IFAI holds webinar on FR textiles Dec. 15

December 3, 2015  |  Industry News

In its continuing webinar series on flame-resistant (FR) textiles, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will feature Dr. Marcelo M. Hirschler, Ph.D., M.R.S.C., C.Chem. The webinar, titled “Performance Standards for Industrial Textiles,” will take place Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 2-…
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Climashield makes bow at Paris’ trade show

November 30, 2015  |  Industry News

Clinton, Tenn.-based insulation developer Climashield® made its inaugural appearance at Milipol—the world’s largest specialist homeland security exhibition with visitors representing approximately 150 countries—staged at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. Climashield, with more …
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Oerlikon debuts upgraded production-monitoring system

November 25, 2015  |  Industry News

German textile manufacturer Oerlikon’s Manmade Fibers Segment has introduced the next stage of its modular Plant Operation Center (POC), which can now capture and digitize all the steps of yarn production and processing, including plant technology from third-party suppliers. In addition, it can be…
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IFAI, Dept. of Commerce to host smart fabrics summit

November 23, 2015  |  Industry News

UPDATE: Date has been changed. The Smart Fabrics Summit will be on April 11, 2016. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will partner with the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) to host the first-ever Smart Fabrics Summit on April 11, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The Summit will …
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Printed Electronics USA focuses on top trends

November 20, 2015  |  Industry News

An article by Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx, has identified what they say are the top trends, and the ones on which their Printed Electronics USA 2015 event focuses. Wearable technology is right at the top of their list, specifically, as a strong driver for the development of stretchable electronics, w…
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Drytac names Hayden Kelley CEO

November 17, 2015  |  Industry News

Richmond, Va.-based adhesive-coated product developer Drytac has named Hayden Kelley, son of company founder Richard Kelley, the company’s new global chief executive officer, effective immediately. Holding degrees in economics and international business, the younger Kelley previously was regional …
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eVent fabrics teams with Spain’s OS2O

November 16, 2015  |  Industry News

eVent fabrics® has added Spain’s OS2O to the brands that use the Overland Park, Kan.-based company’s air-permeable and waterproof membrane technology and fabrics. OS2O reaches outdoor enthusiasts and mountaineers in Spain through retail stores and its online shop, specializing in apparel for mo…
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Coolcore receives patent for cooling-towel activation

November 11, 2015  |  Industry News

Chemical-free cooling-fabric innovator Coolcore® has been awarded a U.S. patent for “Method of Cooling an Object with a Fabric.” The patent covers activation that includes wetting the item, wringing out excess liquid, and snapping or waving the fabric to activate the moisture control. The innov…
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3D printing and the future of textile products

November 6, 2015  |  Industry News

“We have met a point of diminishing returns [in advanced textiles], especially for millenials, Michael Chalmer Dunn says. “They don’t care if clothing is warmer, lighter, etc.—we’ve gone as far as we need to. Enter … wearable technology.” Dunn, a manufacturing and management consultant…
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Industrial protective clothing market to reach $13.3 billion by 2022

November 6, 2015  |  Industry News

The global market for industrial protective clothing is expected to reach $13.3 billion by 2022 according to a new report by analysts at San Francisco-based Grand View Research Inc. Rising concerns about workers’ health and safety across a variety of end-use industries, including chemical, oil and…
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