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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
RÖJK makes a pledge for the planet
November 30th, 2017
The Swedish apparel company RÖJK has announced that by 2020 all of its products will be 100 percent biodegradable and natural. The pledge extends to using no synthetic colors or chemicals. Instead, the company will primarily attain colors from recycled foods, such as nuts, vegetables and spices, from the food processing industry. RÖJK acknowledges that […]
Vizient Innovative Technology designation recognizes VESTEX products
November 29th, 2017
Standard Textile announced that VESTEX Active Barrier apparel received a 2017 Innovative Technology designation from Vizient Inc., a member-driven healthcare performance improvement company. This year marks the inauguration of the Innovative Technology designation. The designation was based on direct feedback from hospital experts who interacted with VESTEX at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange in Denver in September. VESTEX Active Barrier apparel […]
New Reebok military boot is introduced
November 28th, 2017
Warson Brands has introduced the Reebok Sublite Cushion Tactical Boot for military personnel. To create the boot, Reebok reports that the company built on input from wearers of Reebok boots designed for law enforcement professionals. Details include a lace garage to tuck away laces when blousing pants; a full rubber outsole with rope guard designed […]
2017 APEX Design Award winners announced
November 27th, 2017
Polartec has chosen the winners of its 2017 APEX Awards, an annual program recognizing products made from Polartec fabrics and the designers behind them. The winning products were selected based on skilled and creative uses of Polartec fabric technologies. The winners are: Adidas Terrex Agravic Alpha Hooded Shield Jacket, a women’s outdoor jacket made with […]