Knitting wearable technology

May 1, 2012  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

Garments made of fabric embedded with technologies such as flexible circuitry, antennas and power sources will revolutionize life in the 21st century—once methods to manufacture those wearable products can be harnessed. An agreement between Genevieve Dion, director of Drexel University’s…
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The future for smart textiles

May 1, 2012  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

According to the latest issue of Performance Apparel Markets by Textiles Intelligence, Wilmslow, U.K., smart textiles and wearable technology are poised for rapid growth, if key issues with power sources and laundering can be resolved. Internet-savvy younger users want connectivity, speed and multip…
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Body armor sales survive budget cuts

May 1, 2012  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

A new report by Visiongain, a London-based provider of industry and business intelligence, indicates that military body armor and personal protective gear will be a $1.07 billion market in 2012, despite defense budget cuts planned by many nations, including the U.S. “An underlying desire and r…
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DSM invests in energy nanotechnology

May 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Concerns over global climate change and a rise in energy prices are likely to create opportunities in nanotechnology discoveries in the energy sector. Royal DSM N.V., Heerlen, The Netherlands, has invested in NanoHoldings LLC, Rowayton, Conn., a company that specializes in nanoenergy breakthroughs a…
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New markets for needlepunch nonwovens

May 1, 2012  |  Industry News, Markets

Needlepunch nonwoven fabrics are a popular choice for applications as varied as furniture construction and oil spill containment. Thrace-LINQ Inc., Summerville, S.C., has supplied woven and nonwoven geosynthetic technical fabrics, but is now expanding into new markets, including industrial, automoti…
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IFAI Canada Honours Program 2012 winners exemplify quality craftsmanship

May 1, 2012  |  Industry News

IFAI Canada Honours Program 2012 winners exemplify quality craftsmanship IFAI Canada Honours Program 2012 winners exemplify quality craftsmanship Each year at IFAI Canada Expo, the Canada Honours Program winners for the year are announced. The program recognizes the best and latest in design and man…
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An energy-efficient military

May 1, 2012  |  Industry News

A joint hearing in Washington, D.C., examines energy issues. With gas prices near record highs across the country, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) held a joint hearing on March 27, 2012, to examine how U.S. armed forces are working to diversify the nation’s fu…
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First Line Technology awarded U.S. Army contract

April 27, 2012  |  Industry News

First Line Technology, LLC, the 2012 National Defense Industrial Association Small Business Success Story Winner, announced that the company was awarded a contract for Joint Sensitive Equipment Wipes (JSEW) from the Army Contracting Command in support of the Decontamination Family of Systems Program…
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ACASPA has a new name: the Specialised Textiles Association

April 26, 2012  |  Industry News

Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association has changed its name to Specialised Textiles Association. Association manager Ana Drougas says the name change will have minimal day-to-day impact on members. Email or website addresses have changed as follows: Ana Drougas, association manager ana…
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OMNOVA’s R&D facility receives Ohio Chemistry Technology Council award

April 24, 2012  |  Industry News

OMNOVA Solutions’ Global Technology Center (GTC) in Akron, Ohio received a 2011 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC). The awards recognize effective, vital and sustainable programs that have…
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