Arsenal uses a familiar pattern

March 1, 2022  |  Swatches

Adidas has collaborated with London’s public transport network Transport for London to launch a “football kit” (the standard equipment and attire worn by players) for the English soccer club Arsenal that uses a pattern found on Underground train seats.
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LED illuminating fabric

March 1, 2022  |  Products

Kanvaslight® by Guardtex is an illuminating fabric that can be used in applications like bimini tops, seating, awnings and sunshades. The UL-certified technology allows textile structures to be used as a broad lighting surface. The two-component system, a light injector and an illuminating fabric, …
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Showers for the homeless

March 1, 2022  |  Swatches

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that more than 580,000 people are homeless in the country. Through its national program to combat homelessness, Standard Textile has partnered with non-profit organizations across the United States that provide mobile shower services to …
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Magnetic attachment system

March 1, 2022  |  Products

Foam Anchor is a time-saving magnetic attachment system that is fitted within the foam layer of seat cushions and is invisible to the eye. The super-strong magnets connect cushions to benches and backrests and also to one another with no stitching required. Takes under a minute to install, can be re…
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Prototype garment beats AI algorithms

March 1, 2022  |  Swatches

German design studio WertelOberfell, in collaboration with a consortium of technical partners, sought to find a way to protect people from a very modern hazard: CCTVs equipped with AI human-recognition algorithms that are capable of human detection and can use facial recognition algorithms to track …
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High-performance vegan leather

March 1, 2022  |  Products

Sileather,® a cruise ship and marine-grade high-performance vegan leather coated with 100 percent silicone, has launched the Capri collection, which is designed and formulated specifically for challenging marine environments. Offering excellent UV resistance and performance, the new collection incl…
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Graphene technology goes commercial

March 1, 2022  |  Swatches

While graphene is recognized as one of the thinnest, lightest and most heat-conductive materials available, it has been considered too costly for commercial apparel. Reebok International Limited’s THERMOWARM + GRAPHENE sportswear collection utilizes graphene as a grid print in the garments’ most…
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Whakatane Pool Enclosure

March 1, 2022  |  Projects

In a city where the temperature typically varies from a low of 45°F to a high of 76°F, the owners of the Whakatane Aquatic and Fitness Centre in Whakatane, New Zealand, wanted to maximize usage of its secondary outdoor pool throughout the year. They engaged New Zealand’s Fabric Structures Ltd. t…
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Fruit waste transformed into fabric

March 1, 2022  |  Swatches

PEELSPHERE® is a fully circular material made from fruit waste and algae through advanced material engineering. Designed for circularity, the durable, versatile and biodegradable material offers an alternative to leather and synthetic leather. It is also semi-transparent, flexible, strong, water re…
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Electric off-roader powers up with solar “bat wings”

March 1, 2022  |  Swatches

Creative agency Wolfgang LA, based in Los Angeles, has unveiled an offroad prototype vehicle that’s all electric and delivers “superior on and off-road performance,” according to the company. The Thundertruck has, appropriately enough, futuristic looks to go along with its zero emissions. It f…
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