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Rising demand, increasing applications for carbon fiber

September 1st, 2025

A 3D woven carbon fiber composite structure from Bally Ribbon Mills. Because these 3D structures are woven using a continuous, multidimensional method, they are multilayered, allowing them to be fabricated into near-net shapes. Image: Bally Ribbon Mills Since 1923, Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) has designed, developed and manufactured woven webbing, tapes and specialty fabrics for […]

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Space flight drives textile innovation

September 1st, 2025

Pictured is astronaut Jonny Kim on the International Space Station (ISS) in May, gathering and organizing cargo to be packed (note the fabric containers). On the ISS the oxygen environment is 21%, as opposed to the 34% goal for future long-term missions. Having new specs means NASA needs new materials. Image: NASA Johnson Space Center […]

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