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JV300 printer series
November 1st, 2014
JV300 printer series The Mimaki JV300 Series of production-speed, eco-solvent printers is comprised of two models: the 53-inch Mimaki JV300-130 printer and the 64-inch Mimaki JV300-160 printer. JV300 printers include eight ink channels and a variety of colors, using Mimaki SS21 fast-drying, eco-solvent inks that can print on hundreds of media choices. New technologies, such […]
FR finished edge trim
November 1st, 2014
Safe Reflections’ high-visibility, flame-retardant finished edge trim is now widely available in two forms: a two-inch-wide, high-visibility, flame-retardant trim that is ready to be sewn to FR apparel, featuring sewn-on 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material–8940 Silver Industrial Wash Flame Resistant Fabric; and a laminated version, featuring 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material–9740 Industrial Wash Flame Resistant Transfer Film. […]
Breathable membranes
November 1st, 2014
Royal DSM has partnered with Toyota Tsusho to provide a new generation of high-performance membranes for outdoor clothing using DSM’s Arnitel® VT, a flexible thermoplastic polyester-based elastomer. The new membranes are featured in Toyota’s Gelanots® product line. They are PFC-free, 100 percent recyclable, waterproof and highly breathable, keeping the wearer comfortable and dry. Unlike similar […]
The human factors
November 1st, 2014
Dr. Aris Makris and his team keep their sights on the end user when developing personal protective equipment for Soldiers. "A lot of the necessary skills for this job grow from being in contact with the end user community,” says Aris Makris, Ph.D., vice president of research and development (R&D) and CTO for Med-Eng in […]
Marching into the future
November 1st, 2014
Smart textiles drive developments in many of the applications most desired by the military. The military continues to be one of the markets most interested in adopting smart textile technologies. In fact, military applications represented 21 percent of the smart fabric market in 2013. This year, the U. S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center (Natick) […]
Q&A with Aris Makris
November 1st, 2014
By Sigrid Tornquist Q: What is involved in working with suppliers to source materials that meet the demanding needs of PPE systems? A: The threads of fibers that go into making, weaving or knitting some of the textiles we use undergo a lot of engineering. Med-Eng does not make the fabrics, so we need to […]
An eye on the sky
November 1st, 2014
A parade of hot-air balloons drifting across the landscape was a colorful, awe-inspiring sight, and a public art installation at the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum in Albuquerque, N.M. It gave balloonists and museum guests a unique lens with which to view lighter-than-air travel during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® held Oct. 4–12. “Sky Portal,” […]
Mother Nature gets help from heating textiles
November 1st, 2014
By the year 2050, it is estimated that the earth’s population will rise by 2 billion. That is a lot of hungry mouths to feed, and it will require innovative solutions to expand agricultural production. According to researchers in Germany, high-tech fabrics could come to the rescue. They’ve developed heating textiles that are placed around […]
The portable yurt
November 1st, 2014
Modern-day nomads will appreciate how an ancient type of dwelling has been updated for their busy lives. The Jero yurt is comparatively lightweight and can be packed into a small car or even towed on a bicycle trailer. Three people can assemble it in less than two hours–no tools required. Available from Trakke, the Scottish […]
Stars out in force at L.A. Live
November 1st, 2014
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board wanted to create a fun and festive atmosphere for a daytime summer event at the L.A. Live, an entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles. They called on Air Dimensional Design, or AirDD®, to set up a burst of larger-than-life inflatable stars throughout the outdoor area. The bold purple […]