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The State of the U.S. and Canadian fabric industry
January 12th, 2015
The U.S. outpaces an otherwise uneven worldwide economic recovery in 2014. It was a recovery year, to be sure, but an uneven global rebound kept the lid on the world economy. After a slow first quarter, economic activity in the U.S. picked up in 2014, with improved consumer spending due to lower unemployment and a […]
RFID-Blocking READY Jeans are protected by Norton
January 12th, 2015
Betabrand designer Steven B. Wheeler has teamed up with global information-protection authority Norton to create RFID-blocking jeans. It is believed that RFID/NFC (radio-frequency identification/near-field communication) readers can now be used to steal your personal information—including credit card data—right from your pocket. More than 10 million identities are digitally pickpocketed every year; these devices are among […]
Nike unveils All Conditions Gear line
January 12th, 2015
Nike has introduced the NikeLab ACG (All Conditions Gear) collection, repositioning the ACG category to deliver sport utility for the city. Featuring outerwear, footwear and portable storage, the collection is designed to meet demands for mobility and weather protection in any urban setting. The new collection was designed in collaboration with Errolson Hugh of Germany’s Acronym, an independent design agency […]
The sum of its parts
January 12th, 2015
There are layers and layers (so to speak) to the flexible composites story. We’re going to start with architectural applications in this issue and move on to additional applications throughout this month. Bruce Wright offers up-to-date information on this topic in his article, “Flexible composites = Innovative structures.” Advances in composite textiles have been important […]
Japanese cardiac-repair patch project gets funding
January 12th, 2015
Osaka Medical College, Fukui Warp Knitting Co. Ltd. and Teijin Ltd. have announced that their joint project to develop a long-lasting regenerative patch for cardiac-repair applications has been selected for support under a Japanese government program aimed at promoting collaboration between the medical and industrial fields. The program was launched by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, […]
Celliant offers new yarn technology
January 12th, 2015
Santa Monica, Calif.-based Hologenix LLC, makers of Celliant polyester infrared yarn technology, now offers two nylon yarns (70D and 40D FDY), available in January 2015. Celliant’s mineral-based yarn creates infrared light that penetrates the wearer’s muscle and tissue to increase circulation, which leads to improved recovery and increased performance. Celliant yarns with drirelease® technology have […]
Flexible composites = Innovative structures
January 12th, 2015
New materials for architectural applications include impressive advanced flexible composites. Buildings are supposed to stand up strong and—believe it or not—be both flexible and durable. Despite impressions to the contrary, even buildings made of steel and concrete must be flexible to resist cracking and ultimately falling apart. The length to which architects and building experts […]
Fabric solar house competes at Versailles
January 12th, 2015
This summer, one of the most lavish residences in the world was home to some of the most unique and sustainable dwellings imaginable when the Palace of Versailles hosted the 2014 Solar Decathlon Europe, a showcase of 20 solar-powered homes built by college students from around the globe. Among the entries was Techstyle Haus, which […]
HTC and Under Armour join forces on mobile technology for athletes
January 12th, 2015
HTC is designing a series of products to work seamlessly with UA Record™, the newest addition to Under Armour Connected Fitness, a health and fitness network. Under Armour launched the UA Record apps and website the first week in January. UA Record is the newest addition to what HTC calls the most comprehensive health and […]
The Mavari surf cloak transforms into a backpack
January 12th, 2015
The Mavari surf cloak is geared toward a multi-purpose lifestyle: outdoor recreation, unpredictable weather changes and ease of portability are considerations for someone who lives an active and varied life. A team of designers that includes Juan Carlos Viso, Bryan Capriles and Oscar Solorzano conceived of the cloak that offers several functions, including drying off […]