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Lighter, flexible chemical protective suit being developed
November 1st, 2023
Researchers at DITF are testing a lighter chemical protective suit that also monitors the environment and the wearer for increased safety. Image: DITF Workers at the risk of exposure to chemical, biological or radioactive hazards often need to wear heavy, bulky suits for protection. Researchers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf […]
Banner Canvas’ Faith Roberts on the value of ATA networking
November 1st, 2023
Photography by Dani Werner Photography Although Faith Roberts’ business has been mostly a one-woman show for almost 40 years, she has always been a firm believer in the power of networking. When she graduated with a degree in apparel design, Roberts envisioned going to New York and designing eveningwear. Instead, she began working at a growing […]
RFID technology: If textiles could talk
November 1st, 2023
Today’s RFID technology does not require a line of sight for readability. Rather, multiple tags embedded in tents and other products can be read very quickly through all steps of the production process. Image: Easy RFID Pro The casino industry uses it, as do cattle ranchers. Retailers depend on it to track movement of products, […]
Growing demand for graphics
November 1st, 2023
Fred’s Tents mastered the look and feel of a cabin for a Chattanooga Tent customer’s lodge-themed birthday party by printing the tent’s roof panels and sidewalls with a wood pattern and applying a faux wood finish to the tent’s framework and poles. Image: Fred’s Tents While ushering the world into a new digital era, the […]
Renewed strength in domestic manufacturing
November 1st, 2023
Advanced economies are now serious about boosting their manufacturing. In the U.S., textile market opportunities include high-end segments such as medical, aerospace, defense and infrastructure. Image: Dreamstime Since the pandemic, the world economy has been full of anomalies. With a strong labor market, one normally expects higher demand in daily nonessentials such as clothing, home […]
Marine fabricators’ shade innovations
November 1st, 2023
Because of supply chain shortages affecting the availability of carbon fiber poles, MarineRennavators decided to make its own, shown here. Utilizing new 3D printer technology, the company created a carbon fiber sleeve system that allows it to manufacture different diameter poles with corresponding sleeve systems. Image: MarineRennavators LLC Changing consumer trends, evolving boat designs, and […]
Watching out for greenwashing in your supply chain
November 1st, 2023
Renegade Plastics’ fabric serves as the background to show pellets made from recycled fabric and loose grommets made from those pellets. Image: Renegade Plastics In a world where consumers are concerned about sustainability, being environmentally conscious and seeking ethically sourced products, textile manufacturers need to ensure that companies throughout their supply chain aren’t engaging in […]