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Philips leads EU luminous textiles project
May 1st, 2010
The goal is to create light sources that are “flexible, supple and also soft, just like textiles,” says Christian Dalsgaard, director of the Danish firm Ohmatex, and the European Union is backing 12 partners in five countries to develop intelligent light textiles. The project, led by Royal Philips Electronics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, will receive more […]
Bananas provide new textile opportunities
May 1st, 2010
Between 50 and 70 percent of farmers in Uganda grow bananas, and the fibers of banana trees end up as waste material. Now the DKTE Textile and Engineering Institute of India will partner with Busitema University in Uganda to develop extraction technologies for banana fibers, which may have properties that will enhance textile products such […]
Silk crepe producers adopting bioplastic
May 1st, 2010
Several silk production facilities in Kyotango, Japan, are working in partnership with Teijin Co., Tokyo, Japan, in developing innovative applications for BIOFRONT™ bioplastic, a plant-based fiber with a silk-like sheen. Most bioplastics melt under high heat and humidity, but BIOFRONT has a melting point of 210 degrees C, which allows it to tolerate high-temperature processes, […]
Strategic alliance promotes architectural fabrics
May 1st, 2010
Two big names in architectural fabrics have joined forces to produce and market Tenara®, expanded PTFE fibers patented by W. L. Gore & Associates, Newark, Del., and licensed exclusively to Sefar AG, Heiden, Switzerland, for production and sales. Tenara, used in such projects as the retractable roof over Centre Court at Wimbleton, features excellent natural […]
South Carolina nonwovens machinery group expands
May 1st, 2010
The city of Greer, S.C., recently welcomed a new American Truetzschler Inc. plant to the community, along with the spinning and nonwoven machinery company’s $3.5 million investment and 30 new jobs. American Truetzschler, based in Charlotte, N.C., purchased production machinery from John D. Hollingsworth on Wheels and hired 35 former Hollingsworth employees. American Truetzschler is […]
Vehicle graphics present marketing opportunities
May 1st, 2010
With the help of new products and technology, test-driving the vehicle wrap market can accelerate your business into the black. By Sigrid Tornquist When vehicle wraps exploded onto the market in the 1990s in all their mobile, colorful and visually enticing ways—we stood still. We stood and watched as advertisements rolled by us on street […]
Report shows rising demand for geosynthetics
May 1st, 2010
Infrastructure development and construction in Russia, China and India will drive global demand for 6.9 billion square yards of geosynthetic fabric by 2015, according to a report by Global Industry Analysts Inc., San Jose, Calif. The research report, “Geosynthetics: A Global Strategic Business Report,” bases its conclusions on the success of geosynthetics in enhancing durability […]
Free monthly webinars from Rowley
May 1st, 2010
Keeping up with new technologies and trends isn’t easy for busy fabric managers running their own design, installation or upholstery operations, but Rowley Co., Gastonia, N.C., is making it easier for customers to learn online. Rowley offers free webinars each month, including product demonstrations on EZ-Rig™ Shade Systems, Roller Shades and REqual hardware; design directions […]
Eventscape’s Gareth Brennan receives CEO of the Year award
May 1st, 2010
An entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation inspire Gareth Brennan, president and founder of Eventscape Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was recognized at the annual Design Exchange Awards Event for 2009 as the CEO of the Year. Since 1993, when Brennan founded Eventscape, the custom manufacturer of architecture, retail/exhibit space and special events has completed […]
Glen Raven recognized for wildlife habitat protection
May 1st, 2010
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation recognized the Glen Raven plant in Anderson, S.C., for protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat on its 180-acre property. The company completed requirements for certification under the federation’s Wildlife and Industry Together (WAIT) program, including installation of bird boxes and feeders, placement of nesting areas for ducks and salt licks for […]