Wheat straw gets a wearable makeover - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Wheat straw, long regarded as agricultural waste, is getting a makeover as a unique textile. The first knitted T-shirt, jacket and skirt were introduced in October 2019 at the Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference in Vancouver, Canada. The pieces featured the woven material on organic cotton warp. The prototype textile is highly sustainable …
Gehring Textiles - Specialty Fabrics Review
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Developing NASA’s next-generation spacesuit
WEBMay 1, 2018 · New technologies needed. NASA’s next-generation spacesuit will be developed as part of the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) system (activities outside a spacecraft). The early stages of the development will involve building a Deep Space EVA system called xEMU for demonstration on the International Space Station and during …
RECASENS USA, LLC - Specialty Fabrics Review
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Tempotest - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBMay 1, 2023 · The industry’s first performance fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, the Centennial Tempotest® Collection features 43 new colorways, including 16 new stripes, 11 new textures and 16 new Starlight blue fabrics. Tempotest fabrics from Miami Corporation are colorfast, mold and mildew resistant and easy to clean.
Clothing made from human hair - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · It can be stretched up to one and a half times its original length before breaking. In fact, the faster hair is stretched, the stronger it is. Kollar worked with local salons to provide her “raw material” for spinning yarn. In Europe alone, an estimated 72 million kg (about 159 million pounds) of human hair is generated annually.
FITScrubs® set to launch - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBAug 1, 2016 · Developing fibers and fabrics to help keep health care workers safe. During his 12 years as an emergency department paramedic, Arthur Lucero had to purchase his own scrubs. He thought he could make a better product, and tried bamboo fabric for its organic nature, antimicrobial properties and comfort. But the drape was too heavy, it …
EcoVadis awards Lenzing Group Inc. platinum CSR rating
WEBAug 22, 2024 · For the fourth time in a row, Lenzing Group Inc. has been awarded platinum status by EcoVadis, an international provider of sustainability ratings for companies. This puts Lenzing in the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis worldwide. According to Lenzing, the company achieved the greatest progress this year in the categories of …
Choosing the right foam for your seating project
WEBAug 1, 2017 · Support: The thickness of the foam will affect its ability to support weight. Consider the weight of the person being supported. A larger person (more than 250 pounds) will need firmer foam. Comfort: The softer the foam, the more comfortable it will be.Adding a Dacron® fiberfill wrap topper is an excellent way to add a bit of comfort while still having …
Responsive textiles: The future of athleisurewear
WEBMay 1, 2021 · The magic of a responsive textile is that it can be all of these things at once. With athleisurewear as workwear becoming popular during the pandemic, brands are adapting to meet consumer demand. The emergence of infrared responsive textiles proves that clothing can support health and wellness. Photo: DocuSign on Unsplash.
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