ATA’s Emerging Technologies Conference begins Oct. 31

July 17, 2023  |  In the Industry

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) presents its Emerging Technologies Conference beginning Oct. 31 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., and continuing through Nov. 2 as a part of Advanced Textiles Expo 2023. Presentations will begin at the opening lunch at 11:30 and continue t…
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Emerging Technology Conference plenary speaker announced

July 17, 2023  |  In the Industry

Eastman Kodak, while one of the most globally recognised brands, is not readily associated with textiles, making the Emerging Technologies Conference plenary speaker, Dr Mridula Nair, an intriguing choice. Dr. Nair is a Research Fellow and Distinguished Inventor at Eastman Kodak Co. with more than 4…
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Culp powered by Nanobionic® upholstery fabrics introduced

May 8, 2023  |  In the Industry

Culp Inc., High Point, N.C., is launching “CULP powered by Nanobionic®,” a new wellness-focused upholstery fabric collection. Through the use of infrared technology, this new fabric line helps the human body restore itself while relaxing. Nanobionic is a mineral-based coating that blends scienc…
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PCG to develop new Joint Force prototype fabric 

March 27, 2023  |  In the Industry

When the Joint Force conducts missions in a chemically or biologically contaminated operational environment, they wear protective garments, but these garments burden warfighters by increasing heat retention and restricting movement. 
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New spacesuit is built for moonwalking

March 27, 2023  |  In the Industry

As NASA selected Axiom Space to deliver a moonwalking system for the Artemis III mission, the company participated in activities when the first prototype was revealed March 15 during an event at Space Center Houston in Texas. The mission will land Americans on the surface of the moon for the first t…
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Hohenstein expands services with new laboratory acquisition

March 13, 2023  |  In the Industry

Boennigheim, Germany–based testing services provider Hohenstein has acquired the DAkkS accredited QAT Services Ltd. laboratory in Hong Kong. With this acquisition, Hohenstein is integrating the hardgoods knowledge of QATS employees into its portfolio. As a result, Hohenstein will provide full-serv…
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NASA seeks inquiries and ideas with its new Launchpad

February 27, 2023  |  In the Industry

NASA is now seeking procurement ideas and solutions to encourage innovation from diverse perspectives, improve reach, reduce barriers and ultimately meet and exceed agency goals. The NASA Acquisition Innovation Launchpad (NAIL), managed by the agency’s Office of Procurement, is now online, and sub…
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Smart Fabric Summit set for April 11-12

February 13, 2023  |  In the Industry

The 2023 Smart Fabrics Summit will take place April 11-12, once again at North Carolina State University (NC State) in Raleigh, N.C. This one-and-a-half day event offers engaging education, organization displays, a look at NC State’s NEW Flex Factory, a student research showcase and networking …
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USA bobsled and skeleton team has new heated apparel 

December 19, 2022  |  In the Industry

ORORO Heated Apparel, based in Las Vegas, has announced a four-year partnership with the USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) team. ORORO will be the presenting sponsor of the USABS National Team Trials (2022-2026), an event that determines which athletes will make the national team. ORORO will be providing…
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Nanobionic announces partnership with La-Z-Boy and Culp Inc.

December 12, 2022  |  In the Industry

New York-based tech company Nanobionic has announced a global partnership with residential furniture manufacturer La-Z-Boy Inc. and Culp Inc., a global marketer of upholstery fabrics. The company’s wellness and recovery technology will be used in Culp upholstery fabric that will be exclusively off…
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