Smart textiles

Triumphant showcase for Outlast

1 December 2012

Iconic motorcycle manufacturer Triumph is launching a range of riding outfits incorporating Outlast phase chage materials (PCMs) for its Autumn/Winter 2012 season, ensuring the jackets, gloves and soc

Spidersilk scale validation

1 December 2012

AMSilk, based in Planegg, Germany, and Boston, USA, reports that it has achieved a large-scale production validation for the production of its recombinant spider silk proteins branded Spidersilk, foll

Adapting the layers to combat heat stress

1 December 2012

In German Government-funded project AiF-Nr.

Electrospinning requires friendlier solvents.

1 December 2012

For filter media employing electrospun nanofibre layers to be more widely employed in industry, friendlier polymer solvents used in their processing need to be developed.

Record tensile modulus for glass fibre

1 December 2012

AGY has introduced a new glass fibre with an unprecedented tensile modulus of 99 GPa (14,359 ksi) - a level not previously seen in commercial glass fibre products.

Mattress technology in award-winning car seat

1 December 2012

The new ComfortThin car seat developed by Johnson Controls in co-operation with UK luxury mattress specialist Harrison Spinks, was awarded the 2012 OkoGlobe in the category 'Resources, Materials and P

Smart skin for structural health

1 December 2012

When the I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring 145 in August 2007, the reason was attributed to a design deficiency that resulted in a gusset

Improved fuel cells with nano carbon

1 December 2012

Fuel cells are regarded as a promising source of power for a wide array of devices, including vehicles, as well as a host of other portable and stationary applications, being capable of providing high

CNTs as chemical 'trigger' in uniforms

1 December 2012

A new military uniform material that repels chemical and biological agents using a carbon nanotube fabric could be in use on the front line within ten years.

Lighting up Battersea Power Station

1 December 2012

At the launch for the UK's new EE 4G mobile network held at Battersea Power Station in London, singer Nicole Scherzinger showcased the latest creation from UK design team CuteCircuit.

Touchpad technology from TRW

1 December 2012

Among 2012 innovations from TRW Automotive, based in Livonia, Michigan, USA, is a new capacitive touchpad sensor incorporating advanced handwriting recognition software to help drivers and passengers

Nanocoating for air filters

1 December 2012

The plasma enhancement of nonwovens for use as filter media can provide significant benefits.

C-Ply Bi-Angle for lower weight performance

1 December 2012

Paris-headquartered Chomarat received an Innovation Award at the recent JEC Americas Show in Boston (November 7-9th) for its C-Ply Bi-Angle material, developed in co-operation with Stanford and Hanyan

Clariant expands C6 technology range

1 November 2012

As one of the leading companies in the production of fabric repellency treatments, Clariant has increased its capacity to produce next-generation fluorochemicals at its plant in Gendorf, Germany.

Graphene nanoribbons the starting point for new CMIC

1 November 2012

BASF and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) have opened the Carbon Materials Innovation Center (CMIC) at BASF's Ludwigshafen site in Germany.

High tenacity new PPS yarns

1 November 2012

Performance Fibers is now polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) multifilament yarns at its plant in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, using Ticona's Fortron PPS resin.

Queen's recognition for QTCs

1 November 2012

Peratech has received the 2012 Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for its Quantum Tunnelling Composites (QTCs) technology.

'Bottom up' route to nanofibres

1 November 2012

A completely new method of inexpensively producing nanofibres for filter media has been developed by scientists at the University of Bayreuth and RWTH Aachen in Germany.

Nanofibres in hydrogel demonstrate homeostasis

1 November 2012

Sophisticated ways of maintaining stability in a changing environment - withstanding fluctuations in temperature, pH, pressure, and the presence or absence of crucial molecules - have been developed b

Pure silver partnership

1 November 2012

Huntsman Textile Effects and HeiQ have announced a strategic business alliance to promote the latter's Pure silver treatment which can effectively achieve the highest odour reduction efficiency wit

Sea/island route to nanofibre stability

1 November 2012

Japan's Teijin has produced the world's first 300-700 nm ultra-fine polyester nanofibre, as a result of continuous research and development.

Wearable Technology market to exceed $6 billion by 2016

1 November 2012

The increasing demand for actionable, real-time data in a range of applications is driving strong demand for wearable technology.

Beyond the e-book for Plastic Logic

1 November 2012

Founded by researchers from Cambridge University's Cavendish Laboratory, Plastic Logic is the developer of the plastic transistor technology which enables electronics to be manufactured on flexible or

Smart fabric, smart phone, smart information

1 November 2012

At the recent IZB International Suppliers Fair, a showcase for Volkswagen suppliers held in Wolfsburg, Germany (October 10-12), Portugese compay ERT Textil Portugal SA presented its Smart Assisted Dri

From UV to Infrared

1 November 2012

Brochier Technologies, based in Villeurbanne in the Rhone-Alpes province of France, continues to explore the potential of illuminating fabrics based on woven optical fibres.

Helical lasers for supermicro extrusion

1 November 2012

Novel supermicro fibres based on cellulose and cellulose-2.5-acetate have been made possible as the result of the laser drilling of superfine spinnerets through which these new fibres can be extruded.

Second Skin to meet health challenges

1 November 2012

A new research network called 'Second Skin' has been established by the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, to bring together experts from design, textiles, computing and health sciences t

Smart materials at IFAI

1 November 2012

At IFAI EXPO 2012, taking place at the Boston Convention Center in the USA from November 7-9, Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) is showcasing its extensive range of engineered woven, narrow fabrics, speciality

Nanocellulose and PLA combination benefits

1 November 2012

Nanocellulose, or wood fibre broken down to the nanoscale, mixed with a polymer results in a tough material and a purely natural product that could potentially replace synthetic petroleum-based fibres

Turning CO2 to new advantage

1 November 2012

Using CO2 as a feedstock for chemistry and polymers, with potential applications in future fabrics and composites, was the subject of a special conference which took place in Essen, Germany, from Octo

Australian patent for smart surface technology

1 November 2012

Alexium International has secured Australian patent number 2006290509: Method for Attachment of Silicon-containing Compounds to a Surface and for Synthesis of Hypervalent Silicon-compounds.

EcoBacksheet introduction

1 November 2012

BioSolar, the California-based developer of materials which reduce the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, a new product called EcoBacksheet.

NASA Tech Brief Award for Peratech

1 November 2012

Peratech has been presented with a Tech Brief Award by NASA in recognition of the role of its QTC technology in providing fingertip sensitivity for the Robonaut.

Research network to develop clothing to address chronic health conditions

1 November 2012

Academics from three UK universities have formed the Second Skin research network, which aims to design technologically enhanced textiles and "smart" clothing to address the needs of individuals with

Additive manufacturing first on Obama list

1 October 2012

A billion-dollar initiative by the US Obama administration - the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) - will see the foundation of a dedicated additive manufacturing institute as the f

Anti-theft electronic textiles

1 October 2012

A new kind of anti-theft system based on a woven fabric that triggers an alarm when penetrated by intruders has been developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microinteg

Thinfilm printed memory on sensors for medical devices

1 October 2012

The award-winning Addressable Memory developed by Thin Film Electronics ASA, of Oslo, Norway, has been chosen by a new FlexTech Alliance-funded project as a key component in a printed sensor platform

Sulzer technology boost for NatureWorks

1 October 2012

PLA fibres with reduced shrinkage and improved dimensional stability will result from the proprietary production equipment that is currently being shipped from Sulzer Chemtech in Switzerland to the Na

TshirtOS for wearable social messaging

1 October 2012

In a collaboration with Ballantine's, UK smart fabrics designer CuteCircuit has developed Tshirt OS - billed as the world's first wearable, shareable, programmable t-shirt.

New standards for integrated sensors

1 October 2012

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has finalised standards aimed at accelerating the proliferation of Bluetooth wireless technology sensors for measuring speed and cadence in running and cycli

Advanced polypropylene finishing

1 October 2012

Alexium has successfully demonstrated its Reactive Surface Technology (RST) treatments for functionalising temperature-sensitive polyolefins.

P2i award for electronics transfer

1 October 2012

P2i's Aridion liquid repellent nanocoating technology for high volume electronics manufacturing was judged 'Outstanding New Product/Service' at the Global Business Excellence (GBE) Awards.

3D printed racer with sharksin style

1 October 2012

An electric drive frame, a seat made from flax-based composites and a 'sharkskin' nose add distinctive style to the first racing car with a body which has been entirely 3D printed.

Sensors add to brand competition

1 October 2012

In a year of several key sporting events - most notably the London 2012 Olympic Games - the major brands in the summer sportswear industry are battling for market share.

New route for creating nanofibrillar cellulose fibres

1 October 2012

UPM-Kymmene Corporation, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, has developed a new method for fabricating fibre and film products and composites by introducing an aqueous gel of nanofibrillar cellulose

Para-aramids in black

1 October 2012

At September's China Composites Expo 2012 in Shanghai, Toho Tenax introduced two filament yarns - Twaron Black and Technora Black - both deep-black versions of high-modulus para-aramid fibres that wer

Smart Ready hubs from Bluetooth and Apple

1 October 2012

In reponse to consumer demand, Apple has added the Bluetooth v4.0 ecosystem to the iPhone5, iPod Nano and iPod Touch.

DIY Filtrete for water filtration

1 October 2012

3M is introducing a new line of do-it-yourself, plumbed-in Filtrete water filtration products.

Nike innovations for a summer of sport

1 October 2012

Nike, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, USA, has just secured four new global patents relating to the integration of sensors into its footwear.

Effective coating of catalytically active Ti02 onto textiles

1 October 2012

Clariant, headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland, has just secured a world patent in respect of photocatalytically active textiles for the removal and decomposition of organic and inorganic pollutants

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