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Backpack doubles as fleece throw blanket
February 1st, 2009
A student trudging to school with a backpack bigger than herself may earn praise as a model student, but actually plan to nap in the library during third period if she’s carrying a Throw-to-Go. Springs Creative Products Group LLC, Rock Hill, S.C., recently introduced the stylish Throw-to-Go backpack, which unfolds into a comfortable fleece throw […]
Decontamination wipes take on the toughest toxins
February 1st, 2009
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory recently tested 30 different decontamination wipes to clean up chemical warfare agents and other toxins, and Fibertect™ nonwoven dry wipes outperformed the rest—including materials currently used by the military. The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, developed the new wipe to “safeguard our […]
3M selects U.S. distributor for fabric protectants
February 1st, 2009
Bozzetto Inc., a Greensboro, N.C., chemical company focused on the textile industry, will offer 3M Protective Materials stain management and repellent materials to the apparel industry under a November 2008 distribution agreement. The Bozzetto auxiliary and finishing chemicals “are compatible with our materials,” says Mitch Culbreath, new business development manager for 3M Protective Materials.
Consumer Safety Product Improvement Act
February 1st, 2009
The Consumer Safety Product Improvement Act of 2008 becomes effective February 10, 2009, restricting use of lead on products for children. According to FabricLink, an online resource for fabrics and apparel, manufacturers and retail customers may have large inventories of stock that become unsafe or illegal to sell. FabricLink and TEXbase, a supplier of supply […]
Flatbed protection system acts as traveling billboard
February 1st, 2009
[Aero-Kit Industries & Tarp Technology Innovations] Burlington, Ontario, Canada Flatbed transportation has moved beyond the load limitations that used to limit haulers. The LOOK® Advanced Covering Sliding System is a versatile and convertible load protection system for flatbed trailers, adaptable to drop-deck and double drop-deck, B-train and tilt’n-load, heavy duty and recreational utility trailers, and […]
Tests assess effective pressure of compression products
February 1st, 2009
Is a compression product, such as compression hosiery, sleeves or bandages, too tight or just right? The Hohenstein Institute, Bönnigheim, Germany, has inexpensive, speedy tests to assess the effective pressure of medical compression products, as well as travel and sport stockings. The Hohenstein System (HOSY) device allows items to be fastened to 20 opposing paired […]
Production of sustainable biomass from hemp in the works
February 1st, 2009
Dr. Wing Sung, principal research officer of the National Research Council of Canada, discusses his new enzyme-based process to clean and extract fiber from hemp, flax and other bast fibers in a new three-minute video at www.naturallyadvanced.com/s/Photo_Gallery.asp. Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc., Vancouver, Canada, is developing ways to produce renewable and sustainable biomass from hemp, and […]
SKYShades offers investors money-back guarantee
February 1st, 2009
SKYShades, an Orlando, Fla., manufacturer of tension membrane shades, is so confident that its products will sell that it is offering franchise investors a money-back guarantee. If new franchisees have not generated $1.5 million in revenue within three years, SKYShades will refund the initial franchise investment of $75,000. “Even with concerns over the economy, we […]
Athletic giant acquires Textronics
February 1st, 2009
The Adidas Group International, Herzogenaurach, Germany, offers a broad range of sporting goods across the globe. By acquiring Textronics, a Wilmington, Del., company that develops and sells wearable sensors for fitness and health monitoring, Adidas brings new technology to sporting markets focused on measurement and performance. Textronics introduced the first consumer garment to incorporate heart […]
Bruin Plastics appoints Midwest sales force
February 1st, 2009
Bruin Plastics Company Inc., Glendale, R.I., a manufacturer and distributor of fabrics for industrial, marine, military, automotive and other markets, introduced its new Midwest sales and warehousing agents in late November. The industrial fabric market experience of Pletcher Sales Inc., Bristol, Ind., will add significant reach to Bruin’s products. For more information, see www.bruinplastics.com.