Smart textiles

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.

New funding for d3o labs

1 July 2008

The Entrepreneurs Fund BV , Stonefund NV of Belgium and US-based Longbow Holding have increased their investment in d3o labs, the manufacturer of d3o flexible impact protection and are joined by a sel

Patented system for embedding nanofibres in nonwoven webs

1 July 2008

Irema of Germany has developed a process for embedding nanofibres into nonwoven fabrics during their actual manufacture.

BMW adds drape

1 July 2008

A concept car unlikely to transfer to a showroom near you any time soon has caught the attention of the global media.

More bullet stopping power with Kevlar XP

1 July 2008

DuPont's latest Kevlar XP is a new patented technology that provides ballistic and trauma protection in a more comfortable body armour solution.

Textronics will go simple for mass market

1 July 2008

At the IFAI Advanced Textiles conference in Berlin (12-13 June), Qaizar Hassonjee, founder and Chief Development and Commercial Officer for Textronics, announced that the company was broadening its re

Future stadiums could generate considerable energy

1 July 2008

The Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium roof in Stuttgart, Germany, would have the capacity to generate an annual output of 730,000 kWh of power if the latest photvoltaic flexibles were integrated into the PTFE/

Coated fabric strips as portable mercury detectors

1 July 2008

A filter fabric with a new smart coating can be employed to instantly detect the presence of mercury at or below the drinking water standard set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Bluesign for Sympatex

1 July 2008

Sympatex Technologies GmbH, headquartered in Unterfohring, Germany, has achieved Bluesign certification for its membranes.

Nano-based deodorant from Toray

1 July 2008

Toray Industries has developed a nanotechnology-based deodorant material for clothing applications such as sportswear and work uniforms called Mushon.

Phase change software from BASF

1 July 2008

BASF is introducing new software, PCM Express, that makes it possible for architects, planners and house builders to calculate the advantages of using phase change materials (PCMs) in buildings.

Rohm and Haas teams with NaturalNano

1 July 2008

New York-headquartered NaturalNano has forged a partnership with Philadelphia-based Rohm and Haas Company, a leader in speciality materials, to explore the development of polymers with enhanced proper

Unilever backing for P2i

1 June 2008

P2i has secured substantial additional funding to allow it to accelerate the introduction of its ion-mask technology across its chosen market segments and expand its operations to maximise market pene

Nanofibre facility at University of Manchester

1 June 2008

The Textiles and Paper group in The School of Materials at the University of Manchester in the UK is set to benefit from a new cutting edge nanofibre production facility.

Pneumatic comfort for first class flyers

1 June 2008

At the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Swiss fabrics specialist Lantal exhibited three prototypes of a new business class seat employing adjustable pneumatic technology.

New nanofinish cuts fluorochemicals

1 June 2008

Victor Group, headquartered in Quebec, Canada, is to be the exclusive mill distributor of GreenShield - an eco-friendly nanotechnology-based stain and water repellent developed by G3 Technology Innova

Inteltex project looks at conductive polymer composite potential

1 June 2008

Innovation is critical to the survival of European nonwovens said Gerd Ries, chairman of EDANA, the industry organisation responsible for the recent INDEX08 nonwovens show in Geneva, Switzerland.

Nanoclays lose weight and add performance for Yamaha

1 June 2008

Among products recognised for innovation at the JEC Composites show in Paris was the WaveRunner personal watercraft which employs lightweight NanoXcel composite material developed by Yamaha Motor and

Merger strengthens region's advanced processing

1 June 2008

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and the Centre of Excellence for Nano, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps), are to merge with immediate effect in a move that reinforces the North East region

Phase change for military vehicles

1 June 2008

UK automotive textiles supplier Exmoor Trim is introducing a range of temperature regulating Outlast products for vehicles.

Hohenstein study on microcapsules in textiles

1 June 2008

Microcapsules play a vital role in drug delivery systems designed to transfer substances from textiles on to and into the skin.

Pi cross-section 3D woven profiles

1 June 2008

Biteam AB, the pioneer of 3D-weaving technologies, has developed the first ever fully 3D woven family of Pi () cross-sectional profiles.

Keeping the lid on without discomfort

1 June 2008

A new product designed to dry and freshen crash helmets has been developed by Matrix Development Technology (MDT) in the UK.

STELLA has stretchable technologies for a range of new products

1 June 2008

Three different basic technologies for stretchable electronics have now been developed as part of the multi-company EU-backed STELLA project: The Stretchable Copper Board (SCB) is based on a polymer s

Protection in record freefall

1 June 2008

At the end of May, Frenchman Michel Fournier will attempt to drop out of the stratosphere in a free fall jump from an altitude of 130,000 feet - 40 kilometres - above the plains of Saskatchewan, Canad

Greener NanoSphere formulation introduced

1 June 2008

Following the announcement of the strategic distribution partnership between Schoeller Technologies AG and Clariant, the companies have worked together to bring a new NanoSphere finish to the market.

Growth in nanotech products

1 June 2008

The global market for nanotechnology was worth $11.6 billion in 2007 and is expected to increase to $12.7 billion in 2008 and $27 billion by the end of 2013, according to a new report.

3D malaria fighter

1 June 2008

For decades, BASF says it has been committed to the fight against malaria and other tropical diseases.

No-sew behind VitalJacket and LZR

1 June 2008

The success of the latest Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit is in part down to the No-sew Technology developed by Petratex Confeccoes of Portugal.

New options explored with NanoSpider

1 June 2008

The vast amount of research and development work currently being carried out worldwide into nanofibre production was emphasised at a recent conference held by Elmarco - the developer of NanoSpider tec

T-shirts will be talking in two years: Philips

1 June 2008

In the next stage of its Lumalive development, Philips aims to unveil a "truly electronic textile" product within two years, and while there are still obstacles to be overcome, believes they are not i

Disruptor recognition

1 June 2008

At the recent Index nonwovens show in Geneva, Switzerland, Ahlstrom claimed the Innovation Award in the Nonwovens Rollgoods category for Disruptor.

NanoAg+ for hospital protection

1 June 2008

Hill-Rom is to incorporate NanoHorizon's antimicrobial technology into its patient support surfaces.

New PE fibre out-performs para-aramids

1 June 2008

A new high strength melt spinning polyethylene fibre with superior lightness and cut resistance has been developed by Japan's Toyobo.

Auxetic behaviour of nanotubes

1 June 2008

When most materials are stretched in one direction, they get thinner in the other directions - like a rubber band.

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