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June 2014
June 14th, 2014
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Glen Raven Technical launches new branding
June 12th, 2014
At the start of 2014, Glen Raven Inc.® launched a new logo and soon after, Glen Raven Technical Fabrics® (GRTF) developed and rolled out its own logo to reflect the growing brand identity associated with its market segments. In an additional effort to build the GRTF brand identity, the division announces the refresh of www.grtf.com. […]
Advanced textiles for architecture
June 9th, 2014
“Skinning the box” is the main challenge every architect must face; it all comes down to how you do it and with what material. Is the building cladding going to be massive and highly insulated, or is it going to be layer upon layer of thin insulating materials? Will the south and west sides be […]
ITMA 2015 slated for November in Milan
June 9th, 2014
Under the banner “Knowledge Powering Textile Innovation,” ITMA 2015 will be held in Milan, Italy, Nov. 12-19. The textile and garment machinery event includes exhibits from 20 countries, an international Speakers Platform and the debut of The European Textile Research & Education Pavilion. This year’s exhibition will spotlight innovations that promote sustainability. itma.com
A “Hollow Light”
June 9th, 2014
Stretched textile surfaces – or at least textiles fitted over a frame – are familiar enough. One example is the familiar lampshade.” In the case of HollowLight by Diffus Design, Copenhagen, Denmark, the lampshade is the lamp. The result is a striking and fully functional furnishing accessory. HollowLight is a lamp that combines two luminous […]
Unequal protects stunts crew
June 9th, 2014
Unequal® Technologies, provider of customized, concealed body protection, has partnered with the GASGAS 360 race crew to outfit its EnduroCross athletes competing in EnduroCross this June and at various off-road motorcycle competitions throughout 2014. GASGAS 360 riders will wear Unequal MAXX for head protection, Cobalt shirts for torso protection, Viper girdles for hip and thigh […]
Mitchell releases new ReCast line
June 9th, 2014
The Mitchell Group of Niles, Ill., has introduced a new ReCast polyurethane collection, formulated with polycarbonate polymers that contain the strongest resins available for coated fabrics. ReCast, a recycled leather product, is designed for contract, hospitality and residential furniture applications. Meeting or surpassing industry standards for commercial polyurethane fabrics in tensile, tear and seam strength, […]
Swaths of fabric curtain a hilltop house
June 9th, 2014
There’s nothing new about using curtains to protect a house from the heat of the sun, but a hilltop home in a suburb of Guatamala City, Guatamala was designed to take this concept to an entirely new level. The “Toledo House” by Chilean firm Assadi + Pulido designed the curved and contemporary house perched on […]
A way in
June 9th, 2014
When I tell people what I do, there is often a moment of silence while the answer gets processed. They get the editor part; it’s “advanced textiles” that trips them up. But when I tell them about all the amazing materials, technology and expertise in the advanced textiles industry, they’re genuinely surprised. I start with […]
Bayer MaterialScience pursues “Dream Production” project
June 9th, 2014
Following testing and market analysis, Leverkusen, Germany-based Bayer MaterialScience will invest 15 million euros (about $20 million) in the construction of a production line at its Dormagen site, which will use carbon dioxide to produce a precursor for premium polyurethane foam. The objective of the “Dream Production” project is to launch the first CO2-based polyols—primary components […]