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Researchers create biopolymer film
May 1, 2024
…biomolecular engineering at NC State, notes that the new approach his team took was not simply to mix the components together but to reinforce the agarose film with the fibril material made…
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Danish art studio makes, exhibits bio-based materials
May 1, 2024
…Brick Textiles developed by Natural Material Studio and material designer Zuzanna Skurka for Alcova 2023, an annual design show held in Milan, Italy. The fabric is made from biomaterial and…
Fun-filled felt furniture made from factory remnants
March 1, 2024
…using the company’s website, and with the online platform, the fabric colors are completely customizable, color layer by color layer. The company’s proprietary software keeps track of remnants available from…
Amy Bircher appointed to advisory committee by President Biden
February 26, 2024
…the visiting committee at WVU. Most recently, she pledged $200,000 to her alma mater for the development of a new textile lab, which opened on April 17, 2021, and is…
Women entrepreneurs use bras in women’s health initiatives
February 1, 2024
…2021. “That’s tragic and really disappointing,” she says. “I think we really need to get behind supporting young female entrepreneurs. There’s an amazing opportunity for this brilliant group of female…
Materials from public art display upcycled for Olympic tents
January 1, 2024
…installed to secure and contour the fabric, Paris, Sept. 13, 2021. The project required 9,843 feet of red polypropylene rope. Image: © 2021 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation/Lubri It was created…
Water-repellant recyclable zipper
December 18, 2023
…by using GTT EMPEL® technology instead of the standard PU film to achieve its water repellency. The lack of a PU film helps remove one of the barriers of textile-to-textile…
YKK DynaPel water-repellant zipper wins best product in ISPO Textrends competition
December 14, 2023
…challenges that PU poses to recycling systems.” Conventional chemical and mechanical garment recycling systems cannot process the polyurethane film commonly used on water-repellent zippers, necessitating the removal of zippers from…
New cars or restored classics: Automotive textiles cover it
December 1, 2023
…recycled polyester backing, yet, Mei says, “Fewer customers choose it because it’s a bit more expensive than traditional polyester.” Kahn foresees auto restoration of EVs, and thus demand for those…
Selling your business
December 1, 2023
…with those who may be interested in purchasing a fabrication business takes a bit of legwork. Hood says they received a lot of inquiries through Facebook and from people they…