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Spun-fiber device made for children with heart valve disease
March 1st, 2024
The FibraValve is composed of long filaments of polymer fibers that replicate the physical properties of a human heart valve and are porous enough to allow cells to infiltrate and replace the scaffold with living tissue. Researchers at the Wyss Institute and Harvard’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are developing […]
Textiles in protection from bioagents, chemical warfare
February 1st, 2024
A scanning electron microscope image showing a close-up of a metal-organic framework/polyethylene terephthalate fiber composite. Image: Northwestern University The medical and military industries are both in need of fabrics that offer protection against biological threats in health care environments and, for warfighters, the threat posed by chemical warfare. The challenges faced are complex; protection against […]
Tallayne to acquire Nufabrx from Textile-Based Delivery Inc.
August 14th, 2023
Tallayne, in collaboration with Textile-Based Delivery, Inc., announces an agreement to acquire the renowned Nufabrx brand and its retail business unit. This strategic move marks a significant step towards an accelerated expansion of product accessibility across North America and key international markets. Tallayne’s planned acquisition of Nufabrx underscores a commitment to amplify the brand’s already […]
Getting new products manufactured and into the marketplace
August 1st, 2023
Air Force Research Laboratory scientists have discovered a unique stretchable conductor that uses a polymerized liquid metal network. Photo: Second Bay Studios This year’s Smart Fabric Summit was again organized by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and the Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University (NC State) in Raleigh, N.C., and took place in […]
Medical implants show up on X-rays with radiopaque fibers
May 1st, 2023
One of the textile formation techniques that can utilize radiopaque fibers is low-density braiding. Photo: Cortland Biomedical Cortland Biomedical, a medical textiles product development company in Cortland, N.Y., has announced that it now has capabilities for processing radiopaque fibers. When these fibers are incorporated into diagnostic and interventional medical devices, they allow the devices to […]
Custom-fit orthoses made quickly with the help of AI
May 1st, 2023
Handheld 3D scanners can be used to digitize patient body parts as the basis for flexible textile orthoses. Photos: DITF Resource efficiency, time and cost savings are essential topics in the textile industry. Conventional supply and production chains often reach their limits, as products need to be individually tailored and available in a short time. […]
Tips for keeping warehouses safe, organized and profitable
May 1st, 2023
Tents for Rent’s expansive warehouse allows company owner Daryl Sensenig and his team to use the warehouse space for washing, drying, repair and storage of tents and other rental items. Photo: Tents for Rent Today’s warehouses are no longer just for storage. From being a showroom of products to providing a space for drying operations […]
Smart textiles for health care and reducing accidents
May 1st, 2023
Knitted textile designs by Cassie Henderson address the need for functionality, comfort and strong aesthetic qualities in wearables. Photo: Cassie Henderson Smart textiles for health and well-being are becoming both more diverse and interconnected. Three key market segments—home health care, health care facilities and work environments—are especially worth noting. Home health care has come to […]
MotorSkins develops soft robotic textile assistive devices
April 1st, 2023
By integrating soft robotics into textiles, Berlin, Germany-based wearable robotics producer MotorSkins bridges the gap between science and design with a novel metamaterial. Without requiring an external battery or motor, the company’s textiles support muscle weakness and disability through specialized active garments. The focus of MotorSkins is on fabrics with embedded fluidics that can perform movement. In […]
This baby hat detects fevers
April 1st, 2023
LSU researcher Sibei Xia thought that the hat worn by newborn babies could be more than a warm covering. Using thermochromic yarn and advanced knitting technology, she’s created a hat that can track a newborn’s temperature. Photos: LSU A researcher at Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, La., is exploring ways to use “smart clothing” to […]