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Handmade quilts by Louise Silk spotlighted in Pittsburgh
February 1, 2025 | Swatches
The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., is featuring the work of Jewish quilter Louise Silk in its exhibit “Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life.” The exhibit opened Sept. 1, 2024, and runs through April 6, 2025.
Lignin used for 3D-printed glove grip coating
February 1, 2025 | Swatches
Researchers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) have developed a durable, flexible lignin-based biopolymer grip coating that can be applied via 3D printing to gloves. The DITF researchers’ goal was to replace oil-based polymers, nitrile rubber or latex for prot…
Aerogel-infused fibers could make thinner warm textiles
February 1, 2025 | Swatches
In its latest work with aerogel, Outlast Technologies GmbH announced that it has incorporated the thin insulating material directly into viscose fibers’ structure. The process has the potential to aid in creating less-bulky warm winter bedding or outdoor clothing. Aerogel insulates by binding the …
Broward College shade sails win Soltis 502 contest
February 1, 2025 | Swatches
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of membrane fabric Soltis Proof 502, Serge Ferrari held a contest to reward a project using new color Revival Blue, which joins the company’s repertoire of more than 30 colors. The winning project consists of a 1,400-square-foot shade sail installation at Broward …
Origami-inspired foldable fabric bathtub
February 1, 2025 | Swatches
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of its plumbing and tile business, Japanese company LIXIL Corporation released Bathtope, a fabric bathtub that gives homeowners the flexibility of having a tub without the additional square footage needed for a permanent fixture.
3D-printing textile filament from Asahi Kasei and Aquafil
February 1, 2025 | Swatches
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei and Italian manufacturer Aquafil S.p.A. are combining efforts and products to develop a novel material for 3D printing. The material will combine Aquafil’s ECONYL® polymer made from chemically recycled polyamide 6, also known as nylon 6, and Asahi Kasei’s…
Brian Richardson credits staff for L & A Tent’s success
February 1, 2025 | Features, Perspective
In the tent rental industry, there is no ‘tomorrow,’” Brian Richardson, president and CEO of L & A Tent & Event Rentals, Hamilton, N.J., likes to say. Once the event date arrives, rain or not, the event must go on—today.
3D printing in textiles: The future is (almost) now
February 1, 2025 | Features
While companies in arenas ranging from jewelry to aerospace are now familiar with using 3D printing to fabricate parts and other objects, “3D printing textiles is a newer concept,” says Jack Forman, doctoral student at the Center for Bits and Atoms of the Tangible Media Group, Massachusetts Inst…
Cultivating the next generation of leadership
February 1, 2025 | Features
Like everything else COVID-19 hit, the pandemic delivered a blow to workplace leadership development, says Oren Margolis, founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., the firm specializes in coaching founders, executives and high achievers to optimize performance …