New FR apparel from G&K Services

August 22, 2014  |  What's New?

G&K Services Inc., Minnetonka, Minn.-based provider of uniforms and facility services programs, has introduced a new line of vented flame-resistant (FR) uniforms and knit garments. The uniforms also feature enhanced visibility striping, offering added protection and safety for employees operatin…
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Kynar fibers availability expands

August 22, 2014  |  What's New?

Johnson City, Tenn.-based specialty-fabrics producer MiniFIBERS Inc. announces that Kynar polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) multifilament and precision-cut staple fibers are now commercially available to address a growing demand for high-performance synthetic fibers. Kynar PVDF fibers have traditionall…
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CORDURA debuts Alex Valdman designs

August 21, 2014  |  What's New?

CORDURA, a fabric brand of INVISTA, will introduce its Combat Wool fabric with the launch of a new multipurpose jacket and pant designed by Alex Valdman at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City in October. A rising star in the fashion world, Valdman has worked with the likes of rapper Kanye We…
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DuctSox offers wrinkle-free SkeleCore Pull-Tight

August 19, 2014  |  What's New?

Peosta, Iowa-based air-dispersion systems manufacturer DuctSox introduces SkeleCore Pull-Tight to its SkeleCore line of internal framework systems for fabric-duct air dispersion. Pull-Tight is a solution for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings requiring textile HVAC ductwork, but with…
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New PFC-free outdoor apparel with DSM technology

August 15, 2014  |  What's New?

Life sciences and materials sciences company Royal DSM announces the introduction by Toyota Tsusho of a new generation of high-performance membranes for clothing made from its Arnitel VT, a thermoplastic polyester-based elastomer. The new membranes contain no perfluorinated chemicals and are 100 per…
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Super-stretchable yarn made of graphene

August 11, 2014  |  What's New?

Researchers at Penn State and Shinshu University in Japan have developed a simple, scalable method of making graphene oxide (GO) fibers that are strong, stretchable and can be easily scrolled into yarns with strengths approaching that of Kevlar. According to information provided by Penn State Univer…
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OMsignal has Biometric Smartwear available

August 11, 2014  |  What's New?

OMsignal has introduced Biometric Smartwear shirts for men designed to monitor activity, physiological stress and fitness levels. Health sensors embedded into the fabric measure biometric data in real-time and relay information to the wearer’s personal dashboard on the OMsignal app. The app transl…
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“Tricking” sharks with anti-shark attack suits

July 23, 2014  |  What's New?

Shark attack mitigation systems (SAMS), working with shark scientists at the University of Western Australia, has created two wetsuits that reduce the chance of attack. Scientists took note of the distinctive vivid coloration of many fish species—including the striped pilot fish, which lives along…
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Monster Silk knitted gloves produced

July 9, 2014  |  What's New?

Lansing, Mich.-based Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, developer of advanced spider silk-based fibers, has announced that Warwick Mills, developer of advanced technical textiles and protective materials, has created the world’s first textile utilizing Kraig’s genetically engineered spider sil…
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Going to extremes: the outer limits

June 23, 2014  |  What's New?

Winter will return, but people who have to work outdoors in extreme cold and wind don’t have to be miserable. Carhartt Inc., a global premium work clothing company, has teamed up with Mount Vernon FR to create a new line of outerwear that offers a superior level of warmth and comfort through great…
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