Carbon fiber from America’s Cup yachts to be recycled

December 7th, 2017

An article in Inside Composites reports that ELG Carbon Fiber and Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) are working together to ensure that the team’s carbon fiber waste is recycled, to promote economical and environmentally efficient uses of the material. ELG will become a technical supplier to the team and will process all carbon fiber […]

Read More

IFAI Expo 2018 call for presentations

December 6th, 2017

IFAI Expo 2018 is looking for presentation topic ideas and interested speakers. Expo will be held October 15-18, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Submit now! The Call for Presentations deadline is January 12, 2018.  Categories Advanced Textiles  Shade and Weather Protection Specialty Fabrics  General Business Benefits of Presenting Build your reputation as an industry expert Share your knowledge […]

Read More

IFAI Canada Expo 2018

December 6th, 2017

Canada Expo 2018 is like no other event - a unique opportunity to meet manufacturers and businesses face-to-face and immerse yourself in new knowledge and leading edge solutions. Don't miss your opportunity to experience the latest in the specialty fabrics industry through the sights, sounds and innovations of the exhibit floor. Register now! Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours […]

Read More

Pleated fabric canopy tops a floating church

December 6th, 2017

The Diocese of London has commissioned architecture studio Denizen Works to design an unusual means of reaching church-goers: a floating church. The studio will collaborate with Turks boat builders to construct a canal boat church, meeting parishioners and neighbors where they are along the waterways. A canopy of translucent pleats crafted from sail material mimics […]

Read More

GORE-TEX® unveils new technologies for 2018

December 5th, 2017

Beginning in autumn 2018, the new product brand GORE-TEX® INFINIUM™ will join GORE-TEX brand, expanding offerings with new apparel, footwear and accessories. GORE-TEX INFINIUM product technologies are designed for specific activities and users, while offering a performance upgrade that does not need to be waterproof. The company will launch the brand with four product technologies, all […]

Read More

Archroma partners with Fashion Institute of Technology

December 4th, 2017

Archroma Color Management Service Business has partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and its Textile Development and Marketing Department to create the first Archroma Color Center. The Archroma Color Center @FIT includes a large-scale color reference that recreates the 4,320 hue Color Atlas by Archroma as a wall-hung, flip-through display; a complete Color Atlas featuring a system of […]

Read More

TNT Pro Series launches neoprene sauna suit

December 1st, 2017

TNT Pro Series announces that is has launched a “sauna suit” made of a flexible 2.5 mm neoprene fabric and finished with a layer of lycra to trap body heat and increase perspiration while exercising. The suits come in a men’s and women’s version to provide the best fit. Short sleeves and legs are intended […]

Read More