Ionic

Noble Biomaterials’ Ionic+ Botanical Technology receives EPA registration

March 27th, 2023

Noble Biomaterials, a global supplier of antimicrobial solutions for soft surface applications, announced its latest antimicrobial technology has received official EPA registration. Ionic+® Botanical uses a bio-based registered citric acid formula to inhibit the growth of microbes and reduce odor on fabric and other soft surfaces. Noble Biomaterials began development of the proprietary Ionic+® Botanical […]

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Manufacturing Solutions Center Expanding

March 16th, 2023

The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) and the City of Conover (NC) will host a grand opening of the MSC Phase II building and the re-opening of the upfit MSC I building on Thursday March 30 with tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony.  The MSC is part of CVCC, with […]

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Nassimi announces PFAS-free fabrics

March 9th, 2023

Nassimi – a textile manufacturer and pioneer in sustainable performance upholstery materials – continues to lead the industry toward higher product standards with a move to eradicate Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from all new production. As the first textile company to produce phthalate-free faux leather in the early 2010s and remove flame-retardant chemicals from […]

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UNIFI to transform 50 billion plastic bottles

March 7th, 2023

Unifi Inc. (NYSE: UFI), makers of REPREVE and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today released its Sustainability Report for fiscal 2022. The report provides expanded insight into UNIFI’s industry leading sustainability strategy and the company’s responsible approach to creating long-term value for its stakeholders. In tandem with the report's […]

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Lenzing, NFW provide leather alternative fibers

March 6th, 2023

Lenzing has teamed up with NFW (Natural Fiber Welding Inc.) to offer TENCEL™ branded fibers as another backer option for NFW’s patented plant-based technology, MIRUM®. The MIRUM® x TENCEL™ collaboration was showcased for the first time in Milan, Italy during the international leather fair, LINEAPELLE, which took place in February 2023 in Milan, Italy. MIRUM® […]

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Navigating military textile development

March 1st, 2023

Alaska Army National Guardsmen patrol a training area at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 3, 2022. The patrol was part of an air assault exercise to evaluate the soldier’s proficiency in an arctic environment. Photo: Army Sgt. Seth LaCount Bestwork Industries for the Blind Inc. is a Cherry Hill, N.J., not-for-profit employment program that provides […]

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Milliken & Co. eliminates PFAS from portfolio

February 22nd, 2023

The Textile Business of global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced it has successfully eliminated all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from its textile fibers and finishes portfolio, becoming the first U.S.-based multi-market textile manufacturer to remove PFAS.   “This is a tremendous accomplishment and tribute to our team who worked around the […]

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Evonik, AMSilk to manufacture sustainable silk proteins

February 16th, 2023

Evonik has entered into an agreement with the German biotech company AMSilk to produce industrial quantities of innovative, sustainable silk proteins. The silk can be used in a broad range of applications including high-quality fashion, smart materials in automotives, and medical devices. Materials produced with the silk proteins balance optimal performance with minimal environmental impact. […]

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CELLIANT cleared to market as Class 1 Medical Device

February 8th, 2023

This claim set provides the basis for products containing CELLIANT to be determined or designated as a Class 1 Medical Device in 38 countries and cleared to market in 15, with more countries and regions to follow. At Hologenix®, whose CELLIANT® infrared technology is an ingredient in world-class brands across many categories, science matters. The […]

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Conductive textile market to hit $8.2 billion by 2033

February 3rd, 2023

The global conductive textile market is estimated to be valued at $2.6 billion in 2023 and it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.0% to reach $8.2 billion by the end of 2033. Conductive textiles are fabrics that are made using metal strands that are woven with fabric fibers or coating the fabric fiber with conductive metals such as carbon, gold, […]

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