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Spandex ceiling treatment ties venues together
July 1st, 2010
The 2009 Essence Music Festival in the Louisiana Superdome and Louis Armstrong Convention Center was the hottest ticket in town, and the annual three-day African-American music and empowerment event drew the largest attendance in its 15-year history. RE:BE Design, New Orleans, La., tied the educational and entertainment venues together on the main stage with a […]
Programmable electric hoodie makes a statement
July 1st, 2010
No time to update your Facebook page? Consider wearing the Ping hoodie, fashion that makes a statement when the wearer shrugs, waves or zips up. The garment, designed by wearable technology artist Jennifer Darmour of electricfoxy, Seattle, Wash., can be programmed to update a Facebook page with a mere gesture. The garment also signals incoming […]
Air cargo system nets CO2 reductions
July 1st, 2010
More than 200 airlines and the International Air Transport Association have committed to cutting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to half 2005 levels by 2050. Every small decrease in an aircraft’s weight gets them one step closer to the goal of reducing this greenhouse gas. AmSafe® Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., introduced cargo and bulk-hold nets made of […]
Building barrier wrap becomes fluid
July 1st, 2010
More than 50 percent of newly constructed buildings are wrapped in DuPont Tyvek®, a weather barrier material that has stood the test of time. Now DuPont extends its reach in the market with DuPont Tyvek Fluid Applied Weather Barrier System, which provides the same building protection as the wrap in a liquid that can be […]
Lofts in space: NASA challenges students to design inflatable space habitats
July 1st, 2010
NASA is challenging college students to design concepts for inflatable habitat lofts for the next generation of space explorers. The winning concepts may be applied to the exploration habitats of the future. The X-Hab Academic Innovation Competition is a university-level challenge designed to encourage further studies in spaceflight-related engineering and architecture disciplines. The competition requires […]
Roland announces VersaArt Series sublimation printers
July 1st, 2010
Roland DGA Corp. has introduced a new sublimation solution for its VersaArt series of four–color CMYK wide–format inkjet printers. VersaArt printers are available in two models, the 64–inch RS–640 and 54-inch RS–540. Both deliver rich, saturated colors, exceptional print quality and high-speed performance, all at an affordable price. For sublimated graphics, VersaArt printers require the […]
“Dutch” weave
July 1st, 2010
Compiled by Juli Case What is a “Dutch” weave? This is terminology most commonly seen in the filtration industry, particularly with fabrics made of woven metal wire. A Dutch weave is one in which the fabric is woven with larger yarns in the warp direction and tightly spaced yarns in the filling direction. This unevenness […]
Industry’s first dry-erase upholstery
July 1st, 2010
Sta-Kleen™, the industry’s first truly erasable polyurethane performance fabric, revolutionizes maintenance and furniture replacement cycles in hospitality, healthcare, office, marine and institutional environments. Recommended for high-traffic commercial environments, the faux leather withstands repeated cleanings without damage, reducing maintenance time and extending furniture life. Day-to-day cleanup is accomplished with a mild soap-and-water solution, and stains from […]
NATO workshop brings defense textiles experts together
July 1st, 2010
The NATO Advanced Study Institute on defense textiles offered a collaborative platform for advancing science and technology for peace and security. By Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar Croatia celebrated its first anniversary as a NATO member by hosting a two-week workshop April 6–16 in Split, Croatia: the NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI), Defense Related Intelligent Textiles and […]
“Durable” nonwoven fabrics
July 1st, 2010
Micro-denier nonwovens hold the key to the success of future technical applications. By Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi The meaning of the word “durable” is not always clear in this context; nonwovens can be long-lasting or have a short lifecycle. Most nonwovens currently are engineered to be single-use products, and function adequately for the applications for which […]