Ideas in harness

April 1, 2016  |  Business, Fabric Structures, Features, Management, Markets, Perspective

Michael Lester doesn’t shy away from a challenge. He builds a team of fellow innovators and comes up with tensioned fabric solutions. “We’re always innovating,” says Michael Lester, managing director of MakMax Australia Pty. Ltd. in Brisbane, Australia, a world-renowned company build…
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The testing issue

April 1, 2016  |  Advanced Textiles, Features, Markets

As the textile industry continues to wrestle with questions that impact testing, certification and standardization of the processes, the testing market grows. The market for textile testing, inspection and certification is expected to reach more than $7 billion by 2020, according to a report publish…
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Warp speed

April 1, 2016  |  Editorial, News

One of my friends emailed me this morning to ask about some research she was doing into the history of women’s participation in “technological” careers, wondering what was considered “high tech” 30, 40 and 50 years ago, and reminiscing about professional life before cell phones and compute…
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A forest of light

April 1, 2016  |  Projects

The lush countryside west of Kolkata, India, is home to a tribal community, the Kishor Sangha, who wanted to create an experience for a religious festival that celebrates tribal life, rituals and the symbiotic relationship with the forest. They also wanted to raise awareness about the enrichment and…
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Smarter every day

April 1, 2016  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

The wearables market builds customer relationships with new products and high-tech expertise. The speedy acceptance of wearable technology by health and fitness enthusiasts has supported impressive growth in this market. This growth reflects today’s larger culture, in which people expect ready acc…
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Full coverage

April 1, 2016  |  Marine, Markets

Tips and trends in travel and mooring covers. Every boat owner wants to be on the water as much as possible. Even on shore, however, protection from the elements is crucial. Good mooring and travel covers protect the finish, upholstery and interior/exterior environments of boats. A custom cover ensu…
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Tartan with charge

April 1, 2016  |  Projects

Self-described as classic American cool, Tommy Hilfiger’s designs fuse traditional sportswear with influences from pop culture, music and even technology. That was the inspiration for a limited edition Solar Powered Jacket that combined classic tartan from a centuries old British woolen mill with …
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Four walls no more

April 1, 2016  |  Projects

The modern office environment is changing dramatically as the way people work evolves. Four walls and a door are quickly becoming a thing of the past. The ability to adjust space to accommodate a business’ different needs is becoming essential. To meet changing design requirements, Benjamin Hubert…
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Indelible textiles

April 1, 2016  |  Projects

You may think the purpose of DNA profiling is to prove guilt or innocence or test for paternity, but London-based designer Iona Inglesby has found a way to use it to make art. Human beings share 99.9 percent of the same DNA. It’s that 0.1 percent that distinguishes each person from the other 8 bil…
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Coatings for fabrics and leather

April 1, 2016  |  Products

A new line of coatings and finishes is now available for specialty fabric and leather hide applications. The VYNGUARD® line includes seven base chemistries custom-formulated for each customer. VYNGUARD Polycarbonate features improved abrasion resistance and improved surface tension for a softer and…
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