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Hazardous duty
December 18th, 2015
How fabric technology is protecting rescuers against ever-more-dangerous situations. On the hot summer day in 2013 when 19 experienced firefighters lost their lives, the Yarnell Hill fire, northwest of Phoenix, Ariz., spanned 8,400 acres. The trees were dry, the humidity was low and the wind suddenly turned, cutting off escape and creating an inferno. The […]
What to wear to Mars
July 24th, 2015
For human space missions beyond low-Earth orbit the logistical burden is at least twice as great compared to missions in low-Earth orbit. Take, for instance, a trip to Mars, which is being planned by NASA to occur sometime in the 2030s. For this type of long duration mission there will be limited or no resupply […]
Kevlar® scissors grip and cut slippery fibers
May 28th, 2015
An ergonomic scissors specially designed for precisely cutting aramid woven fabric has been introduced by Xuron Corp. of Saco, Maine. Xuron® Model 9180 Kevlar® Shears are designed with tapered cutting blades that have one serrated edge for gripping the slippery aramid woven cloth fabric fibers and a sharp edge for cutting them. Capable of producing […]
Performance Fibers becomes DuraFiber Technologies Inc.
April 24th, 2015
Industrial polyester fiber and fabric maker Performance Fibers of Huntersville, N.C., has completed the sale of its Asia operations to Indorama Ventures PCL, and has changed its name to DuraFiber Technologies Inc. "This sale has enhanced our consolidation of resources to focus on our core business, further strengthened our financial position, and, most importantly, will […]
Using what we have, better
April 10th, 2015
We talk quite a bit on this website about the development of new fibers to build new textiles for specific performance requirements. Sometimes, however, a whole new textile is not required. Techniques for modifying the surfaces of textiles have become so sophisticated that many materials can be effectively enhanced to meet a specific need. Nanocoatings, […]