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RFID technology: If textiles could talk

November 1, 2023

…We’re not completely there yet, but it is certainly possible in the future.”  Maura Keller is a freelance writer based in Plymouth, Minn. SIDEBAR: Wet vs. dry inlay Textile companies…

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Growing demand for graphics

November 1, 2023

…durability and the vivid colors they produce. However, the chemicals in most solvents—which enable the ink to stick so well to the fabric—trigger the release of harmful gases into the…

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Banner Canvas’ Faith Roberts on the value of ATA networking

November 1, 2023

…transferring the knowledge to the next generation through video sessions on fabrication, articles, presentationsand conventions.”  Maia Homstad is a freelance writer and editor based in Minnesota.  Project snapshot: A special…

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Marine fabricators’ shade innovations

November 1, 2023

…manufacturers are now producing new fabrics specifically targeting this market.”  Pamela Mills-Senn is a freelance writer based in Seal Beach, Calif. SIDEBAR: Creativity unleashed “One of my recent projects was…

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Expanded anti-odor collection

October 24, 2023

…hair, dust and lint on textiles for clothing and upholstery. Acteev BIOSERVE is a nylon derived from plant sources and Acteev MED is available for next-to-skin applications. Acteev Acteev.com

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GOTS: Sri Lankan apparel embracing organic manufacturing

October 18, 2023

…ability to produce high-end niche apparel, is now focused on enhancing its capacity to produce eco-friendly clothing using organic textiles, where compliance remains a key component. The Joint Apparel Association…

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NWI announces newly expanded filtration testing lab

October 5, 2023

…Testing apparatus for the measurement of fluid resistance for surgical masks Prototyping facility to produce masks per NIOSH Standard Test Protocol NWI’s Filtration Testing Lab is managed by Amy Minton,…

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Aerospace textiles: To the moon and back … and beyond

October 1, 2023

…(eXploration Extra-Vehicular Mobility Unit) will come in more than one size, unlike previous spacewalk suits. Photo: NASA In the 1990s, NASA also pioneered Protective Coating for Ceramic Materials (PCCM), to…

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Develop a business culture of creativity

October 1, 2023

…(like the one you are currently reading) because this is where you find the gold. The folks who produce these publications spend countless hours curating industry information with the hope…

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Chemical recycling may offer a solution to textile waste

October 1, 2023

…a freelance writer based in Seal Beach, Calif. SIDEBAR: Looking ahead “Chemical sorting of mixed-waste fabrics and depolymerization of synthetic polymer into recyclable building-block feedstock are well proven in the…

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