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3M showcases high visibility concept garments
May 8th, 2015
3M with Safe Reflections Inc. have created two concept garments that showcase Eclipse™ 5721 high-brightness, large-format, reflective material. A “discrete visibility” dress and an active, winter running shirt demonstrate how reflective material can combine safety and style in a single application. Both designs feature the subtle use of reflective material and complex, ornate graphics that […]
Essentials from CAL FIRE
May 8th, 2015
James Parsegian, supervising deputy state fire marshal at CAL FIRE, the Office of the California State Fire Marshal, offers details on California’s codes and regulations. How does the OSFM define FR? Flame retardant, as it relates to the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), refers to the statutorial requirements for flame retardant chemicals and […]
Sensoria® Fitness socks on the market
May 8th, 2015
After four years of research and development, Sensoria Inc., developer of IoT wearable solutions, announces that its Sensoria® Fitness socks are available to consumers. Based on the company’s vision, “The Garment is the Computer®,” the smart socks are embedded with proprietary textile sensors that are soft, comfortable, durable and machine washable, according to the company. […]
HeiQ’s DYEFAST offers lower carbon dioxide emissions
May 7th, 2015
Swiss textile producer HeiQ has developed a polyester-dyeing technology that it says will lead to less energy and water consumption, lower costs, and a reduced carbon footprint. The process, named DYEFAST, will be introduced at Techtextil Frankfurt. HeiQ says the new technology will cut dyeing time by a third, leading to a lower environmental footprint. […]
Hohenstein offers updates on algae for textiles
May 6th, 2015
The AlBioTex Project, an initiative looking at the use of alginates as a natural raw material source for textiles, will provide updates for attendees at Techtextil in Frankfurt this year. Launched at the end of 2013 in partnership with Germany’s Hohenstein Institute, BRAIN, Kelheim Fibres and rökona, the project’s focus has been the manufacture of […]
Sukano expands masterbatch portfolio
May 5th, 2015
Swiss additive expert Sukano has expanded the Sukano masterbatch and service portfolio. The company offers masterbatch solutions for antimicrobial fiber applications, UV stabilization of polyester fibers and processing aids for PLA nonwovens. Custom engineering functionality, performance and processing aids into the fibers can offer significant cost savings for fiber producers and fabric manufacturers; subsequent processing […]
Patagonia invests in eco-friendly effort
May 1st, 2015
$20 Million and Change, the venture fund set up for outdoor clothing company Patagonia, has invested more than $1 million in Beyond Surface Technologies (BST), a Swiss company that works to reduce the impact of textile chemicals on the environment. Phil Graves, who oversees the Patagonia fund, notes BST does not “use synthetic, petroleum-based chemicals […]