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18th Jul 2017

Scientists at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the Harvard John A Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have created highly sensitive soft capacitive sensor of silicone and fabric that moves and flexes with the body to unobtrusively, accurately detect movement. Most electronic sensors in wearables restrict...

17th Jul 2017

Smart textiles can now be used to monitor stress levels in aeroplane pilots. This is the aim of a European research project involving Nottingham Trent University. Under this, the university’s Advanced Textiles Research Group, led by Professor Tilak Dias, will explore how smart textiles embedded in cockpit seats and pilot clothing can measure anxiety.

17th Jul 2017

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is seeking presentations for the 12th annual World of Wipes (WOW) international conference, to be held from June 5 to 8, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois US. WOW is the premier event featuring program content devoted solely to the wipes industry’s latest technologies, emerging markets, and new...

15th Jul 2017

Department of Defense emergency responders should benefit from streamlined access to protective apparel, thanks to a Strategic Distribution Agreement between Kappler and ADS. Kappler is the established global technology leader in chemical protective apparel, manufacturing proven chemical fabrics and innovative garments from coveralls to gas-tight suits.

14th Jul 2017

Low & Bonar, the international performance materials group with leading positions in niche industrial markets, has agreed to dispose of its agro-textiles business for a cash consideration of £6.1 million to IFG Exelto, part of Swedish industrial group Duroc. IFG is a leading manufacturer of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide fibre and filament...

13th Jul 2017

JEC Group, a leading composite organisation promoting composite markets by providing global and local networking, presented the importance of composite materials at Seoul conference held on July 12, 2017. JEC president and CEO, Frederique Mutel shared her analysis of the current and future trends with Korean press, industrialists, officials, and...

12th Jul 2017

Techtextil North America 2017 has witnessed 15 per cent increase in the total number of visitors over the 2015 edition. The fourteenth edition of Techtextil North America that hosted 167 exhibitors from 16 countries ended recently. The show was focused on functional textiles, nonwovens, smart textiles in connected cars, technology and equipment among...

12th Jul 2017

Workwear manufacturer Ballyclare Limited has bagged order to supply 4,300 Xenon multi-function firefighter rescue jackets to North West Fire and Rescue Services. It represents firefighting services in Lancashire, Cumbria and Cheshire. These jackets are designed for firefighting and rescue activities associated with emergency response and training...

11th Jul 2017

Kimberly-Clark (K-C) Corporation has published its annual report on Sustainability 2022 program, providing the first update on the company’s global progress toward its sustainability goals. Sustainability 2022 is the company’s framework to address social and environmental challenges with programs designed to create social, environmental, and business...