Smart textiles

Belkin using Eleksen touchpads

1 December 2006

Belkin is employing textile touchpads supplied by Eleksen to enable its new SportCommand for iPod products.

Getting over 'stiction'

1 December 2006

One of the key challenges for scientists trying to manipulate matter at the nanoscale is overcoming the static friction - so-called "stiction" - and adhesion forces that effectively 'glue' small objec

Ethanol advance in organic nanotube production

1 December 2006

Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), has developed a new method for the mass-production of organic nanotubes.

Wireless system in ski gloves

1 December 2006

Reusch International has launched the 'Sonic Control' iPod-enabled glove for Autumn/Winter 2006/2007.

In brief

1 December 2006

A collection of brief news items from the December 2006 issue.

Turkish dyehouses take to Nansulate

1 December 2006

Industrial Nanotech's agent Kolorgen has reached an agreement with one of the largest dyehouses in Turkey for the application of the Nansulate coatings on all extreme temperature equipment.

Australia's nano needs nurture

1 December 2006

Australia's nanotechnology research strengths need nurturing to give the country a competitive edge, according to a new report.

Electrospinning PU nanofibres

1 December 2006

Texas Tech University researchers have developed a new polyurethane nanofibre manufacturing technique.

The race is on for true production-scale nanofibres

1 December 2006

In the market for filtration media, the many advantages of nanofibres have been well proven, and products coated with them have been introduced by all of the leading manufacturers in this field, inclu

eMagin displays for French Army

1 December 2006

Sagem Defense Securite has entered into a multi-year contract with eMagin Corp to provide the microdisplays for Felin, the French Army's integrated soldier system.

Belgian start-up with new track etched technology

1 December 2006

it4ip is a new start-up company based in Seneffe in Belgium specializing in track etching technology.

NC State patents new nanocoating

1 December 2006

A new and permanent nanocoating has been shown in laboratory tests to kill 99.9% of influenza viruses and 99.99% of vaccinia virus, which causes rash, fever, head and body aches.

A mouse in the hand

1 December 2006

A Canadian company, Mikamed Health Technologies Inc of Ontario, has combined a glove with the mouse used with a computer.

Nanotechnologies and smart textiles for industry and fashion

1 December 2006

Nanotechnologies and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion was title of a conference was organized by the Institute of Nanotechnology and held at the Royal Society, London, UK.Ian Holme summarizes s

Digital deposition is the future

1 November 2006

Although inkjet printing first appeared as a commercial tool for textile finishing some 15 years ago, its application to more technical applications including the finishing of fabrics and the depositi

Nanophase textile application kept under wraps

1 November 2006

Nanophase Technologies based in Romeoville, Illinois, USA, has announced the initial order for a new textile application that is being introduced to the industry on a global basis.

Shape memory from Schoeller

1 November 2006

Shape memory comes to fabrics with Schoeller of Switzerland's new c_change membrane technology.

EC backing for Digitex project

1 November 2006

Ten universities and 16 companies are taking part in the Euro12.7 million Digitex project on the development of hardware and software for the surface treatment of textile finishing at the nanoscale.

Strong growth in China nanocoating for U-Right

1 November 2006

Texnology Nano International says it now has the capacity to nanocoat a million items of clothing and home furnishings on a monthly basis at its ten-line plant in Nanchang, in Jiangxi Province, China.

Softswitch technology riding a second wave

1 November 2006

Over half a million Softswitch integrated textile controls have now been shipped worldwide in jackets made by brands such as Burton, O'Neill and Adidas.

pH in wipes could aid medics

1 November 2006

Having the ability to measure pH in a wipe without the need for a biopsy could provide clinicians with a rapid method for determining if a suspicious growth is malignant.

Turkish textile industry embraces Nansulate

1 November 2006

Industrial Nanotech, based in Naples, Florida, USA, has shipped its second significant and increased order of Nansulate coating liquid to Turkey's textile industry.

Nano-polyester to rival Merino wool

1 November 2006

Japan's Teijin has employed a patented new nanotechnology process to provide polyester with the properties of highly expensive superfine Merino wool.

Low-cost solar cells plant

1 November 2006

Nanosolar, a Silicon Valley start-up founded in 2001 to commercialize low-cost solar cells based on metal foils, has won US$100 million in funding to build a manufacturing facility in the San Francisc

Alltracel backing for new Czech Nanospider firm

1 November 2006

Alltracel Pharmaceuticals, the Irish medical technology company focused on the woundcare, oralcare and cardiovascular health markets, has established a joint venture with Elmarco of the Czech Republic

G-Tech's new wireless keyboard

1 November 2006

G-Tech, based in Waltham, Massachusettes, USA, and part of Goodhope Bags, is to market Eleksen's wireless fabric keyboard.

Nano-Tex markets growing

1 November 2006

Nano-Tex-treated bedsheets are to be sold in nearly 700 JCPenney stores in the USA.

P2i sees big potential in biotech and pharma

1 November 2006

P2i has this year been working with leading clothing companies and brands to put its cold plasma ion-mask coating onto items ranging from ties and handbags to suits and uniforms.

Nanofibres stop bleeding

1 November 2006

A self-assembling peptide solution that creates a nanofibre barrier is able to stop bleeding from wounds within 15 s, according to scientists in the US and Hong Kong.

Kenpo Jacket for iPod launch

1 November 2006

The Spring 2007 Kenpo Jacket for iPod collection was unveiled at the MAGIC show in Las Vegas in August this year.

Levi's launch for Fibretronic

1 November 2006

UK smart fabrics specialist Fibretronic is supplying Levi Strauss with the iPod control system for its new RedWire DLX jeans.

Textronics launches in the UK

1 November 2006

Textronics has recently expanded into the sports and consumer retail markets in the UK with its NuMetrex brand of body-monitoring clothing.

South Dakota plant for NanoSolve

1 November 2006

Zyvex, of Richardson, Texas, is to establish a nanomaterials prototyping facility at the Polymer Processing Center within the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Composites from NaturalNano

1 November 2006

NaturalNano has filed a US patent application for advances in the production of nanocomposites in the polymers and plastics industry.

Electrospinning the 'nanolab'

1 November 2006

Electrospinning is being employed for the fast and low-cost fabrication of nanoscale resonators.

EXO launches StormRider

1 November 2006

The new StormRider heated vest launched by Scottish company EXO features a climate control system.

Bagir wires its business suits

1 November 2006

High-end manufacturer of men's and women's tailored clothing Bagir is introducing the iPod business suit for men.

Portable electrospinning for future medical care applications

1 November 2006

A handheld electrospinning machine developed at Marburg University in Germany could prove an invaluable tool in future wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Ontario display for IFM

1 November 2006

International Fashion Machines Inc has created three interactive textile/light works which are currently being exhibited at The Ontario Science Center.

In brief

1 November 2006

A collection of brief news items from the November 2006 issue.

People

1 November 2006

A collection of news items about key people from the November 2006 issue.

Nanophase textile application kept under wraps

1 November 2006

Nanophase Technologies based in Romeoville, Illinois, USA, has announced the initial order for a new textile application that is being introduced to the industry on a global basis.

Shape memory from Schoeller

1 November 2006

Shape memory comes to fabrics with Schoeller of Switzerland's new c_change membrane technology.

EC backing for Digitex project

1 November 2006

Ten universities and 16 companies are taking part in the Euro12.7 million Digitex project on the development of hardware and software for the surface treatment of textile finishing at the nanoscale.

Strong growth in China nanocoating for U-Right

1 November 2006

Softswitch technology riding a second wave

1 November 2006

Over half a million Softswitch integrated textile controls have now been shipped worldwide in jackets made by brands such as Burton, O'Neill and Adidas.

pH in wipes could aid medics

1 November 2006

Having the ability to measure pH in a wipe without the need for a biopsy could provide clinicians with a rapid method for determining if a suspicious growth is malignant.

Turkish textile industry embraces Nansulate

1 November 2006

Industrial Nanotech, based in Naples, Florida, USA, has shipped its second significant and increased order of Nansulate coating liquid to Turkey's textile industry.

Detecting composites damage with nanotube networks

1 November 2006

Two University of Delaware researchers have discovered a way to detect damage within advanced fibre composite materials by using a network of carbon nanotubes.

Low-cost solar cells plant

1 November 2006

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