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Flotation device incorporates lifejacket features
July 20th, 2016
IUW is an innovative, wearable flotation device designed specifically for water sports that combines the features of a sport lifejacket and a throwable device. Created by Polish product designer Julia Grochal, it also meets safety regulations set by the SOLAS—the international Safety of Life at Sea maritime treaty. Polyurethane foam of low density is used […]
ASTM International panel honors Patricia Annis
July 19th, 2016
ASTM International’s Committee on Textiles has presented its top annual award, the Award of Merit, to Patricia Annis of the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens. The award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Annis for her technical contributions and leadership […]
Haglöfs to use Sciessent odor-fighting fabric treatment
July 18th, 2016
Odor-fighting coating developer Sciessent has entered a partnership with Swedish apparel and footwear company Haglöfs to supply its Lava odor-adsorbing technology for use in selected pieces of Haglöfs apparel range. Non-toxic and bluesign®-approved, Lava effectively traps odor-producing molecules produced by naturally occurring bacteria that live on skin as a result of sweating. The result is […]
Cleantech acquires patent technology for textile equipment
July 15th, 2016
Wuxi, China-based Cleantech Solutions International Inc. has announced its Wuxi Huayang Dyeing Machinery Co. Ltd. (Huayang Dyeing) has entered into an agreement to purchase patent technology from Chengdu Textile College. Under the terms of the agreement, Huayang Dyeing will make a one-time $2.5 million (U.S.) payment to the college for a utility model patent covering […]
Caroline Zapf named chief sustainability officer at Sustainable Down Source
July 14th, 2016
Cincinnati, Ohio-based bulk feather and down company Sustainable Down Source has named Caroline Zapf chief sustainability officer. She previously served as project manager. Zapf holds an engineering degree from Purdue University. In her former role, she researched and developed best practices for innovative durable water repellant (DWR)-treated down applications. Sustainable Down Source is the creator […]
Carver Non-Woven starts new manufacturing facility
July 13th, 2016
Carver Non-Woven Technologies LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fremont, Ind.-based custom compression moulder and compounder R3 Composites, will begin a rolling start-up at its new manufacturing facility on July 1, 2016. According to a report by the online service Innovation in Textiles, the plant will be in full commercial production of single- and multi-material […]
Automotive textiles market worth $31.75 billion by 2024
July 11th, 2016
The global automotive textiles market is expected to reach $31.75 billion by 2024, according to a new report by San Francisco-based Grand View Research Inc. Increasing automobile production, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, and a favorable regulatory scenario is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. The textiles are used in auto […]
Not an oxymoron
July 8th, 2016
Here’s a conversation about protective textiles with someone not in the business. I say, “I’m writing a short piece that has to do with protective textiles.” “Protective textiles. Sounds like an oxymoron.” He smiles. “You’ve heard of raincoats, perhaps? Awnings? Insect netting?" I ask. I’m being a little catty, but I know this guy, so […]
Improved quality testing of textiles offered by F.O.S. Group
July 8th, 2016
The F.O.S. Group has launched the www.textiluhr.de website to market its advanced air permeability tester for textiles. The filtration technology specialist based in Ahlen, Germany, now sells an improved tester model under the trade name TX15. The new device is not only of interest to textile and paper manufacturers, but to all companies that need […]
IPG NovaShield 400 series cited by CRRC
July 8th, 2016
Montreal-based Intertape Polymer Group® Inc., manufacturer of woven, coated products, received a listing for IPG’s NovaShield® 400 series on the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Rated-Products Directory. The council requires two properties—solar reflectance and thermal emittance—to be measured by an independent accredited lab. It then simulates the aging process in a lab for three years […]