Dunn Mfg. unveils SMART Tiers fabric

July 31, 2015  |  What's New?

Monroe, N.C.-based fabric developer Dunn Manufacturing introduces SMART Tiers athletic wear featuring a two-tier fabric using two different fibers: one propels moisture through the hydrophobic layer into the outer hydrophilic Pima cotton layer, where it evaporates. The SMART Tiers (SMART is an acron…
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Concept III, Coolcore® form partnership

July 22, 2015  |  What's New?

Concept III Textiles International of Red Bank, N.J., developers of finished fabrics for the outdoor and activewear markets, has added Coolcore® to its network of brands offering chemical-free wicking, cooling and drying performance. Coolcore’s fabrics will be presented by Concept III at the Outd…
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Teijin Frontier offers new polyester fabric

July 10, 2015  |  What's New?

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Tokyo-based Teijin Group’s fiber-product converting company, says it has developed an all-polyester material that achieves the pile structure of toweling and offers water absorbency, a soft texture and a unique bulky-but-lightweight feel. The company is developing…
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Printable, elastic conductors offer wearable possibilities

July 10, 2015  |  What's New?

A new elastic, printable and highly conductive ink developed at the University of Tokyo holds the potential to facilitate electronic apparel, such as sportswear and underwear, incorporating sensing devices to measure such biological indicators as heart rate and muscle contraction. Current printed el…
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Medelita lab coats feature M(3) fabric

July 9, 2015  |  What's New?

Medelita, San Clemente, Calif.-based maker of medical attire, has launched a new collection of lab coats featuring M(3) fabric, a “dual-effect” technology, now available after two years of research and testing. The proprietary interior material is breathable, offering moisture wicking for comfor…
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Dish-shaped wireless speaker goes anywhere

June 26, 2015  |  What's New?

Ultimate Ears has created the UE ROLL, a disc-shaped, compact wireless speaker that projects 360-degree sound from any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet in a range of as much as 65 feet. The device has a plasma-coated acoustic skin that protects it from moisture and water. At just 12 ounces, it…
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New chef jacket repels liquids and stains

June 19, 2015  |  What's New?

Australian startup Fabricor has created a hydrophobic chef jacket and apron, based on its patented nanotechnology. Chef Adrian Li, cofounder of the company, says he was frustrated with trying to stay clean at work. “As a chef I find it really difficult to keep my chef jacket white, and we like…
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Bolt Threads to develop bacteria-based threads

June 19, 2015  |  What's New?

Emeryville, Calif.-based specialty fabrics startup Bolt Threads has received $32.3 million in Series B funding to back its development of bacteria-based threads for the apparel industry. Investors include Foundation Capital, Founders Fund, Formation 8 and Alafi Capital. Added to a previously undiscl…
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Plant inspires repellant fabric coating

June 16, 2015  |  What's New?

Harvard University researchers say they have modified cotton and polyester fabrics with a coating that repels almost any type of substance. Inspired by the carnivorous Pitcher plant, which uses a mixture of fluids and a mechanical trap to ensnare insects, SLIPS Technologies, also based in Cambridge,…
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Soxxy dips toe in therapeutic field

June 15, 2015  |  What's New?

Westport, Conn.-based Soxxy has introduced a line of compression socks to the health and wellness community. Recommended by doctors, nurses, athletes and flight crews, Soxxys increase circulation and leg energy, as well as reduce swelling and decrease the risk of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis…
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