Kimberly-Clark introduces AERO BLUE* surgical gowns

October 10, 2014  |  What's New?

Kimberly-Clark Health Care has introduced the AERO BLUE* Performance Surgical Gown, a soft, lightweight gown that according to the company is four times more protective than other comparable surgical gowns. Using a proprietary fabric with innovative Core technology, it delivers the highest fluid pr…
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Climashield tapped for Beyond Clothing survival gear

October 10, 2014  |  What's New?

Clinton, Tenn,-based Climashield has joined outdoor-apparel maker Beyond Clothing of Seattle to produce the AXIOS Cold Jacket and Pant set that incorporates Climashield’s continuous filament insulation. Serving a variety of functions, the AXIOS Cold Jacket and Pant allow the wearer to move and wor…
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Twitchell releases finer, lighter shade fabric

October 8, 2014  |  What's New?

Outdoor-fabric developer Twitchell of Dothan, Ala., has released a new line of screening fabric, Textilene Nano 95, that it says is lighter and finer than its original Textilene 95 fabric. Textilene Nano 95 awning material offers a variety of uses, reducing energy costs and blocking up to 95 percent…
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Vestagen introduces protective patient garments

October 6, 2014  |  What's New?

To help minimize the spread of pathogens in healthcare settings, Orlando, Fla.-based Vestagen Technical Textiles has introduced the myComfort line of patient apparel. The company develops and markets advanced performance textile products and technologies. As with the company’s myGuardian line of s…
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Tactile Dialogues, a medium to generate interaction

October 3, 2014  |  What's New?

Tactile Dialogues, a textile object in the form of a pillow, is designed with integrated vibration elements that react to touch. The goal is to enable a dialogue by triggering physical communication patterns between a person with severe dementia (the care receiver) and the care giver. In addition, i…
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Better protection on a bike

September 18, 2014  |  What's New?

Swiss company SCOTT Sports SA introduces ITD ProTec-Technology for bikewear, a blend of carbon yarns and ceramic printing to provide extra abrasion resistance, especially in high-risk situations. Developed with Schoeller®, the new The SCOTT RC ProTec outfit is the first bikewear kit featuring this …
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Garmatex introduces IceSkin™ cooling fabric

September 8, 2014  |  What's New?

Garmatex Technologies Inc., Vancouver, B.C., Canada, a maker of scientifically-engineered performance fabrics and apparel technologies, has announced the launch of IceSkin™ technology, an advanced cooling fabric designed to help wearers function in extreme weather conditions by regulating body tem…
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KizON wristband tracks a child’s location

September 8, 2014  |  What's New?

LG has announced a wristband tracking device for children. Using GPS and Wi-Fi, the new KizON wristband is designed as a wearable for preschool and primary school children, providing real-time location information that parents can track on their smartphones. Additionally, with One Step Direct Call, …
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Watson’s launches copper-based bodywear

September 8, 2014  |  What's New?

Watson’s®, a company known for thermal bodywear and cold weather base layers, has launched its Core 29 line of copper-based bodywear, with technology that cross-links the copper element into the fibers of athletic wear and undergarments, permanently affixing natural healing, anti-odor and anti-ba…
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Moisture-control DRYV gets patent

September 5, 2014  |  What's New?

Atlanta-based POINT 3 Basketball, a basketball-specific apparel brand, has been granted a U.S. patent on its invention of DRYV moisture-control technology. DRYV provides an absorbent layer in moisture-wicking garments, allowing wearers to keep their hands, face and extremities dry while they play. A…
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