Hohenstein and Pro Feet Functional Wear develop first-layer textiles

November 23, 2012  |  Industry News

In addition to modern sportswear, the market is increasingly demanding functional undergarments for the fashion and business sectors. However, for this application textiles with special properties are required which clearly differentiate them from sportswear. These gaps in the market have now been c…
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Norseman Structures launches corporate video

November 22, 2012  |  Industry News

Norseman Structures Inc., Saskatoon, SK, Canada, has announced the launch of its new corporate video: a true representation of the Norseman Structures team and its operations in Saskatoon and around the globe. “We recognize that not all of our clients have the opportunity to visit our corporat…
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NASA technology showcase lands in Cleveland Nov. 28-30, 2012

November 21, 2012  |  Industry News

Business leaders, space enthusiasts, students and the public are invited to attend NASA Technology Days. The free, three-day public technology showcase will take place at the Cleveland Public Auditorium and Conference Center Nov. 28-30. Participants from industry, academia and the U.S. Government wi…
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Teijin’s three Thai polyester facilities resume full-scale operation

November 19, 2012  |  Industry News

Teijin Limited has announced that Teijin (Thailand) Limited in the Bang Pa-in Industrial Estate of Thailand’s Ayutthaya Province, which was flooded by torrential rainfall in October 2011 and then resumed partial operation in February this year, returned to full-scale production on Oct. 31. All…
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Substances found in outdoor clothing pose no direct health hazard

November 16, 2012  |  Industry News

OEKO-TEX® certified products are harmless in terms of human ecology. With regard to the study “Toxics for any weather” published by the environmental organization Greenpeace at the end of October about the discovery of perfluorocarbons (PFC) in outdoor clothing from well-known manufa…
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Graniteville Specialty Fabrics announces technical coatings line

November 14, 2012  |  Industry News

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, Greenville, S.C., a recognized leader in the production of specialty coatings and coated fabrics, announced that it has purchased a state-of-the-art technical coating line. Graniteville’s new high-speed equipment further expands its capabilities by fully encompa…
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SBA helps veterans start and expand small businesses

November 13, 2012  |  Industry News

As the nation marks Veterans Day 2012, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to build on its successful programs for America’s military veterans, helping tens of thousands of veterans each year with small business financing, comprehensive business training and counseling and a…
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Cintas launches flame-resistant clothing web page

November 12, 2012  |  Industry News

Every year, thousands of workers are involved in electrical arc accidents, molten metal splashes, flash fires and combustible dust explosions on the job. To educate companies about these risks, as well as what they can do to comply with new industry standards, Cintas has launched a new website dedic…
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Poole Co. introduces Ecosure® recycled fiber Full-Circle program

November 6, 2012  |  Industry News

Poole Co., Greeneville, S.C., a leading manufacturer and distributor of textile fibers and specialist in virgin polyester fibers, recycled fibers, heavy denier and nonwovens fibers, announced today that it has launched a new Full-Circle program for its EcoSure® 100 percent PCR PET recycled fiber…
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TenCate and BASF sign agreement on strategic alliance

November 2, 2012  |  Industry News

TenCate Advanced Composites and BASF have entered into a strategic alliance to cooperate on the development, production and commercialization of thermoplastic composite materials suitable for high-volume vehicle production. The main goal of this partnership is to offer car manufacturers custom-engin…
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