June 2010 Issue

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  • U.N. funds jute projects in India, Bangladesh

    The United Nations established the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) as a financial entity supporting projects in developing countries, and the CFC awarded two million dollars to a five-year project to develop jute geotextiles in India and Bangladesh.

  • Nonwovens production grows in China

    Chinese domestic production of nonwoven fabrics for disposable and durable uses reached 667,600 tons in 2008, and a new report from the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) projects that amount to reach 1.1 million tons by 2013.

  • Providing accurate chemical information to customers

    By law, chemical suppliers must provide customers in the U.S. textile industry Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to inform them of chemical composition and safety requirements for handling and use.

  • Lights linked to mesh building skins can grab the attention, as did Imagic Weave applied to the Haver & Boecker Group’s headquarters in Oelde, Germany. Photo: W.S. Tyler.

    Architectural fabric wraps buildings in luminous screen

    It’s not just another pretty façade; new Imagic Weave architectural fabric couples stainless steel woven wire mesh and LED technology to wrap buildings in a luminous and programmable media screen.

  • These yellowish regions are crosslinking beta sheet crystals, which form after being squeezed through the spider’s S-shaped canal and pulled into threads. The stability conferred by the crystals makes spider silk strong and durable. Photo: MIT.

    Scientists hope to develop synthetic spider silk

    Manufactured spider silk could revolutionize artificial tendons and ligaments, sutures, parachutes and bulletproof vests—if scientists could discover how a protein and water gel becomes a durable waterproof thread.

  • The Arcum curved roof system is exclusive to Losberger and can completely transform the overall look of a standard structure with an elegant and eye-catching curve. The roof style is available with most width spans in Losberger’s Uniflex and Maxiflex ra

    Traveling emporium features double-decker structure

    The Arcum Emporium provides 6,000 to 24,000 square feet of floor space, two floors, spiral staircases, balconies and integrated lighting.

  • The Teijin Group has unveiled a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbon fiber composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester, embodying Teijin’s vision of what a vehicle will l

    Concept car crafted from carbonfiber composites

    This lightweight concept car has been crafted with carbon fiber composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester.

  • Dazed, concussed or unconscious passengers don’t make it out of airplane accidents. The AmSafe seatbelt airbag protects the head, increasing chances of survival. Photo: AmSafe Inc.

    Innovative seatbelt airbags for airplanes

    The airbag, integrated into the lap belt portion of the seatbelt, inflates in less than 90 milliseconds, deploying up and away from the occupant, making it safe for both children and adults.

  • Solar landfill covers coming to market

    Waste management firm Republic Services Inc., Phoenix, Az., has transferred its patent pending to Carlisle Energy Services to develop and market innovative solar landfill covers.

  • New York City Fire Department to don Demron

    The New York City Fire Department will upgrade its chemical protective clothing and has selected Demron™ radiation-blocking products for full-body suits, vests and blankets for first responders.

  • Cradle-to-Cradle certification increasing

    In 2009, MBDC certified more than 100 products, for a total of more than 300 certifications since the program began in late 2005.

  • New resources to help close knowledge gap in textile sustainability

    Sustainability in the global textile supply chain isn’t easy to achieve without data, analysis and research to fill gaps in scientific knowledge.

  • Research explores the outdoor living market

    Casual Living magazine began publishing a monthly research feature on outdoor living markets and trends in May 2010 and intends to finish the series in November 2010.

  • Bharat book profiles Chinese textile industries

    As investors look toward China, many see growth opportunities waiting to be explored.

  • Winners of Denim Runway competition announced

    Two Texas Tech University student “jeaniuses” were named winners of the first Denim Runway competition for designing the best new women’s and men’s jeans.

  • Oeko-Tex® updates RSL

    The International Oeko-Tex® Association has issued an updated 2010 Restricted Substances and Limit Values List (RSL) which will be used to certify textile products to the Oeko-Tex Standard 100.

  • Broadband access used to facilitate small business growth

    SCORE (“Counselors to America’s Small Business”) is pleased to announce the formation of a public/private partnership to accelerate small business growth through access to broadband.

  • New textile publications from AATCC

    As part of its ongoing mission to encourage textile research, education, and communication, AATCC now offers books from the Woodhead textile series.

  • Leigh Fibers to expand S.C. plant

    Leigh Fibers Inc., a supplier of reprocessed and raw fibers, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing plant in Wellford, S.C., a $10.1 million investment that is expected to generate 40 new jobs over the next five years.

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