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The Gen 2 outer garment for the 3 G Mark III suit has enhanced mobility and lightweight construction. Photo: Final Frontier Design
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By Johanna Bloomfield
With close to $1.46 billion in investments since 2008, the commercial space industry is blasting ahead at speeds close to their supersonic vehicles. [More]
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By Bryan Ormond, Ph.D.
When you ask first responders if they are more concerned about having enough protection against flash fire exposures, ballistic and physical hazards, heat stress, or chemical and biological threats, more times than not they are going to say they are most concerned about the chemical and biological threats. [More]
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As 2014 has been declared the Year of Wearable Technology, this paper highlights smart textile development within the wearable tech industry. Strong growth is predicted in these markets: military and protective clothing, physiological monitoring for medical and sports applications, and lighted textiles. We hope this paper will be an informative and positive resource for the smart textile industry. [More]
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The content of this white paper was provided by and paid for by the advertiser.
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Polyolefins have taken a back seat to polyester and nylon in specialty fabrics. Polypropylene, as an example of polyolefin, has superior properties for use in specialty textiles. For companies seeking ways to separate themselves from the competition, the additive modified polyolefins achieve specific properties not readily achievable with other polymers. With a little creativity, fiber producers can tap a variety of applications previously unconsidered. [More]
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The content of this white paper was provided by and paid for by the advertiser.
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As of April 1, 2014, the IFAI division Safety + Technical Products (S+TP) has been changed to the Advanced Textile Products (ATP) Division. The ATP Board unanimously voted to change the name and the feedback received from members was all positive. [More]
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Shimmer will provide the core platform on which Emerge Diagnostics has developed a class II medical device that provides a new, cost-effective standard in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue Injuries. [More]
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In a collaborative project, the Smart Textiles Initiative at the University of Borås and OrganoClick, producer of fiber-based materials, have developed a fluorocarbon-free, biodegradable and durable water-repellent treatment. [More]
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Janet Echelman’s recent installation, “Skies Painted with Unnumbered Sparks,” spanned 745 feet between buildings in downtown Vancouver, B.C. Constructed of 145 miles of braided fiber, it’s integrated lighting and interactive component allowed viewers to create their own patterns and designs on the sculpture using their smart phones. [More]
Photo: Ema Peter, Courtesy of Studio Echelman
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