Flotation device incorporates lifejacket features

July 20, 2016  |  What's New?

IUW is an innovative, wearable flotation device designed specifically for water sports that combines the features of a sport lifejacket and a throwable device. Created by Polish product designer Julia Grochal, it also meets safety regulations set by the SOLAS—the international Safety of Life at Se…
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VOORMI unveils DUAL SURFACE™ UL technology

July 8, 2016  |  What's New?

Pagosa Springs, Colo.-based VOORMI®, producer of blended-wool fabrics and apparel, has introduced its DUAL SURFACE™ UL precision blended wool technology. The technology used the brand’s blending capabilities to deliver a mix of ultra-lightweight fabric, moisture management and durability. Known…
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TeXtreme reinforces Aero helmet from Giro

June 24, 2016  |  What's New?

Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Giro Sport Design has released a new cycling helmet, the Aerohead Ultimate MIPS, that utilizes TeXtreme® carbon-fiber fabrics to create a lighter, stronger and more rigid outer shell. The helmet weighs in at just 455 grams. It went on the market this summer. Headquartered i…
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Nano Textil can make any fabric antibacterial

June 24, 2016  |  What's New?

Israeli textile innovator Nano Textil, based in Ramat Gan, Israel, and affiliated with Bar Ilan University, announces the development of technology that transforms any kind of fabric into an antibacterial textile; the technology placed second in the recent China Medical Tech Competition. Because it …
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37.5 Technology shown to increase athletic efficiency

June 21, 2016  |  What's New?

A blind study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder has shown that wearing 37.5® technology can improve thermoregulation during exercise, the company reports. By reducing the increase in core temperature during exercise, similar to wearing a cooling vest circulating cold wa…
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Sound Shirt helps deaf wearers “hear” music

June 10, 2016  |  What's New?

CuteCircuit has been an innovator in wearable technology for some time, making headlines, in particular, with spectacular stage costumes for superstar entertainers, such as Katy Perry. But the London-based tech-fashion firm also has a reputation for developing products meant to help the wearer do mo…
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Teijin unveils high-visibility aramid fabric

June 9, 2016  |  What's New?

Tokyo-based high-performance-fiber developer Teijin Limited has introduced a new aramid fiber fabric, featuring extra-vivid coloring and resistance to fading, suited for use in high-visibility protective apparel. The new aramid fabric is fully compliant with ISO 20471:2013, the international standar…
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Scientists develop a filter remove viruses from water

June 7, 2016  |  What's New?

Scientists at Uppasala University, Sweden, in collaboration with German virologists have developed cellulose nanofiber sheets to remove viruses from water. Nanocellulose filter paper termed “mille-feuille filter” because they have a layered structure resembling the French pastry mille-feuille, w…
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WACKER offers hydrophilic softener for textile finishing

June 6, 2016  |  What's New?

Munich-based chemical company WACKER has launched a hydrophilic fabric softener for factory textile finishing. The new product, WETSOFT® NE 750, both improves the softness of textiles and retains the ability to absorb water. This is particularly important for towels and materials that need to remai…
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Metal detectable nonwovens developed

June 2, 2016  |  What's New?

Nonwoven substrates with impregnated particles that can be detected by metal detectors have been developed. A team of three researchers at ITW Pro Brands, have developed technology to incorporate stainless steel particles into spunmelt nonwovens that can find applications in the food packaging secto…
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