more active role in the care of their feet, whether by modifying their behavior, or by …
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Wolf-Gordon debuts bleach-cleanable textiles

August 19, 2020  |  What's New?

New York City-based interior surfacing designer Wolf-Gordon has enhanced its product offerings to meet the growing demand for materials that hold up to cleaning and disinfecting with a bleach solution. The company’s new bleach-cleanable options are an addition to its other products that can help p…
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Intelligent tablecloths support social distancing in restaurants

August 10, 2020  |  What's New?

Current hygiene regulations require restaurant operators to ensure sufficient distance between guests. Intelligent tablecloths could soon help with this often-complicated seating management. In addition, with the help of sensor technology, restaurant visitors could place their orders directly into t…
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New IM ViroBac fabric addresses microbial threats

August 10, 2020  |  What's New?

Inner Mettle (IM) is launching its latest product, IM ViroBac fabric, developed to reduce the risk of viral and bacterial transmission via surface contact applicable to a multitude of situations in a commercial environment, such as public transport, medical facilities and hospitality.  “High touc…
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“WovenSkin” pares weaving with smart technology

July 27, 2020  |  What's New?

A design team at Cornell University’s Hybrid Body Lab have created “WovenSkin” on-skin interfaces (aka ‘smart tattoos’) that incorporate circuitry in their textile structure. This technique blends fiber art with new technology to advance the design, research and fabrication of on-skin inte…
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H&V develops a new material for nonsurgical medical gowns

July 22, 2020  |  What's New?

East Walpole, MA  Looking to help meet the critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, global manufacturer Hollingsworth & Vose (H&V) has, on a rapidly accelerated timeline, developed a new material for nonsurgical medical gowns…
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