FDA approves the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart for destination study
February 5th, 2015
SynCardia Systems Inc., Tucson, Ariz., has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to conduct a clinical study of the effectiveness of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart for permanent use, also called destination therapy. The FDA approved the SynCardia Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application in December to conduct the study in 19 patients […]
Ironclad and Performance On Hand enter distribution agreement
February 4th, 2015
Work gloves maker Ironclad Performance Wear Corp. of Farmers Branch, Texas, has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with its Australian partner, Performance On Hand for Australia, New Zealand and surrounding regions. Ironclad makes technical, task-specific, performance work gloves, and continues to leverage its position in the safety, construction and industrial markets through the design, […]
Cleantech introduces eco-friendly dyeing machine
February 3rd, 2015
A new air-fluid, dual-use dyeing machine from Cleantech Solutions International Inc. uses both air flow and fluid flow in the dyeing process. It allows users to customize the dyeing process according to the specific type of textile. It’s equipped with a series of specialized and patented components, including nozzles, cloth wheels and cloth spreaders, which […]
Reebok, Kendrick Lamar team up on video
February 2nd, 2015
Athletic shoemaker Reebok and best-selling rap artist Kendrick Lamar have teamed up to make a video celebrating creativity that they hope will inspire and empower youth to become their best selves through programs designed to provide a positive alternative to the streets. Helmed by acclaimed music-video director Anthony Mandler and shot at various locations around […]
Brigham Young U. researcher wins cotton biotech award
January 30th, 2015
Josh Udall of Brigham Young University (BYU) has been awarded the 2014 Cotton Biotechnology Award for his work developing bioinformatics tools (methods and software) to help understand the cotton genome. The award was presented by Cotton Inc., which funds Udall’s research, at the International Cotton Genome Initiative (ICGI) workshop held at the recent Plant and […]
Garmatex launches new golf apparel technology
January 29th, 2015
Vancouver, B.C.-based performance fabric maker Garmatex Technologies has introduced two apparel technologies in January. Prime4orm is a “bio-anatomical” shirt that re-engineers body form and posture; and a new line of smart IceSkin Gear accessories help regulate body temperature in warm weather. The Prime4orm shirt aims to increase suppleness and flexibility of muscles by releasing tension […]
Oerlikon Neumag presents energy-saving carpet fiber process
January 28th, 2015
Swiss manmade fiber specialist Oerlikon Neumag introduced its new rotating tangle RoTac3 unit at January’s Domotex 2015 flooring show in Hanover, Germany. As opposed to conventional tangle units, the RoTac technology forms tangle knots with a pulsating instead of a continuous air current. The machine’s rotating nozzle jacket has several holes with corresponding spacing determined […]
The expanding layers of the flexible composites market
January 26th, 2015
The world of composites covers a range of materials and applications. Flexible composites have long been manufactured to perform specific functions in generally demanding environments. Their tremendous strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility make them ideal in structural components for the transportation industry. High strength, lightweight premium composite materials, such as carbon fiber and epoxies, are […]
Market research on waterproof, breathable textiles indicates future growth
January 26th, 2015
A new report shows that the waterproof, breathable textiles (WBT) market is expected to be worth $1.73 billion by 2020. A study conducted by market research and consulting company Grand View Research Inc. says increasing preference towards high-performance comfortable apparel should drive market growth over the forecast period. Additionally, rising consumer disposable income and growing […]
VOORMI unveils CORE CONSTRUCTION™
January 26th, 2015
Pagosa Springs, Colo.-based performance apparel specialists VOORMI, an innovator of precision blended wool, has introduced CORE CONSTRUCTION™ Technology. The innovation moves away from lamination and coating technologies to the integration of weather-resistant barriers and other functional cores directly into textiles, delivering a truly single-layer fabric containing an integrated weatherproofing membrane. Among products being made with […]