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Techtextil Russia to be held annually
November 15th, 2016
To address the needs of the technical textiles and fibrous materials market, Messe Frankfurt RUS will turn Techtextil Russia into an annual event. According to textilesupdate.com, Techtextil Russia will be held in Moscow for the ninth time Feb. 20-22, 2017, at the fairground. Russian Textile Week (Feb. 20-23) will feature Techtextil Russia–International Trade Fair for […]
Chomarat works to aid auto CO2 reduction
November 14th, 2016
In an effort to assist the automotive industry to fulfill regulatory CO2 reduction objectives, French textiles developer Chomarat is developing non-crimp fabrics based on very heavy tow fibers. Continuous-glass and carbon-fiber composites offer a significant advantage in attaining goals by reducing the weight of structures. Chomarat is working on formatting very heavy tow low-cost carbon […]
DNA Technical Fabrics introduces Inherent Plus+ FR Denim
November 11th, 2016
DNA Technical Fabrics, a Columbus, Ga.-based division of DNA Textile Group, has introduced a new collection of INHERENT PLUS+ FR Denim fabrics. The collection utilizes a patent-pending dual FR technology to provide layered FR (flame resistant) protection. The new product can be enhanced through laundry applications including hand sanding, whiskers, enzymes and stonewashing to achieve […]
ITW Dynatec introduces Simplicity hot melt adhesive
November 10th, 2016
Hendersonville, Tenn.-based bonding and sealing developer ITW Dynatec will unveil the latest version of its Dynamelt™ S Series adhesive supply unit (ASU) at Pack Expo 2016. It also will preview its recently developed Simplicity ASU product line. The compact Simplicity unit features single board control and ease of operation, eliminating the need for extensive or […]
Dyneema marries fiber to carbon for strength, durability
November 9th, 2016
Dutch high-performance fiber developer Dyneema has introduced a carbon composite-fiber hybrid it says significantly improves the performance of pure carbon composites in terms of weight, impact resistance, ductility and vibrational dampening. While pure carbon is stiff, lightweight and easy to mold, it is not highly resistant to impact, and splinters when it breaks. Combing carbon […]
K-PAK boat goes where you carry it
November 4th, 2016
If the idea of storing and hauling a boat has prevented you from enjoying time on the water, a company in North Carolina offers a practical solution: a folding boat. The K-PAK from Folding Boat Co. is a portable, strong and lightweight foldable boat that can easily fit in the trunk of a car to […]
Birdair membrane tops Coney Island Amphitheater
November 4th, 2016
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Birdair Inc. has completed the new Ford Amphitheater at Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Coney Island. The 5,000-seat entertainment venue is part of New York City’s Seaside Park and Community Arts Center—a new community development that aims to bring a mix of year-round entertainment, new businesses and publicly accessible open space along the western portion of […]
The textile testing challenge
November 4th, 2016
Standards for textiles are a good thing. People would agree, generally, that this is true. But this is not really a yes-or-no question, either. Establishing standards that fit today’s materials and end products – and staying on top of all the performance capabilities possible – is a relentless challenge for those who participate in this […]
Stretchable smart sensors adjust to applications
November 4th, 2016
The advanced textiles area on the show floor at IFAI Expo 2016 was not only larger than previous years, it also offered an impressive variety of products and services, including an entire section on testing with demonstrations and other learning opportunities. The testing area was ringed with exhibitors showing products for a range of markets and […]
OEKO-TEX to expand branding efforts
November 4th, 2016
The Zurich-based International OEKO-TEX Association, which tests and certifies textiles for hazardous substances at all levels of production, will unveil a new branding strategy and new products in January. With the portfolio of OEKO-TEX products growing in response to textile industry needs—the most recent addition was DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX to help eliminate hazardous […]