Garmatex, BASE360 Inc. launch protective sports apparel

November 5, 2014  |  What's New?

Vancouver, B.C.-based fabric developer Garmatex Technologies and BASE360 Inc., manufacturer of safety products for high risk sports, will offer new protective hockey wear to the Canadian market. The apparel is designed to save lives through the use of new fabric technologies. BASE360 Inc. was founde…
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Suitable for space

November 4, 2014  |  What's New?

New spacesuit design could replace bulky pressurized suits. According to an article written for www.commodityonline.com by Seshadri Ramkumar, professor at Texas Tech University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers are a step closer to develop active “second-skin” space suits.…
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PurThread imbeds silver for lasting efficacy

October 27, 2014  |  What's New?

A recent study has found that N.C.-based PurThread’s silver-embedded fabrics kill 99.99 percent of bacteria such as MRSA, Salmonella and E. coli within four hours of contact. This new method of embedding silver in fabric, rather than applying it topically, means that the antimicrobial benefits of …
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Wearable airbag prevents hip fractures in the elderly

October 10, 2014  |  What's New?

ActiveProtective Technologies of Lehigh Valley, Pa, with support from product development firm Device Development (BDD), Boston, Mass., has developed a novel wearable product that the company says can prevent hard-to-heal hip fractures in elderly patients. The medical startup says the wearable air…
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Kimberly-Clark introduces AERO BLUE* surgical gowns

October 10, 2014  |  What's New?

Kimberly-Clark Health Care has introduced the AERO BLUE* Performance Surgical Gown, a soft, lightweight gown that according to the company is four times more protective than other comparable surgical gowns. Using a proprietary fabric with innovative Core technology, it delivers the highest fluid pr…
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Climashield tapped for Beyond Clothing survival gear

October 10, 2014  |  What's New?

Clinton, Tenn,-based Climashield has joined outdoor-apparel maker Beyond Clothing of Seattle to produce the AXIOS Cold Jacket and Pant set that incorporates Climashield’s continuous filament insulation. Serving a variety of functions, the AXIOS Cold Jacket and Pant allow the wearer to move and wor…
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Twitchell releases finer, lighter shade fabric

October 8, 2014  |  What's New?

Outdoor-fabric developer Twitchell of Dothan, Ala., has released a new line of screening fabric, Textilene Nano 95, that it says is lighter and finer than its original Textilene 95 fabric. Textilene Nano 95 awning material offers a variety of uses, reducing energy costs and blocking up to 95 percent…
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Vestagen introduces protective patient garments

October 6, 2014  |  What's New?

To help minimize the spread of pathogens in healthcare settings, Orlando, Fla.-based Vestagen Technical Textiles has introduced the myComfort line of patient apparel. The company develops and markets advanced performance textile products and technologies. As with the company’s myGuardian line of s…
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Tactile Dialogues, a medium to generate interaction

October 3, 2014  |  What's New?

Tactile Dialogues, a textile object in the form of a pillow, is designed with integrated vibration elements that react to touch. The goal is to enable a dialogue by triggering physical communication patterns between a person with severe dementia (the care receiver) and the care giver. In addition, i…
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Better protection on a bike

September 18, 2014  |  What's New?

Swiss company SCOTT Sports SA introduces ITD ProTec-Technology for bikewear, a blend of carbon yarns and ceramic printing to provide extra abrasion resistance, especially in high-risk situations. Developed with Schoeller®, the new The SCOTT RC ProTec outfit is the first bikewear kit featuring this …
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