Smart textiles

Sensor tape technology to track explosive blasts

1 September 2008

Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), has been selected by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and prototype, all-printed, disposable, blast dosimeters.

PP debut at Olympics

1 September 2008

A new metallocene based polypropylene (PP) fibre, produced under the trademark Dryarn by Aquafil, has been selected by fellow-Italian company Slam for use in the jersey for the national sailing team t

Smart synthetic turf system

1 September 2008

Sensors will be extensively employed in the new synthetic grass pitch installed for footbal club Heracles at Almelo in The Netherlands, to measure hours of play, impact on the pitch and the state of p

First DWR without fluorocarbon

1 September 2008

In close collaboration with Sympatex Technologies, textile finishing specialist Rudolf Chemie has developed the first fluorocarbon-free durable water repellant (DWR) treatment for textiles.

Printed electronics materials will be worth $11 billion by 2015

1 September 2008

The market for electronic inks and related substrate materials used in manufacturing printed electronics is expected to grow from a value of US$1.1 billion in 2008 to over $11 billion by 2015, acco

New funding for smart fabrics

1 September 2008

Yorkshire Forward is investing GBP165,000 in the Leeds, UK-based Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI) to develop a fabric that will have many commercial uses ranging from medical to pr

New R&D centre and multiple projects for Elmarco

1 September 2008

Elmarco has begun construction of a new research and development centre in the North industrial zone of Liberec, Czech Republic.

New QIO controls combine Elektex and SOFTSwitch

1 September 2008

Celio, the French men's ready-to-wear fashion brand, is launching the Celio Club Suit, the third iPod-ready men's suit following those from Marks & Spencer and Bagir introduced during 2007.

Smart add-ons for 3G iPhone

1 September 2008

Computer accessory protection specialist Tech 21, responsible for pioneering protection systems such as the patented LIPS - the Laptop Impact Protection System - is launching the iBand protector for t

Aspen Aerogels opens $30 million manufacturing plant

1 September 2008

Aspen Aerogels has opened a new, $30 million manufacturing facility in East Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Vectran fibre in Nike's Olympic running shoes

1 September 2008

Vectran fibre - the high-performance multifilament yarn spun from liquid crystal polymer by Kuraray America - is a key component in the new Nike Flywire technology.

PP sets sail at Olympics

1 September 2008

A new metallocene-based polypropylene (PP) fibre produced under the trademark Dryarn by Aquafil has been selected by fellow-Italian company Slam for use in the jersey for the national sailing team tha

Sensor tape technology to track explosive blasts

1 September 2008

Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), has been selected by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and prototype all-printed, disposable blast dosimeters.

Signalling a 'new wave' in health care provision

1 September 2008

Compact, wireless and power efficient body sensors that allow doctors to remotely monitor illnesses and injuries are said to be a step closer thanks to new research.

Printed electronic materials will be worth $11 billion by 2015

1 September 2008

The market for electronic inks and related substrate materials used in manufacturing printed electronics is expected to grow from a value of US$1.1 billion in 2008 to over $11 billion by 2015, accordi

BlastWrap airport order

1 September 2008

BlastGard International, the US creator of blast mitigation products and services, has secured a formal purchase agreement for 156 BlastGard MTR blast mitigated receptacles valued at over $700,000 for

New solar technologies will boost market says report

1 September 2008

The market for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) will reach a value of more than $4 billion by 2013 and surpass $8 billion in 2015, according to a new report from NanoMarkets.

Regatta opts for ion-mask

1 September 2008

European outdoor brand Regatta is to employ ion-mask enhancement from P2i in its ranges.

SmartSilver the choice for wool

1 September 2008

After extensive testing by the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), it has been determined that SmartSilver, manufactured by NanoHorizons, permanently guards wool fabrics against microbes that cause odou

Networking on design synergies

1 September 2008

Another Side of Fashion 2 is the second in a series of networking events highlighting the collaboration between Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and London College of Fashion in explori

Eight new grants for NEI nano projects

1 August 2008

New Jersey-based NEI Corporation has been awarded no less than eight Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from the US Department of Energy for developing new applications for nano

Nike+ expands from foot to wrist

1 August 2008

The new Nike+ SportBand is the latest evolution of Nike+ technology which allows runners to see their distance, pace, time and calories burned as they run.

Metallic nanoparticle integration into polymers

1 August 2008

NanoHorizons has been researching two potential new strategies for integrating metallic nanomaterials into synthetic and non-synthetic polymer systems.

UK's NHS seeks new technology to beat hospital bugs

1 August 2008

Textiles businesses which have products or technologies that could help prevent the spread of MRSA or similar infections are being asked to come forward to take part in a new NHS programme in the UK.

Nanofibre architecture to fight tooth decay

1 August 2008

Tissue-engineering strategies directed at mimicking the natural extracellular matrix have utilized synthetic and non-synthetic scaffolds to direct cell differentiation and matrix mineralization (in th

Fabrics to render toxic chemicals harmless

1 August 2008

Cornell fibre scientist Juan Hinestroza is working with the US government to create fabrics made of functional nanofibres that will decompose toxic industrial chemicals into harmless byproducts.

Biopac to integrate Zephyr BioHarness

1 August 2008

Zephyr Technology of Auckland, New Zealand, has signed a supply agreement with Biopac Systems of Goleta, California, USA, to supply it with the Zephyr BioHarness physiological monitoring device.

Republic launches Fibretronic iPod jacket

1 August 2008

UK high street retail chain Republic is the latest company to release an iPod jacket incorporating Fibretronic's five function keypad technology.

Tailored smart textiles courses from Ohmatex

1 August 2008

Smart textiles specialist Danish Ohmatex has developed a new, focused half-day workshop in response to demands from industry.

Nano-level changes in spunbonded nonwovens during plasma treatment

1 August 2008

Seshadri Ramkumar and his team at Texas Tech University have been exploring the nano-level changes which take place on spunbonded nonwovens during plasma treatment.

Inkjet deposition will change the face of textile finishing, TenCate predicts

1 August 2008

In January this year, TenCate acquired 75% of the shares of Xennia Technology, based in Cambridge in the UK, primarily in seeking to accelerate the opportunities for the use of inkjet technology in th

Assessing ultrafiltration media consistency

1 August 2008

The convenience of membrane-based molecular separations is widely accepted within the Bioscience industry and an intriguing application segment is the use of lab-scale ultrafiltration devices for the

Flexural and compression strength improvements in epoxy/carbon nanotube composites

1 August 2008

Nano-Proprietary subsidiary Applied Nanotech (ANI) based in Austin, Texas, USA, reports that it has achieved substantial improvements in the epoxy-based materials used in a variety of industries throu

Czech plasma nonwovens project

1 August 2008

Czech nonwovens manufacturer Pegas has entered into a co-operation with the Institute of Physical Electronics at Brno University and textile manufacturer Inotex to develop a new atmospheric plasma tre

Eight new grants for NEI nano projects

1 August 2008

New Jersey-based NEI Corporation has been awarded no less than eight Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from the US Department of Energy for developing new applications for nano

Perfecting a solar cell by adding imperfections

1 August 2008

New research shows that a film of carbon nanotubes may be able to replace two of the layers normally used in a solar cell - with improved performance at a lower cost.

New DuPont protective garments

1 August 2008

DuPont has introduced a new protective garment featuring a back panel made of its ACT (Advanced Composite Technology) fabric with the front and sleeves made entirely from Tyvek fabric.

Big names back project for eco-assessment of engineered materials

1 August 2008

Granta Design has announced the launch of a new collaborative project, the Environmental Materials Information Technology (EMIT) Consortium, which will target materials and process decisions that cont

Thin-film photovoltaics a $20 billion market by 2015

1 August 2008

The thin-film photovoltaics (TFPV) market will produce the equivalent of 26 gigawatts (GW) by 2015 and will generate well over $20 billion in revenues in that same time frame, according to a new repor

Testing on flexible organic PV cells

1 August 2008

The Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has verified that the Konarka's flexible organic-based photovoltaic (PV) solar cells demonstrate outstanding high lifetime after comprehensive envir

Technology team-up for BioSolar

1 August 2008

BioSolar has selected Connecticut-based Rowland Technologies as its manufacturing partner for full-scale production of the company's BioBacksheet solar cell component.

Hi-Tec and P2i promote ion-mask range

1 August 2008

Major high street sports brand Hi-Tec teamed up with P2i for July's OutDoor 2008 show in Friedrichshafen, Germany to demonstrate the lightweight, waterproof shoes Hi-Tec is set to launch as part of it

Kermel to camouflage French troops

1 August 2008

Protective clothing manufacturer Kermel is to supply its Kermel V50 and VMC40 camouflage fabrics to the French Army within the framework of the FELIN programme (Fantassins avec Equipements de Liaisons

POM adds strength to structures

1 August 2008

New Hostaform from Ticona is a long glass fibre acetal copolymer (POM) said to deliver better performance than standard reinforced thermoplastic polymers for use in a variety of structural application

Sustainable fabric structures a hot topic at architect event

1 August 2008

Some of the architecture industry's top experts will present a thought-provoking workshop on how fabric structures are becoming the next wave in building innovation at the Charlotte Hilton Hotel in Ch

Nansulate EPX now shipping

1 August 2008

Industrial Nanotech, headquartered in Naples, Florida, USA, has started shipping orders of its new Nansulate EPX product, following its introduction at the 25th International Textile Machinery Fair he

US legal challenge to nanosilver

1 July 2008

A coalition of consumer, health, and environmental groups has filed a legal petition with the US Environmental Protection Agency demanding that it use its authority to regulate pesticides to stop the

Solar bag for green executives

1 July 2008

Reware, the Washington DC-based manufacturer of the Juice Bags line of solar charging bags, has released the new Juice Bags ProFolio, a business bag that will charge cell phones, PDAs and other handhe

New production route for nanofilms

1 July 2008

A research team led by Stefan Mecking at the University of Konstanz has developed a new method for producing ultrathin polymer films for applications such as coating.

New study shows inhaling long, thin carbon nanotubes may result in asbestos-related disease

1 July 2008

A major new study suggests some forms of carbon nanotubes could be as harmful as asbestos if inhaled in sufficient quantities.

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