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NYSAR3 encourages New York residents to recycle
November 13th, 2014
“Clothes the Loop NY†campaign is in conjunction with “America Recycles Day,†Nov. 15. Communities across the state of New York are teaming up to encourage residents to donate and recycle their unwanted clothing and other household textiles. In conjunction with “America Recycles Day” on Nov. 15, the “Clothes the Loop NY” campaign is led […]
In Review: IFAI 2014 Specialty Fabrics Expo & Advanced Textiles Expo
November 12th, 2014
Exhibitors, new products, awards, new divisions, and market-specific programming presented by industry experts. The annual Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Specialty Fabrics Expo and Advanced Textiles Expo was held in IFAI’s home state of Minnesota, Oct. 13-16, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Advanced Textiles programming took place Oct. 13 and 14, followed the next […]
HP announces large-format printing mobile app
November 11th, 2014
HP Latex 300 Printer series customers can remotely monitor their printers, track job status and receive printer alerts. Hewlett-Packard (HP), Palo Alto, Calif., has announced its new HP Latex Mobile application, which will be free to download for smartphones in January 2015, and for tablets in mid-2015 from Google Play and the Apple App store. […]
DSM Dyneema introduces concept vest for women
November 10th, 2014
Body armor with Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology can serve as an equalizer for female soldiers. DSM Dyneema, the Dutch manufacturer of the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fiber Dyneema, displayed a concept vest envisioned for women at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, Oct. 13-15, in Washington D.C. Application […]
TenCate executes growth strategy
November 7th, 2014
U.K. plant expansion scheduled for completion in 2015. TenCate Advanced Composites, a leading global composite materials company based in Nijverdal, the Netherlands, announced its plan for the growth and expansion of equipment and facilities at its manufacturing facility in Langley Mill, England. The U.K. plant will be a center of excellence for thermoset chemistry systems […]
Mutoh products receive IDEAlliance certification
November 6th, 2014
First digital printer manufacturer to receive Wide/Grand Format Inkjet Certification. Mutoh America Inc., a leading manufacturer of large format inkjet printers and accessories, has received IDEAlliance G7 Certification for its G7 Calibrator software, and Wide/Grand Format Inkjet System Certification for its ValueJet 1638X and 1624 printers. Part of Mutoh’s ColorVerify Pro/G7 process control solution, the […]
Introducing “Made in Green by OEKO-TEX”
November 5th, 2014
New product label for safe and sustainably produced textiles. The Switzerland-based OEKO-TEX® Association has replaced the OEKO-TEX Standard 100plus and the Spanish mark “Made in Green by Aitex” with a new certification named “Made in Green by OEKO-TEX.” Textiles with this label have proven to be safe in terms of human ecology and are produced […]
AATCC hosting textile testing workshop
November 3rd, 2014
Colorfastness tests to include crocking, light, washing and perspiration. The Association of Textile, Apparel & Materials Professionals (AATCC) will host its Introduction to Textile Testing Workshop Dec. 3-4 at the AATCC headquarters in Research Triangle Park, N.C. The workshop is designed for textile industry professionals who are responsible for product evaluation, specifications and quality control […]
Scovill Fasteners sold to Morito
November 1st, 2014
The Gores Group, a Los Angeles, Calif.-based investment firm, has sold Scovill Fasteners of Clarkesville, Ga., to Morito, the world’s second-largest supplier of metal clothing fasteners, based in Osaka, Japan. Morito is also a global supplier of components for automobiles, cameras and other niche manufactured products. Founded in 1802, Scovill is a leading manufacturer of […]
The architectural membrane market in China
November 1st, 2014
The architectural membrane market in China The architectural membrane market in China High-performance fabrics and increasing demand are driving new growth in fabric structures. By Jason Kong and Xi Jiang With the increasing construction of fabric structures, architectural membranes are gaining increasing prominence in China due to the combination of positive qualities such as heat […]