Spunlaced Flax: New Possibilities For Eco-Friendly Composites
Norafin GmbH is exploring the use of flax fiber for spunlaced nonwoven constructions including composites for a range of technical applications.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
August 16, 2010
Aluminated Textiles
Dynamic Adsorbents Inc. is incorporating alumina adsorbent technologies into nonwoven textile products.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
July 19, 2010
Balancing Protection And Comfort For Optimal Performance
Dyneema® yarn combined with standard apparel yarns provides both protection and comfort in a range of fabrics for sports and recreational apparel applications.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
June 15, 2010
The Auxetic Effect
Zetix™ helical-auxetic technology offers 'game-changing' solutions for blast mitigation and numerous other textile applications.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
May 17, 2010
Litrax Natural Bamboo: The Real Deal
Litrax-1® natural bamboo, produced using mechanical and enzymatic processes, retains the bast fiber’s intrinsic properties, can be spun using worsted and ring spinning systems, and blends well with Tencel® and other fibers.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
April 20, 2010
Trifecta For Warmth
Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Heat™ technology comprises three solutions — Thermal Reflective, Thermal Insulated and Thermal Electric — to keep a body warm when it’s cold outside.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
March 21, 2010
Soft Stretch, No Latex
VitaFlex™ latex-free elastic nonwoven products provide comfortable, breathable barrier and filtration functions for disposable paint hoods and numerous other applications.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
February 1, 2010
New Antimicrobial On The Block
Quick-Med Technologies’ Stay Fresh™ antimicrobial treatment for textiles overcomes challenges related to various existing antimicrobial technologies.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
December 14, 2009
Flame Resistance + Comfort & Aesthetics
Milliken Workwear Fabrics’ Amplitude® non-ammoniated flame-resistant 6-ounce 88/12 cotton/nylon fabric complies with NFPA® electric arc and flash fire standards.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
November 13, 2009
High Visibility -- In Your Own Style
3M™ Scotchlite™ custom-cuttable, heat-settable reflective transfer film enables production of cost-effective, limited-edition high-visibility graphics to customize apparel and other textile products.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
October 13, 2009
Hemp Goes Mainstream
Naturally Advanced Technologies’ Crailar® hemp fiber, processed using innovative green technologies, is being commercialized for use in apparel and other textile products.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
September 10, 2009