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Fibertec® introduces room-air drying agent
April 10th, 2015
German waterproofing developer Fibertec® has introduced GreenGuard RT, a self-activating fabric protectant that does not require mechanical drying. The new DWR (durable water repellent) product for waterproof, breathable clothing activates at room temperature, therefore saving energy. The unique patented PUR active ingredient is biodegradable (no PFCs) and bluesign® approved. GreenGuard RT ("room temperature") achieves a […]
Rethinking cotton in nonwovens
April 10th, 2015
Sustainability concerns and better processes are making the use of cotton in nonwovens more attractive. The words “cotton” and “advanced textiles” have not, typically, been used in the same breath. There are some good reasons for that, including the price tag. But new processes for integrating small amounts of cotton into engineered nonwoven fabrics could […]
Advances in low-pressure plasma coatings offer environmental benefits
April 10th, 2015
Plasma is considered to be the fourth state of matter; by adding energy, matter can be transformed from solid into liquid into gas into plasma. In low-pressure plasma technology, a stable and effective plasma is created by an electromagnetic discharge of a gas at low pressure and at low temperature. The molecules are decomposed into […]
Huntsman, Daechun sign pact
April 7th, 2015
Dye and chemical maker Huntsman Textile Effects has entered an agreement with Korean fabrics producer Daechun Co. Ltd. to streamline operations and train technical staff at its textile mill in Gyunggi Province. The partnership reinforces the mill’s growth as an eco-friendly export business and builds on its reputation as a sustainability leader in the global […]
Transhield, Kennon to produce military covers
April 6th, 2015
Transhield Inc. and Kennon Products Inc. have formed a partnership to deliver protective covers to the military aircraft market. The agreement allows Transhield and Kennon to provide cost-effective and affordable solutions for the protection of military aircraft assets. “The collaboration will allow us to increase product selection and expedite delivery of superior, state-of-the-art protection for […]
Archroma offers water-repelling Smartrepel Hydro
April 3rd, 2015
Swiss color and specialty chemicals producer Archroma has introduced its Smartrepel Hydro line for polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles used in outdoor applications. The Smartrepel Hydro line supports the increasing adoption of eco-advanced materials and production processes by textile producers and brand owners adhering to industry initiatives such as the Joint Roadmap towards Zero Discharge […]
eSkin™ thermometer for hits the market this summer
April 1st, 2015
VivaLnk Inc. has developed the eSkin™ Thermometer, which uses the company’s eSkin™ technology to enable complex electronic circuitry with embedded tiny sensors on a thin, flexible, stretchable material that adheres to the skin. Using an NFC chip solution from NXP Semiconductors, paired with the temperature sensing technology, the electronic patch can measure temperature accurately—without a […]
HEYtex® and BondCote™ brands presents “Texineering®”
March 31st, 2015
Nearly all things can be made or improved upon using technical textiles. Many different applications made from technical textiles have become part of our everyday lives: tarpaulins, tents, hot-air balloons, sport mats, shade sails and even entire stadium roofing structures are made of finely woven and innovatively coated materials. Oil barriers are put to use […]
Vicar unveils new threads
March 30th, 2015
Vicar International of Union, N.J., has added new colors to its Aqualon #92 polyester thread line. Now expanded to 32 colors, Aqualon thread matches the most popular acrylic colors available in the marine marketplace, including Sunbrella marine acrylic colors. Aqualon is specifically constructed for outdoor applications, such as awnings, patio furniture and automotive convertible tops. […]
Chinese scientists invent fabric that cleans by sunlight
March 27th, 2015
Mingce Long and Deyong Wu, material scientists at Donghua University of China, have developed a special fabric that rids itself of dirt and bacteria when exposed to sunlight. According to a report at www.textile.com, they have done it by dunking cotton into a vat of specially crafted nanoparticles. The chemistry behind the self-cleaning fabric is […]