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Developed by Japanese clothing company Aoyama Trading in collaboration with Woolmark Japan, the Su-Su-Suit is a lightweight garment with a unique level of air permeability.
The market for organic electronic materials will be worth $4.9 billion in 2012 surging to $15.8 billion in 2015, according to a new report.
Aspen Aerogels is providing aerogel insulation material to Shaw Pipe's Insul-8 AG (above ground) pre-insulated pipe, which will reduce total installed costs, installation time and energy costs at the
Austin, Texas-based Nano-Proprietary, through its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc.
A number of projects have been initiated to explore the potential of integrating electronics and other new technologies into clothing through the European Union's Sixth Framework programme for researc
Iptrade, based in Newton, Massachusetts, has announced the completion of the development phase of the IntelliVibe S1 elastic vibration sensor based on its Smart Composite technology.
Alltracell's m.doc wound dressing products incorporating nanofibre layers will appear commercially on the market before the middle of 2008.
Germany's Junkers and Mullers introduced two new energy-saving roller blinds called Thermotec BLO and Thermotec Transparent at the recent Heimtextil show in Frankfurt (January 9-12).
3D Systems, a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions, is introducing Accura Greystone, a new engineered nanocomposite material, for its Stereolithography (SLA)
An over-moulded ferrule capillary with an octagonal collar for connecting optical fibres is the subject of US Patent 6 203 209, assigned to Whittaker Corp of Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Procter & Gamble Co of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has developed a simple, high-speed process for making an integrated material based on a combination of cellulosic and synthetic fibres.
European Patent EP 1 696 076 discloses a package for infusion products, such as tea or coffee, that can be printed with an identifying logo.
Korean workers developing techniques to improve the electrospinning of nanofibres have revealed their latest findings in International Patent WO 2005/073441.
An inventor from the USA has patented a waterproofing membrane that he claims also offers subterranean walls and structural members protection against termites.
DSM Engineering Plastics is to start making fibre and film from its established temperature-resistant polyamide 4,6 resin called Stanyl(r).
An electrically conductive fabric construction for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is also flame-retardant, according to its developer, Parker-Hannifin Corp of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
A polyester hydrolytic enzyme can reduce the propensity to pilling and/or improve the colour clarity of polyester fabrics without the need to use a detergent, according to Novozymes North America Inc.
Using the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre Dyneema, researchers have developed better cut-resistant gloves, according to the fibre's manufacturer, DSM of Urmond, The Netherlands
Card-Monroe Corp says it has developed an improved gate assembly for a tufting machine.
A surface treatment for materials, including textiles, that reduces the need for using large quantities of water, as well as polluting and toxic substances, is the subject of International Patent WO 0
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