TEXTILES.ORG
HeiQ introduces new level of ADAPTIVE
February 7, 2014 | What's New?
Textile manufacturer HeiQ Materials AG introduces the next level of performance with ADAPTIVE 4.
Wearable, flexible battery developments
January 30, 2014 | What's New?
Smart textiles containing electronic materials have been talked about for more than a decade. The lack of textile characteristics, such as drapability and wash durability, has deterred the greater market penetration of electronic textiles. New research endeavors to overcome these practical difficult…
New Ricobond® products introduced
January 28, 2014 | What's New?
Cray Valley, EXTON, Pa., has launched Ricobond® 7002 and 7004, two aqueous dispersions of functionalized low molecular weight polymers. The polymers are dispersed in water to produce low viscosity, stable dispersions with small particle size. They can be formulated with other emulsions for improved…
New heat-resistant fiber from Teijin
January 22, 2014 | What's New?
A new meta-aramid fiber offering a high level of heat resistance combined with excellent dyeability will be manufactured by Teijin Limited, Tokyo, Japan, at a new facility to be built in Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. The fiber will strengthen the company’s profile in the protective apparel market…
Protective coating tested with live chemical agents
January 20, 2014 | What's New?
Alexium International Group, Cottesloe, Western Australia, developed its Cleanshell CB repellency treatment to apply to fabric used for chemical and biological protective wear. Working with the U.S. Air Force, Alexium has been testing the fabric treatment with simulated chemical warfare agents (CWAs…
SigNature® T traces original fibers in textiles and apparel
January 11, 2014 | What's New?
Applied DNA Sciences, a provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology and product authentication solutions, has announced the rollout of SigNature T, a new security platform specifically for textiles and apparel that provides a means to identify authentic fibers and assure the quality and per…
Distinction thread
January 11, 2014 | What's New?
Available in 20 bold, contrasting colors, Vicar International’s new Distinction-Poly T-270 thread gives fabricators and manufacturers the versatility, extra UV resistance and mildew resistance needed for both indoor and outdoor use. The thread is specifically formulated for the marine, automotive,…
Trimera introduces HELLBLOCK™ FR
December 10, 2013 | What's New?
Trimera Military Technology Inc. (TMT™) introduces HELLBLOCK™ technology that provides maximum fire protection with ultimate comfort. This innovative military-grade, flame-resistance technology has been fused with soft pima cotton, creating a new standard of performance in apparel. In addition t…
RxFiber releases RxFibron HT©
December 10, 2013 | What's New?
Windsor, Calif.-based RxFiber has released its new product, RxFibron HT© fiber. The company positions this product as the industry’s first commercially released, medical-grade, high-tenacity PET fiber. The company focuses on medical-grade fiber for a wide variety of med-tech applications. The…
MedTextra™ fabric system introduced
December 10, 2013 | What's New?
St. Paul, Minn., company MedTextra has announced the MedTextra™ Fabric System offering a fabric that creates a balance between moisture, airflow and virus-scale filtration. The product maintains water-soluble actives on the surface of its fibers for extended periods; active coatings, such as quat …