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Flylow Gear apparel features Ionic+ antimicrobial treatment
August 4th, 2021
Noble Biomaterials, a creator of advanced antimicrobial systems, has announced that Ionic+™ fabric treatment is now the sole antimicrobial for Flylow Gear, the independent, homegrown and mountain-raised creators of outerwear and apparel. Ionic+ is uniquely positioned in the marketplace with antimicrobial treatments in both yarn and fabric, using silver ion technology to inhibit the growth […]
Global antiviral fabric market outlook
August 3rd, 2021
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global antiviral fabric market is expected to grow at a significant rate in various end-use applications with a total addressable market size of $226.92 billion. Face masks are the leading segment in the antiviral fabric adoption rate during the forecast years of 2021-2026. Face masks accounted for the […]
Glen Raven selects Warren County, N.C., for major expansion
August 2nd, 2021
Glen Raven Inc., a provider of innovative performance textiles, will create 205 new jobs as it expands its Custom Fabrics operations in Warren County, N.C. Once the projects’ new jobs are in place, the local region will see a more than $6.5 million payroll impact in the community every year. A performance-based grant of $1,000,000 […]
Bio-based laminate membrane for waterproofing
August 2nd, 2021
HDry is an advanced technology for waterproofing outdoor products through direct 3D lamination of a waterproof-breathable membrane. HDry is an advanced technology for waterproofing outdoor products through direct 3D lamination of a waterproof-breathable membrane. The HDry compound is made by a polyurethane ester-based waterproof-breathable membrane combined with thin polyester knit. Material saving and lightness are […]
Microneedles may offer better MRSA treatment
August 1st, 2021
A microneedle patch allows antibiotics to be applied directly into the skin, instead of being circulated throughout the body in the bloodstream. Each microneedle is just 0.2 mm wide at the base. Photo: Jill Ziesmer. Associate professor Georgios Sotiriou and Ph.D. student Jill Ziesmer at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have developed a patch that is designed […]
‘Fabricating Networks’ amplifies the invisible
August 1st, 2021
Installation view of “Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America,” The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Feb. 27 to May 31, 2021. © 2021 The Museum of Modern Art. Photo: Robert Gerhardt. Architect Felecia Davis used active textiles and advanced knitting technologies to create “Fabricating Networks,” on display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art […]
Sensor gloves for weightlifting efficiency
August 1st, 2021
A new smart device has made it possible to turn the tracking of an exercise regimen over to personal training gloves with sensing technology. Shape.Care of Kraków, Poland, offers a comprehensive system designed to support both amateurs and professionals in their weightlifting training routine by monitoring a workout, tracking progress and correcting technique. The system will […]
Birdair installs tensile roof retrofit
August 1st, 2021
The Tensotherm™ fabric used in this retrofitted tensile roof offers diffused glare-free natural daylight, enhanced temperature control, remarkable acoustics and innovative sustainability. Photos: Birdair Inc. Custom membrane provider Birdair Inc. has brought a modern look to a shopping mall in Lancaster, Pa., with the installation of a retrofitted Tensotherm™ translucent insulated tensioned membrane system. The […]
Aqualung launches eco-responsible wetsuit collection
August 1st, 2021
Aqualung’s new eco-responsible wetsuit is neoprene-free and features sustainable materials. Photo: Business Wire. Scuba gear designer Aqualung is setting a new standard for sustainability in water sports with the release of its 100 percent neoprene-free XSCAPE wetsuit with a rash guard made from eco-friendly materials. Made with Yulex® eco-friendly natural rubber and ultra-stretch fabric, the […]
Face mask made with sustainability in mind
August 1st, 2021
The Easy Mask’s Deja™ yarn is 100 percent recyclable at the end of use and can be repeatedly reprocessed without harmful emissions or discharges to create new high value-added products. Photo: STOLL, a brand of the Karl Mayer Group. In the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for masks continues worldwide. A collaborative […]