Recycled denim blooms into fabric art

July 1, 2021  |  Swatches

While the iconic San Francisco Flower Mart is preparing for a move to a new location, Kilroy Realty created an Innovation Center to showcase the Flower Mart’s history. Visitors might expect to be greeted with a hanging trellis of flowers, leaves and vines. But the latest installation by British ar…
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Biodegradable fabric for disposable PPE

July 1, 2021  |  Products

EcoGuard material is a domestically produced, eco-friendly fabric developed for use in personal protective equipment, specifically disposable medical isolation gowns. This material contains an additive that helps it biodegrade up to 99 percent faster than typical polypropylene gown material. An addi…
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SLO Architecture’s ‘Turntable’ contemplates Camden’s history and future

July 1, 2021  |  Swatches

One of the many enduring reminders of the coronavirus pandemic is the sight of used, discarded masks littering public spaces. Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi of New York City’s SLO Architecture have taken on the idea of unearthing the discarded in “Turntable,” a public installation at Coop…
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Digital textile printing alternative

July 1, 2021  |  Products

Compo-SiL® technology is a new alternative to heat transfer printing or silicone-based ink printing. Thanks to its patented modified PU layer and the advantageous properties of silicone, the inward-facing PU layer is easily printed with elaborate designs and applied to the fabric using HMA and othe…
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Team USA uniforms champion sustainability

July 1, 2021  |  Swatches

When Team USA joins the closing ceremony parade at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, in August, the athletes will be wearing uniforms that are more sustainable than ever. The team’s longtime official outfitter Ralph Lauren developed and invested in groundbreaking innovations in sustainable mate…
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Sleek sound absorption and light

July 1, 2021  |  Products

LED lighting. They can be combined with the SONEX Linear Absorbers and are available in natural white or light gray. The water-based acoustic coating is available in standard, premium and custom colors for easy cleaning and durability. The integrated LED lights are available in warm and cool options…
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From ocean debris to backyard furniture

July 1, 2021  |  Swatches

We’ve all seen the heartbreaking photos of seals, sea turtles and other marine life entangled in discarded fishing nets. Even when nets break down, they just become smaller pieces of toxic plastic that get mistaken for food and eaten. Discarded fishing nets make up an estimated 10 percent of plast…
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Fully recyclable carpet yarn

July 1, 2021  |  Products

EqoCycle is a fully recyclable PA6 yarn with 75% recycled content that offers the same high-quality performance of virgin PA6 yarn. The new recycled yarn, mainly based on post-industrial waste, supports contract, automotive and residential carpet manufacturers with a drop-in circular solution to red…
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Smart clothing with Nextiles technology tracks data

July 1, 2021  |  Swatches

Nextiles, a materials science and manufacturing company, is entering the sports and performance market to provide smart thread technology that captures biometric and biomechanics data. With backing from the National Science Foundation and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Brooklyn, N.Y.-bas…
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A giant leap for technical textiles

July 1, 2021  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

The International Achievement Awards (IAAs) began in 1946 as a photo contest for awning and canopy projects, and 75 years later, the program continues to honor exceptional work in those fields. But as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the IAAs in 2021, we can marvel at the wide range of projects …
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