SmartSilverâ„¢ approved for natural wool fabrics

November 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

After extensive testing, Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has determined that NanoHorizons’ SmartSilver™ antimicrobial protection permanently guards wool fabrics against microbes that cause odor. NanoHorizons Inc., State College, Pa., created nanotechnology that allows silver, which has …
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Agion receives Cradle to Cradle certification

November 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

Agion® Technologies, Wakefield, Mass., manufacturer of silver-based antimicrobial solutions, is the first antimicrobial technology with Cradle to CradleSM Certification. The environmental certification, developed by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) to promote eco-effective production,…
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Specialty fabrics set new global standards

November 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

From powering high-speed trains to creating new urban apparel, specialty fabrics are setting new global standards. From the editors of TUT (Technical Usage Textiles) magazine in Paris. High-speed composites A composite insulating horned-slipper holder was successfully used on the high-speed V150 tra…
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Flexible fabric provides disaster relief

October 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Features, Tents

When disaster strikes, flexible fabric products offer aid. By Meleah Maynard Whether it’s flooding in Iowa or earthquakes in China, disasters in today’s global society seem to touch everyone. Victims need clean water, shelter and fuel quickly, but the traditional means of supplying these…
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Tent manufacturers strategize for success in military market

October 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets, Tents

COTS tent manufacturers find a niche, exceed specs and produce high-performance shelters efficiently. By Jake Kulju On any given day, the U.S. military may conduct actions in sweltering heat, bitter cold or high winds. To shelter troops and equipment in such varying conditions, military units freque…
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PGI donates disposable medical garments

October 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

Visitors from around the world converged in Beijing for the Olympic Games, and Chinese first responders were ready with 6,000 donated disposable medical garments from Polymer Group Inc. (PGI), Charlotte, N.C., and two Asia-based manufacturers. PGI’s plant in Suzhou, China, is that nation&rsquo…
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Web site creates online community for the PPE industry

October 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

The Online Safety Community is a free social network site where personal protective equipment (PPE) professionals can meet, share ideas, collaborate, discuss emerging trends and learn about new safety products. Ansell Ltd., Red Bank, N.J., brought the Online Safety Community live in June and opened …
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Japanese companies introduce three innovative products

October 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Fabric Structures, Products

Japanese companies have introduced three intriguing specialty fabric products that combine once-incompatible features. By Kikuko Tagawa Cool Cargo helps save lives in Africa Cool Cargo FZ,” collaboratively developed and produced by Twinbird and Taiyo Kogyo, and the 2007 Award of Excellence win…
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Researcher reportedly develops decontamination for nanotechnologies

September 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

Nanotechnology may be a manufacturing revolution, but how environmentally responsible (and safe) will it be? In an article in ScienCentral News (produced by ScienCentral Inc. in collaboration with The Center for Science and the Media), technology monitoring firm Lux Research estimates that by the ye…
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Textiles benefit medical industry

September 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Features

Flexibility, strength and adaptability are bringing textiles to the forefront of patient care, and concerns about safety are inspiring use beyond the hospital By Holly O’Dell Medical textiles present a wide variety of opportunities for manufacturers and applications for end users. As its name …
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