Smart textiles

Positive benefits with Tixpref fabrics

1 August 2012

In order to help reduce cycle times in composites manufacturing, Victrex Polymer Solutions and Tissa Glasweberei AG have co-developed new composite fabrics to be marketed under Tissa's brand name Tixp

Trevira's new Moisture Control fibre

1 August 2012

Climate catastrophes have caused shortfalls in the supply of natural fibres, there have been increasing difficulties in the wool market and there is a growing global focus on sustainability.

Fibre craters for deeper black

1 August 2012

Clavella SN2000 is a new fibre developed by Kuraray in Japan which has more than a billion 'micro-craters' per square centimetre on its surface.

New additive aluminium composites

1 August 2012

Engineers from the University of Exeter have developed a new method for making three-dimensional aluminium composites by mixing a combination of relatively inexpensive powders.

Nano-enhanced carbon adds strength to boats

1 August 2012

US companies Zyvex Marine and Pacific Coast Marine are partnering to make the lightest and most durable doors, hatches and other marine closures by employing nano-enhanced carbon fibre.

New graphene-based material with smart fabrics potential

1 August 2012

What is believed to be the most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity has been invented by a team from the University of Exeter.

New Balance insoles with Nanofront

1 August 2012

Teijin is supplying its high-strength Nanofront polyester nanofibre for use in replacement insoles for running shoes made by New Balance.

Cycling safety with Dyneema

1 August 2012

Most common cycling outfits are made from a combination of regular polyester and Spandex, but while providing a good fit and freedom of movement, they don't provide any protection in the event of a cr

Commercial agreement for intelligent packaging

1 August 2012

Thin Film Electronics, a Norwegian developer of printed electronics, is to develop a flexible sensing platform for the packaging market with Bemis, a Fortune 500 supplier of flexible packaging.

TechnoTox project on nano behaviour

1 August 2012

Nanoparticles are now being employed to create products with totally new functionalities, including textiles from which dirt simply runs off or which have an anti-bacterial effect.

Energy efficient nanofibre lighting

1 July 2012

A new technology platform for the lighting industry based on nanofibres has been shown to provide substantial energy savings while producing aesthetically pleasing light.

Active wellbeing with Schoeller iLoad

1 July 2012

Cosmetotextiles - the integration of cosmetics into textiles, generally on the basis of microcapsules - will be worth Euro500 million by 2013, it is being predicted, and Schoeller reports that its iLo

New generation nylon ingredient

1 July 2012

A new technology for the production of adiponitrile (ADN) - a key ingredient for nylon 6.6 - is being launched by Invista.

Reflective membrane benefits

1 July 2012

A new range of composite fabrics combining spunbond nonwovens with reflective foils and metallised films has been launched by Don & Low, offering benefits in a number of end-use applications, nota

Nanocoating success with US textile mills

1 July 2012

Industrial Nanotech has recently completed initial installations of its Nansulate with several major US manufacturers in the paper and textile industries for insulation, surface protection and personn

Semiconductor-enriched carbon nanotubes for printed electronics

1 July 2012

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) has developed a new single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) product with an exceptionally high concentration of semiconducting SWCNT species.

New fabric can remove metal ion contaminants

1 July 2012

A nonwoven which selectively absorbs and separates metal ions from liquids has been developed in Japan.

Removing VOCs with carbon nanotubes

1 July 2012

Bioneer Corporation of South Korea has patented a system for removing organic compounds from air which is suitable for use in adsorption/catalytic incineration.

S-2 in demand

1 July 2012

AGY has increased production output of its S-2 Glass fibre reinforcements by 20% with the capability to further expand as market demand dictates.

Solar metal wall panel first

1 July 2012

Konarka's Power Plastic solar panels have been integrated into Dri-Design's metal rainscreen panels for building facade applications.

DuPont teams up with Nanocomp

1 July 2012

Nanocomp Technologies, the developer of performance materials and component products from carbon nanotubes (CNTs), has entered into a financial and strategic development relationship with DuPont.

Nanofibres for improved heat transfer in electronics

1 July 2012

Heat transfer for thermal management between two materials at different temperatures can often be accomplished by conduction, radiation and/or convection.

Customised CNT composites for EMI shielding

1 July 2012

Zyvex Technologies and NanoFabrix have formed a new partnership to develop and commercialise new composite materials.

P2i links up with UK Sport

1 July 2012

UK Sport, the nation's high performance sports agency, has announced an innovation partnership with P2i, the manufacturer of liquid repellent nanocoating technology, to help protect equipment and acce

Patent for nanoparticle treatment

1 July 2012

NanoHorizons, based in Bellefonte, Philadelphia, USA, has secured US Patent 8,183,167 B1 covering an antimicrobial and antifungal textile substrate with exceptional wash durability and efficacy.

Smoother ride with electro-active elastomers

1 July 2012

Electro-active elastomers capable of diminishing vibrations and extracting power from the environment are being developed by researchers in Germany.

3M invests in Zephyr

1 June 2012

3M New Ventures has invested in Zephyr Technology, a developer of real-time physiological monitoring solutions for well-being applications in healthcare, first responder, sports, military and industri

Teijin to launch aramid nanofibre products

1 June 2012

Teijin Techno Products reports the development of the world's first mass-producible aramid nanofibres offering reliable heat and oxidation resistance along with high quality.

Under Armour coldblack collection

1 June 2012

Clariant and Schoeller have helped US-based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack sportswear collection which displays advanced UV protection and reflection.

Micoach to feature in first US game

1 June 2012

Adidas and the US Major League Soccer have announced that the 2012 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 25 in Philadelphia will be the world's first 'smart football match' and will feature the new micoa

P2i expanding on all fronts

1 June 2012

Ombu Group has invested GBP6 million into liquid repellent nanocoating technology company P2i, as part of a GBP12 million funding round accelerating commercialisation and international growth.

Biophotonic sensors benefit from silk

1 June 2012

Silk-based nanomaterials are proposed as a significant component for improved biophotonic sensors in new world patent WO/2012/054121 secured byTufts University and the trustees of Boston University in

New comfort for heart monitoring harness

1 June 2012

Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute and Metrax GmbH, based in Rottweil, Germany, are currently working on developing a new harness to be worn in everyday use for monitoring and treating patients a

QTC sensors for easy VOCs detection

1 June 2012

Peratech is developing an electronic nose using its award-winning quantum tunnelling composite (QTC) material.

Duro nylon with Alexium FR protection

1 June 2012

Duro, one of the largest dyers, printers, finishers and distributors of textiles in the USA is to license Alexium's novel flame retardant (FR) treatment under an exclusive commercial agreement.

FiberTect technology for US Army evaluation

1 June 2012

First Line Technology has been awarded a contract for the further development of joint sensitive equipment wipes (JSEWs) from the US Army.

Booming business

1 June 2012

The Spill Control business is proving highly profitable for a number of nonwovens manufacturers and those specialist converters who turn them into oil sorbents.

Space Foundation hails aerogels

1 June 2012

The Space Foundation has inducted low-density, light-weight flexible aerogel insulating materials into its Space Technology Hall of Fame.

New developments with halloysite nanotubes

1 June 2012

It's been a busy year to date for Natural Nano, the developer of Pleximer naturally-occurring halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) which improve the performance properties of industrial polymers, plastics and

Carbon core for EM shielding

1 June 2012

ElectriPlast Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integral Technologies, is launching ElectriPlast-PBT/NiC as a new electrically conductive, resin-based material engineered to meet demanding elec

Getting into deep water with Dyneema DM 20

1 June 2012

DSM has introduced DM20, a new Dyneema fibre designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes which provide unrivalled strength, stiffness and durability.

Arovex carbon and graphene breaking records

1 June 2012

A bicycle wheel rim specifically for downhill mountain biking which employs nano-enhanced carbon fibres has been jointly developed by Zyvex Technologies and ENVE Composites.

Carbon benefits for tyres

1 June 2012

In its work in employing carbon nanomaterials to revolutionise other materials, Zyvex is introducing an advanced rubber technology called Zyvex Molecularly Engineered Rubber or ZyMER.

Kevlar testing in India

1 June 2012

DuPont has opened its latest ballistics testing facility in Hyderabad, India.

Hybrid 3D printing and printed electronics

1 May 2012

Stratasys and Optomec have successfully completed a joint development project to merge 3D printing and printed electronics to create the world's first fully printed hybrid structure.

A garment's fifth function

1 May 2012

More major sports brands will be launching undergarments with integrated sensor technology in 2012 and 2013, according to Mikko Malmivaara, Product and Marketing Manager with Finish textile and sensor

ePatch for health monitoring

1 May 2012

Danish tech company Delta has developed an ultra-low-power wireless platform for medical monitoring applications called ePatch.

Digital plaster reaches the wards

1 May 2012

The Sensium disposable digital plaster developed by UK company Toumaz is currently being trialled at a hospital in Los Angeles.

New ASTM C1728 Standard for Aerogel Insulation

1 May 2012

ASTM International recently issued a first-ever generic material specification for aerogel insulation.

Recognition for Heliatek's 'reverse OLEDs'

1 May 2012

Heliatek received the Materials Award at the recent IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2012 exhibition in Berlin for its organic solar film technology which promises to deliver a lighter, greener and

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