apparel garment association news

20th May 2021

Nuvik USA, a US-based manufacturer of pre-moistened wet cloths, has added Crocodile Cloth Power Scrub, a dual-action cleaning cloth with a textured surface for scouring and scrubbing, to its Crocodile Cloth lineup of disposable cleaning cloths. The new cleaning cloth has the size and durability of the original Crocodile Cloth, but with extra scrubbing...

20th May 2021

Greenboats, Sicomin and Bcomp are among the finalists of the JEC Innovation Awards 2021. The three, partners in making innovative Green Nacelle – the first offshore nacelle manufactured with natural fibre composites (NFC) - have been selected in the Renewable Energy category. The Green Nacelle construction requires over 50 per cent less energy.

19th May 2021

Marking a step change in the manufacture of aerospace thermoplastic composites in the UK, advanced composites manufacturer Teledyne CML Composites in collaboration with National Composites Centre (NCC) has developed a new thermoplastic processing cell. The facility can process multiple high-performance reinforced thermoplastics for aerospace...

19th May 2021

Poise, a brand by America-based multinational personal care corporation Kimberly-Clark, has introduced One by Poise, a uniquely designed 2-in-1 pad and liner capable of simultaneously handling menstruation and bladder leaks. Its dual absorbent core locks away period flow and bladder leaks, while staying 10x drier to help women feel fresh.

19th May 2021

A new European Space Agency study is trying to finds ways to keep spacesuits hygienic. Putting on a spacesuit involves sharing some previously-worn underlayers. A long-underwear-like Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) is reused by spacewalkers along with the spacesuits themselves. The new study will examine how to keep these items clean.

19th May 2021

Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies, a US-based garment manufacturer and textile design company and the developer of innovative Mobile Warming Technology, has come out with Mobile Cooling by Fieldsheer, a line of moisture-wicking active apparel. The line, an ideal complement to its Mobile Warming line of smart, heated clothing, suits even the hottest...

18th May 2021

Rockline Industries, a family-owned wet wipe manufacturer, is expanding operations in Sheboygan by setting up a factory. The $19.7 million project is expected to create 54 jobs over the next three years. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is supporting the project with up to $380,000 in state income tax credits over the next three...

18th May 2021

The Netherland’s CEAD and Italy’s Belotti have entered into a strategic partnership that combines the expertise of the two - additive and subtractive manufacturing – to bring out a solution. Combining the two processes makes 3D printing the near net shape of a part possible, followed by milling it to the required tolerances with a CNC milling machine.

18th May 2021

Stoko, a Vancouver-based startup that has created a new category of professional knee brace support called supportive apparel, has generated $6 million in seed funding from multiple sources, including some of Canada’s top industry investors. The funding will help the company expand. Stoko has changed the way athletes prevent and recover from injuries.