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RFID technology: If textiles could talk
November 1, 2023
…its stores,” de Backer says. “RFID enables barcode-less self-checkout processes whereby consumers simply place what they want to buy in a kiosk, pay for their items and leave. But its…
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Growing demand for graphics
November 1, 2023
…ramping up again, we have good roads ahead of us that will allow for more creative graphics at more events.” Using its Pebble Beach Turf, the FloorEXP team hand-cut and…
Marine fabricators’ shade innovations
November 1, 2023
…are enabling fabricators to come up with solutions that better align with newer, contemporary boat profiles. A recent example is a 36-foot sailboat Ames worked on. “The customer had an…
Banner Canvas’ Faith Roberts on the value of ATA networking
November 1, 2023
…committees and networking with like-minded people, we put in place the programs that help elevate the marine industry to the high standard, livable-wage industry it is today. Through that and…
Watching out for greenwashing in your supply chain
November 1, 2023
…consumers are concerned about sustainability, being environmentally conscious and seeking ethically sourced products, textile manufacturers need to ensure that companies throughout their supply chain aren’t engaging in misleading or deceptive…
Renewed strength in domestic manufacturing
November 1, 2023
…and developing new industries—while enhancing the efficiencies of existing ones—can boost the economy, it is important to act strategically. It makes no economic sense, for example, to pump millions of…
Textiles help turn mycelium into building material
November 1, 2023
…because of their excellent thermal and acoustic properties. However, utilizing mycelium for larger-scale applications has been challenging because the organism’s need for oxygen puts size and shape constraints on growing…
Stretchy LEDs may have clothing, packaging, biomedical uses
November 1, 2023
…the ink to come out of a pen for writing by hand as well, much like layering writing with multicolored pens. Stretchable optoelectronic devices have potential uses in quickly and…
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…
AQUAPAK seeks solution to recycling complex polymer packaging
October 16, 2023
…Students need to identify economically viable and scalable technologies and solutions which are already available or can be developed to enable the true recycling of these materials. For example, Aquapak…