Optitex, Alvanon

August 1, 2014  |  Industry News

The leading 2-D, 3-D Computer Assisted Design (CAD) and virtual prototyping software provider, Optitex, and the company that develops integrated fitting solutions for apparel producers, Alvanon, are working together on the perfect fit. Optitex will bring Alvanon’s highly accurate AlvaForm avat…
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A stadium boom in Brazil

August 1, 2014  |  Projects

As the host country for the World Cup Soccer championships, Brazil became the epicenter of all things soccer, as well as a nation splurging on new stadium venues in anticipation of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Each of three new Brazilian stadium designs incorporate features using Serge Ferrari fab…
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World Cup T-shirts compete in toxicity

August 1, 2014  |  Projects

To celebrate international play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, TÜV Rheinland, a global testing and certification program, purchased and tested 90 fan T-shirts for all participating teams, to find the T-shirts that best complied with the European Union’s standards on toxic substances in texti…
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Declare independence from drab design

August 1, 2014  |  Projects

The curve and flutter of Bowflag® banners, developed by Tex Visions, Carlisle, Pa., have gained the colorfully printed displays a strong following among businesses flying outdoor flags to entice customers into their shops. Now, Tex Visions offers a new option, Bowflag Custom Shape, to add unique…
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High Roller, within the rails

August 1, 2014  |  Projects

In brassy, sassy Las Vegas, bigger is always better, so the LINQ hotel, entertainment and shopping district created a landmark that has visitors standing in line. The 500-foot High Roller takes customers on a 30-minute ride above a panoramic view of the Las Vegas strip. Each of 28 spherical cabins o…
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Flexible antimicrobial technology

August 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Ag Flex Technologies, Cranbury, N.J., has commercially launched Flexsil, a silver-based antimicrobial that can be woven, knit, carded or spun into any construction—and retain its effectiveness well beyond that of surface treatments. Ag Flex metalizes the base substrate (nylon 66), which then i…
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SBA adjusts small business size standards

August 1, 2014  |  Industry News

An additional 8,400 businesses will become eligible for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) financial and federal government procurement assistance programs, following the issuance of an interim final rule by the SBA. Small business size standards (based on receipts, assets, net …
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India is second-largest textile exporter

August 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Data released by the Apparel Export Promotion Council, the industry body for garment exporters, show that India is the number two textile exporter in the world, with estimated exports of $40 billion in 2013. China still leads the pack, with an estimated $274 billion in exports in 2013. Textiles are …
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Validating OEKO-TEX

August 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Complex supply chains make it difficult for companies buying materials, developing products or checking compliance to know whether certifications exist or are up-to-date. Now, there’s an “ap” for that. OEKO-TEX® has developed an application programming interface (API) that enab…
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Staying awake at the wheel

August 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Car seats using knitted sensors to warn drivers when they start to fall asleep are now being developed as part of a study being done by a research team at Nottingham Trent University. Prof. Tilak Dias and William Hurley of the university’s Advanced Textile Research Group will be working with e…
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