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Trimera introduces HELLBLOCK™ FR
December 10th, 2013
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 to its flame-resistance technology, strategic placement of mesh for ventilation in key sweat zones and denser knitting […]
SiShield solution prohibits bacterial growth
December 10th, 2013
SiShield Technologies, Atlanta, Ga., has recently completed a controlled test of its antimicrobial treatment on socks that demonstrates 99.99 percent efficacy after 25 washings. This compares with 46 percent efficacy for untreated socks. The company’s technology shields fabric from antimicrobial growth due to its powerful molecular structure that remains stable and functional for the life […]
Novel temperature-regulating bi-component fibers
December 10th, 2013
Thermal comfort is dependent upon both environmental and individual factors and is influenced by the core and skin temperatures of the body. The thermo-neutral zone for naked resting subjects has been defined as between 28-30°C. In this comfort zone the human body is unaware of warmth or coolness. Outside this range the body feels discomfort. […]
Tamicare offers 3D printed Cosyflex™
December 10th, 2013
A new technology for feminine hygiene products has been announced by U.K.-based Tamicare. According to the company, its product Cosyflex™ is the world's first technology developed to 3D print finished textile products. A radical departure from traditional textile manufacturing techniques, the product’s unique additive manufacturing method creates a next generation of textile that is completely […]
RxFiber releases RxFibron HT©
December 10th, 2013
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 innovative material integrates well with surrounding tissue making it well suited for sutures in endovascular, […]
Performance driven
December 10th, 2013
Fabrics for sports apparel and gear match demanding expectations and show continued market growth. Whether participating in an ultramarathon or exploring the arctic poles, serious athletes need the same thing in their apparel and gear: comfort and protection. Fabric technologies are delivering above and beyond these goals, helping to serve the extreme-sport mentality that has […]
Morph into comfort in an economy airline seat
December 10th, 2013
London-based design firm Seymourpowell has designed a concept economy seat for airline travel inspired by new materials and flexibility. Called “Morph,” the seat would offer passengers choices concerning the amount of space they pay for and provide a better fit for more people. Seymourpowell’s concept provides an alternative to the standard economy seat, which ergonomically […]
MedTextra™ fabric system introduced
December 10th, 2013
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 antimicrobials, won't dry out and stop working with this delivery system, which […]
Carbtex Technology wins R&D 100 Award
December 10th, 2013
Houston, Texas-based Carbtex Technology has received an R&D 100 Award for Diamondown, a high-tech, carbon-based fiber used to produce affordable comfort-management clothing. The award is presented by R&D Magazine to recognize and celebrate the 100 most technologically significant products introduced in the past year. Diamondown is made from yarn and fabrics containing Carbtex fiber, a […]
Polartec® Alpha® wins 2013 IFF Innovation Award
December 10th, 2013
Polartec LLC received the annual Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) Innovation Award honors for its Polartec® Alpha® synthetic insulation. The product makes possible the first-ever breathable “puffy” garments, designed to provide active warmth. Unlike down or synthetic fillers, which can trap moisture and cause overheating when the wearer is active, it provides a breathable layer that […]