Jacket heats on one side, cools on the other

December 1, 2021  |  Swatches

Scientists from China’s Zhejiang University and Westlake University have created a jacket out of an experimental, reversible fabric that can both heat and cool the wearer. The multilayered “Janus textile” consists of a base of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) polymer fibers. When a gar…
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Biolumen Lab

December 1, 2021  |  Projects

It may look like an alien life form, but Biolumen Lab is indeed a classroom—an inflatable, cell-based one at that—for secondary school students to experience a week of science-based learning, generating curiosity and­ promoting science as a potential career path.
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Sticky snap and zipper cure

December 1, 2021  |  Products

Shurhold’s Snap-Stick provides long-lasting lubrication that allows sticky hardware to perform like new. Made in the USA, it is non-toxic, biodegradable and it won’t harm fabric or solid surfaces. Appropriate for metal and plastic zippers, snaps, hinges and other small marine hardware, the solid…
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Turnkey desktop dye-sub printer

December 1, 2021  |  Products

Epson’s 24-inch SureColor® F570 Professional Edition desktop dye-sublimation printer delivers hardware and software for fast, efficient dye-sub printing right out of the box with Epson Edge® Print Pro software with Adobe® PostScript® 3™ and PDF Print engines. Works well for creating promotio…
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Antibacterial artificial leather

December 1, 2021  |  Products

Teijin Cordley Limited has developed a new antibacterial and antiviral artificial leather incorporating a long-lasting antibacterial agent using a unique surface treatment technology. The technology allows the new antibacterial and antiviral artificial leather to be treated with the same process as …
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Durable yet delicate fabric

December 1, 2021  |  Products

Gramercy from Enduratex is a luxurious yet durable fabric with a delicate chambray-like look. The coated fabric is free of phthalates and antimicrobial and flame retardant additives. Available in 14 SKUs in versatile colors, the fabric is appropriate for hospitality, residential and corporate uphols…
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Digitally printed silicone upholstery

December 1, 2021  |  Products

The new Sta-Kleen Silicone Digital Print collection offers the same environmental, performance and cleaning qualities as the award-winning Sta-Kleen Silicone upholstery fabrics. The initial offering is seven digitally printed patterns, including Lino Circles shown here. Pigments used in digital prin…
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DIY printable wall coverings

December 1, 2021  |  Products

TexStyles® FashionWalls is a line of 100 percent knit polyester printable fabric wall coverings that allows customers to create their own designs to fit any environment. The wall coverings are durable, washable, abrasion resistant and stand up to washing and scrubbing with minimal to no staining. A…
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Crowdsourcing funds a new modular tent system

December 1, 2021  |  Markets

Take an established business with a solid customer base, add a great idea for product expansion and what do you get? The need for capital. Product development takes cash—even when developing the product from the foundation of a thriving business. For Diamond Brand Gear in Fletcher, N.C., developin…
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The ethical dilemma of ransomware attacks

December 1, 2021  |  Business

The recent proliferation of well-publicized cyberattacks has revealed ransomware to be a serious national security threat. Still largely hidden from public view, however, are the attacks on small businesses, including many within the industrial, specialty and advanced textile industry, that don’t …
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