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Modular helmet for biking, snow sports
May 1st, 2022
Boston, Mass.-based company Bridger is out to make helmets more adaptable and customizable. The company has designed the “Highline,” which it says is the first modular helmet supporting both biking and snow sports. A removable shell lets the wearer swap between profiles, ventilation and insulation, and a proprietary retention system allows users to change out […]
Mike Kallas helps Roeming Industries navigate change
May 1st, 2022
Since pandemic-related effects reduced the sewing workforce that Mike Kallas leads from 20 employees to fewer than 10, he has been earnestly seeking new sewers for his team. But you might not know it based on the job listings he posts—not if you’re new to the industrial fabrics industry, that is. “Whether I’m writing a […]
E-fibers and yarns have haptics and security applications
May 1st, 2022
Vibrating hand tools like jackhammers can cause vibration syndrome, which has adverse circulatory and neural effects in the fingers. Photo: iStock Electronic or e-yarns are a natural development within e-textiles as the sector strives toward greater miniaturization, flexibility and a more seamless integration of electronics and textiles. What has started to emerge in a relatively […]
Flex Factory will be hub for collaboration, sharing ideas
May 1st, 2022
The Flex Factory will provide the equipment manufacturers need to produce prototypes. Photo: Wilson College of Textiles A research and development facility intended to spur business development, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability in the textile industry in North Carolina and points beyond is tentatively set to open for testing later this year, with a grand opening expected […]
Outdoor canopy build is true collaboration
May 1st, 2022
A seemingly simple job can sometimes create many challenges but still result in a great finished project. A case in point is the canopy built for a homeowner’s outdoor space by Fresco Shades, of Auckland, New Zealand. The homeowner had provided a CAD drawing of the desired space and even visited the designer’s office to discuss […]
Flame-retardant shade sails
May 1st, 2022
Employees at Marlen Textiles conduct final fabric inspections before product is packaged for sale. Over the past year, the New Haven, Mo.-based company has seen significant cost increases for raw materials used in fire-retardant fabrics. Photo: Marlen Textiles As the world continues to call for commercial fabrics that can withstand ever-greater environmental challenges, shade sail […]