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Sciessent launches fluorocarbon-free CURB water repellent
March 4th, 2016
Antimicrobial and antiodor solutions developer Sciessent, based in Wakefield, Mass., has introduced CURB, a fluorocarbon-free durable water-repellent (DWR) fabric finish for outdoor active wear. Offering enhanced, breathable protection from rain and moisture, CURB delivers the same water repellency as existing technologies without the use of harmful fluorocarbons. Similar to other DWR treatments, CURB gives textiles […]
A PV resurgence?
March 4th, 2016
For a long time, flexible photovoltaics (PV) have struggled to claim their share of the PV market. Rigid substrates have dominated since they first became available, large-scale, in the late 1970s and 1980s. Strangely enough, the technology did not change for a long time, and is not radically different today. Not for rigid. Flexible PV […]
Report: Nanofiber market growth driven by technical textiles
March 4th, 2016
The nanofiber market is expected to show significant growth, says a report by Pune, India-based Sandler Research. Many solution providers are developing improved technology and new techniques, showcasing their capabilities to provide comprehensive nanofiber solutions, analysts say. The analysts forecast that the global nanofiber market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of […]
Aluminum fabric skin wraps Malaysian hillside home
March 4th, 2016
A design firm based in Singapore has wrapped a home near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in an aluminum fabric skin with dramatic effect—and addressing practical considerations. The home, a project of OOZN+, is located on a hillside in the exclusive suburb of Lorong Pantai. The flowing, pearlescent aluminum skin creates a cloudlike wrap around the home […]
Let there be (flexible) light!
March 4th, 2016
As efficiencies continue to improve, more applications are found for flexible photovoltaics For a long time, it was common knowledge that thin film and flexible photovoltaics (PV) were not practical because of their lower efficiencies compared with more traditional glass-encased PV. That is no longer the case. Today efficiencies are comparable (approaching or exceeding 20 […]
Sweet Living Group announces zinc oxide portfolio for licensing
March 4th, 2016
St. Louis-based eco-friendly clothier Sweet Living Group (SLG) has announced the licensing of its nano-ZnO technology. The patented zinc oxide nanotechnology benefits fabrics and textiles by incorporating ultraviolet protection, controlling odor, enhancing anti-microbial/mold and mildew-resistance, enhancing resistance to sun degradation and incorporating these protections and enhancements into existing clothing by various laundry detergents and additives. […]
Crypton names Michael Grigat to lead R&D
March 3rd, 2016
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based performance-fabric innovators Crypton Companies and Nanotex® have named Michael Grigat vice president of research and development and Hardy Sullivan vice president of market development. Both work at the company’s Kings Mountain, N.C., research and manufacturing facility. Grigat joins Crypton from Rudolf-Venture Chemical Inc., where he was technical director, responsible for market expansion […]
STeP by OEKO-TEX certification process modified
March 2nd, 2016
OEKO-TEX, the Zurich, Switzerland-based International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology, has recently modified its certification process. STeP by OEKO-TEX certification makes the sustainability of production facilities throughout the textile value-creation chain visible using a transparent scoring system. According to the association, STeP gives brands, retailers and manufacturers the opportunity […]
Mogul TCS meets flame-retardant standards
March 1st, 2016
Turkish nonwoven fabric specialist Mogul has announced that its MOPET® TCS, a spunbond fabric made from mono-component trilobal filament, has proven itself flame resistant in accordance with British Standard BS5852-2 without using a fire-retardant impregnation of the fabric. The fabric was produced from a PET polymer chip containing a special fire retardant component, the company […]