Unifi, Hologenix team for infrared textile additive
March 1, 2023 | Swatches
North Carolina-based recycled-fiber company Unifi, manufacturer of REPREVE®, is partnering with California-based Hologenix, creator of Celliant®, on a new product that offers a sustainable solution for apparel, upholstery and more.
Plant-based additives for PPE
March 1, 2023 | Swatches
AIMPLAS, the Spanish Plastics Technology Centre based in Valencia, is participating in the Dotmask Project led by specialty chemical manufacturer Lamberti, which is working to develop new antimicrobial coatings and plastics obtained from plant extracts using nanotechnology for personal protective eq…
ETFE enhances Oregon stadium acoustics, fan experience
March 1, 2023 | Swatches
Envisioned as the “finest track and field facility in the world,” the reimagined Hayward Field, Eugene, Ore., is designed to give University of Oregon’s (UO) student athletes, and athletes from around the world, an unparalleled stage on which to push the limits of what is possible.
Imaginative shade structures
March 1, 2023 | Features
Shading in public places has always served a function, but until recently, its look was an afterthought. Now, fabricators are getting more creative than ever with shade structures, covering everything from resort pools to outdoor music venues. Check out these innovative shade structures that excel a…
Navigating military textile development
March 1, 2023 | Features
Bestwork Industries for the Blind Inc. is a Cherry Hill, N.J., not-for-profit employment program that provides jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired, assisting them in achieving financial independence. Although Bestwork produces commercial sewn materials and non-military apparel, its bi…
Mar Ricketts and Guildworks soar to new heights
March 1, 2023 | Features, Perspective
Growing up in Maryland, Mar Ricketts liked flying kites and architecture, two interests that continue to influence him today.
Out of this world inflatables
March 1, 2023 | Inflatables, Markets
When you hear the phrase “inflatable structure,” the first image that comes to mind is likely to be a brightly colored bounce house or maybe the temporary buildings that were used for COVID testing or administering vaccinations during the pandemic.
Sustainable medical textiles
March 1, 2023 | Advanced Textiles, Markets
IT’S A SOBERING statement: “The U.S. health
care system is responsible for an estimated 10% of national greenhouse gas emissions, which cause extreme weather events and contribute to worse health outcomes.” That’s the start of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee repo…