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Tomorrow’s composites
July 23rd, 2018
The ability to incorporate new materials into composites could open up another world of possibilities. In material science, strength alone is often found to have its limitations so that a combination of hard and soft, rigid and flexible is an area of increasing interest for a wide range of applications from building, to sports equipment, […]
Global Nylon 66 market to reach $6 billion by 2026
July 20th, 2018
The global Nylon 66 market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3 percent from 2018 to 2026 and reach more than 4.0 million tons, in terms of volume, by 2026, according to a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). The new report, “Nylon 66 Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, […]
“Sensitive” fabrics feature in new Northwave apparel
July 19th, 2018
Italian cycling footwear and apparel brand Northwave used the 2018 Eurobike exhibition in riedrichshafen, Germany (July 8-10) to present new products made using fabrics from Eurojersey’s “Sensitive” range. According to www.sportstextiles.com, the product ( a jersey and a bib short) come from Northwave’s Spring-Summer 2019 collection. It markets them as part of a collection it […]
Gore rainsuit, uniform at Farnborough Airshow
July 18th, 2018
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc will showcase aerospace and defense textile solutions at the Farnborough International Airshow, July 16–22, 2018. A recent release states that Gore’s innovations involve combining dielectric expertise with fluoropolymer materials to create protection and safety for aerospace and defense applications. The company will be showcasing GORE Military Fabrics for clothing and footwear created to […]
Roberson named Lakeland’s new CEO
July 16th, 2018
Lakeland Industries has announced the appointment of Charles D. Roberson to the position of chief operating officer. Roberson's appointment is a promotion from his role as the company's senior vice president, head of international sales, and research and development. He joined Lakeland in 2004 as technical marketing manager and later served as international sales manager. He has […]
Milliken & Company announces leadership transition
July 11th, 2018
Milliken & Company’s board of directors has announced the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1, 2018. J. Harold Chandler will return to his role as chair of the board of directors. “The board of directors is confident that Halsey is the right leader for Milliken’s next era,” says […]
Skin patches: the advantages of the ultimate wearable
July 11th, 2018
Electronic skin patches could well be described as the ultimate wearable electronic devices. They deploy electronic components, including sensors and actuators with appropriate processing, energy storage and communication, directly onto the body, typically attached using an adhesive. Therefore, along with smart apparel and perhaps implantable devices, they serve as one of the most direct means […]
Wearable controller tracks hand and finger gestures
July 10th, 2018
A hand-wearable device called Kai enables the wearer to control any digital device by tracking hand and finger gestures. Human augmentation start-up Vicara has created the device, a smart band that fits over the hand, that’s meant to increase productivity. Kai features gesture-based computer interaction technology that is compatible with any bluetooth-enabled device, including laptops, […]
The world of composites
July 9th, 2018
Fiber-based composite development sparks special interest. Composites is a high-growth industry and, according to two major market intelligence groups, will reach more than $100 billion by 2022. Paris-based JEC Composites has estimated that this sector grew from $75 billion to $82 billion in one year during 2015-16 and will reach a value of $103 billion […]
IPC E-Textiles 2018: education and networking
July 9th, 2018
In partnership with leaders of the e-textiles industry, IPC has created a one-day workshop for innovators, technologists and brands to come together to collaborate on solutions, identify partners and help propel growth for the e-textiles market. IPC E-Textiles 2018 will take place Sept. 13, 2018, in Des Plaines, Illinois. The workshop will be an opportunity […]