Advance Planning Brief for military suppliers

February 24, 2010  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

An Advance Planning Brief for Industry (APBI) will be held May 19-20, 2010, at the Springfield Waterford, Springfield, Va., U.S.A. The goal of the event is to keep the industrial base informed of the direction of clothing, protective equipment, and individual equipment programs, future requirements …
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Free welding seminars, March 19-20, Seattle

February 23, 2010  |  Industry News

Forsstrom, Dickson, Ferrari, Mehler and Verseidag are working together, combining documentation on weld processes into a sample binder in which all recommended settings are shown. The result is a unique reference tool for material and welding processes. Forsstrom, Ferrari Textiles Corp. and Matic S.…
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WCPA Regional Outreach Workshop, Mar. 12

February 18, 2010  |  Industry News

The Western Canvas Products Association (WCPA) has scheduled the first 2010 Regional Outreach Workshop for Friday, March 12, at A & R Tarpaulins in Fontana, Calif. The free educational event will include frame and fabric welding workshop seminars, followed by a free lunch hosted by the WCPA and …
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Lectra partners with X-Rite

February 17, 2010  |  Industry News

Lectra has partnered with X-Rite, a company based in Grand Rapids, Mich. specializing in color science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone, a manufacturer of color solutions. The partnership will provide color management for fashion companies by combining various products and services offered…
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NATO ASI extends deadline for Protective Textiles 2010

February 12, 2010  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

The NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) has extended the registration deadline for Protective Textiles 2010 to Feb. 18. The program will take place April 6-16 at the at the Hotel Le Méridien Lav in Split, Croatia. The theme of the program, “Defense Related Intelligent Textiles and Cloth…
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Ansell donates medical gloves

February 11, 2010  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

As aid pours into Haiti and the massive cleanup begins, Ansell Ltd. is assisting with the relief effort by shipping gloves for medical workers and work crews involved in the search for victims and removal of debris. The company shipped exam gloves to Haiti in January, working with Direct Relief Intl…
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Fall 2010 Nonwovens Technical Conference

February 3, 2010  |  Industry News

>TAPPI’s NET (Nonwovens Engineers & Technologists) Division has announced that it is planning a 2010 Nonwovens Technical Conference for this fall, to provide updates on current challenges and cutting-edge solutions for the nonwovens industry. NET is led by division chair …
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Agion® earns bluesign® certification

February 2, 2010  |  Industry News

>Agion Technologies has earned independent bluesign standard certification for its suite of textile solutions, including new Agion Active™ dual-action odor-eliminating finish. The certification requires rigorous testing and evaluation, and indicates that the textile finish deliver…
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TTU Distinguished Research Award

February 1, 2010  |  Industry News

>Texas Tech University System, U.S., has awarded the Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Research Award to Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar, an associate professor of nonwovens and advanced materials at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health. It is the highest award given by TTU to a faculty m…
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Give hemp a chance?

February 1, 2010  |  Industry News

The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA), based in Steinbach, Manitoba, held its 2009 National Hemp Convention Nov. 16–18 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Presentations and discussions ranged around product development, market opportunities and global perspectives on the future of hem…
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