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Smart glove translates American Sign Language into text
August 7th, 2017
Engineers at the University of California San Diego announce that they have developed a smart glove that wirelessly translates the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet into text and controls a virtual hand to mimic sign language gestures. The device, which engineers call “The Language of Glove,” was built for less than $100 using stretchable and […]
Virtually amazing
August 7th, 2017
When I assigned an article on multi-functionality in protective textiles, little did I know that we’d be talking about virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) gaming technologies. But we are. It's the sort of article that I am more likely to place under our "Out There" tab. That's where the really novel, sometimes quirky, […]
Extraordinary workwear
August 7th, 2017
VR and AR industries offer high-tech solutions for demanding work environments There was a time when “workwear” meant basically suits and coveralls, but the sector is now recognised as covering a broad field that stretches from spacesuits to medical workers. Providing protection, comfort and identification are standard, but it is challenging for the textile industry […]
Fabric-wrapped structure surrounds award-winning “mediateque”
August 7th, 2017
A few years ago, the city of Tbilisi in Georgia announced a competition to build “mediatheque” in several spots of the city. The first completed project was in Vake Park, which has now been nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award 2017. The entire building is surrounded by a fabric-wrapped structure that gives it […]
Natural and performance fibers meet for sustainability
August 7th, 2017
Performance fabrics and sustainability can go hand in hand. That’s what Denim North America (DNA), a division of DNA Textile Group, set out to prove with its Sustainable R3 Denim collection, EcoSure BioBlast Denim. DNA collaborated with the Poole Company, creator of the EcoSure BioBlast fiber, a biodegradable fiber made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled water bottles. DNA reports […]
Celliant® gets medical and wellness FDA designation
August 7th, 2017
Hologenix LLC, maker of Celliant®, a clinically tested responsive textile technology, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined Celliant products are medical devices and general wellness products, as defined in Section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug and, Cosmetic Act. This determination was reached because the products temporarily promote increased local blood […]
Saint-Gobain acquires German manufacturer, Kirson
August 4th, 2017
Saint-Gobain reports that it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity capital of Kirson. Founded in 1963 and located in Bavaria, Germany, Kirson makes reinforcement scrim and combination products of scrim and nonwoven fabrics. These products primarily serve the waterproof roofing, floor covering and construction panel markets. In 2016, Kirson's […]
Projected growth in Lyocell fiber market
August 3rd, 2017
A new industry growth report by Global Market Insights Inc. says the lyocell fiber market is set to exceed $1.5 billion by 2024. Current applications for lyocell fibers include baby diapers, home textiles, apparel, automotive filters, surgical products and others. The antibacterial and moisture-management properties of cellulose are expected to add new growth to the lyocell fiber market. […]
PPE market to be worth $58.34 billion by 2022
August 2nd, 2017
A predictive report, “Personal Protective Equipment Market by Type (Hands & Arm Protection, Protective Clothing, Foot & Leg Protection, Respiratory Protection, Head Protection), End-Use Industry (Manufacturing, Construction, Oil & Gas, Healthcare) – Global Forecast to 2022” was recently published by MarketsandMarkets. According to the report, the market is expected to be valued at $42.67 billion in 2017 and […]
Improved 3D knitted carbon fiber preforms developed
August 1st, 2017
A U.K.-based manufacturer of weft-knitted technical textiles has developed the ability to commercially manufacture 3D carbon fiber preforms for composites that require no post knitting fabrication or cutting. Inside Composites says that Preform Technologies completed a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the University of Derby to modify and adapt a Stoll CMS 822 HP […]