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Ambercycle and Benma announce partnership to scale development of circular polyester fiber
February 3rd, 2025
Ambercycle, a circular materials producer based in Los Angeles, Calif., and Benma, a low-carbon life and sustainable development solutions headquartered in Huangshan City, China, have announced a partnership to scale circularity in textiles through the production of cycora® fibers. "Ambercycle has proven to be a leader in advancing circular solutions, and we are proud to […]
President Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
February 1st, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports, beginning Feb. 4. Tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will be set at 25%, while imports from China will be set at 10%. More information about the tariffs on imports from Canada can be found here. More information about […]
Handmade quilts by Louise Silk spotlighted in Pittsburgh
February 1st, 2025
A section of The Witness Quilt at the “Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life” exhibit created from more than 1,100 patches of donated fabric. On the exhibit’s opening day in September 2024, visitors donated fabric to be included in the quilt and later, in February, it was to be dismantled and distributed to visitors. Image: Senator […]
Innovations in 3D-printed shoes, materials to combat waste
February 1st, 2025
The ecological impact of footwear is on the minds of researchers and designers working in 3D printing. Here are three projects in progress. Modular kids’ shoes that ‘grow’ Children can outgrow shoes a couple of times per year, so the adaptable design, especially of the sole, could prevent a lot of discarded product. Image: Michele […]
Lignin used for 3D-printed glove grip coating
February 1st, 2025
Printed textiles with a lignin coating for use in gloves, developed by researchers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF). Image: DITF Researchers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) have developed a durable, flexible lignin-based biopolymer grip coating that can be applied via 3D printing to […]
Aerogel-infused fibers could make thinner warm textiles
February 1st, 2025
The high air content in the Aersulate® viscose fibers becomes visible under an electron microscope. Image: Outlast Technologies In its latest work with aerogel, Outlast Technologies GmbH announced that it has incorporated the thin insulating material directly into viscose fibers’ structure. The process has the potential to aid in creating less-bulky warm winter bedding or […]
Broward College shade sails win Soltis 502 contest
February 1st, 2025
Serge Ferrari held a contest celebrating the 25th anniversary of Soltis Proof 502 tensioned membrane fabric. The winning project was a 1,400-square-foot shade sail project at Broward College in Davie, Fla., by Hoover Architectural Products. Image: Serge Ferrari To celebrate the 25th anniversary of membrane fabric Soltis Proof 502, Serge Ferrari held a contest to […]
Origami-inspired foldable fabric bathtub
February 1st, 2025
The fabric bathtub Bathtope, by LIXIL Corp., adds a temporary tub to a shower. Image: LIXIL Corp. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of its plumbing and tile business, Japanese company LIXIL Corporation released Bathtope, a fabric bathtub that gives homeowners the flexibility of having a tub without the additional square footage needed for a permanent […]
3D-printing textile filament from Asahi Kasei and Aquafil
February 1st, 2025
A vase made of cellulose nanofiber. Image: Asahi Kasei Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei and Italian manufacturer Aquafil S.p.A. are combining efforts and products to develop a novel material for 3D printing. The material will combine Aquafil’s ECONYL® polymer made from chemically recycled polyamide 6, also known as nylon 6, and Asahi Kasei’s cellulose nanofiber, […]
Brian Richardson credits staff for L & A Tent’s success
February 1st, 2025
Photography: Thomas Robert Clarke Photography "In the tent rental industry, there is no ‘tomorrow,’” Brian Richardson, president and CEO of L & A Tent & Event Rentals, Hamilton, N.J., likes to say. Once the event date arrives, rain or not, the event must go on—today. “No bride dreams of her wedding day being rained out,” he […]