Spider Silk: Potential Unleashed
Spider silk technologies developed at the University of Notre Dame jointly with Kraig Biocraft Laboratories and the University of Wyoming are heading toward commercial availability.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
January 30, 2012
Quality Fabric Of The Month: Harris Tweed For A New Generation
Harris Tweed, handwoven and finished in Scotland's Outer Hebrides islands, is being offered in updated styles that are being used in new ways.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
December 6, 2011
Dry Wicking
Columbia Sportswear's Omni-Wick™ EVAP technology features hydrophobic microparticles that enable accelerated wicking and evaporation of perspiration.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
October 18, 2011
Recycling Energy While You Sleep
Ironman® home textile products marketed by T3 Recovery Products™ and manufactured by Novo Textiles Co. feature Hologenix's Celliant® regenerative healing technology.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
September 20, 2011
Resilience In Denim
Denim North America's everFLEX dual core technology offers improved recovery and strength for stretch jeans and denim leggings while retaining the comfort of cotton next to the skin.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
August 12, 2011
Selective Filtration
Metal-organic framework molecules bonded to cellulose and other fibers can selectively capture toxic gases, providing protection to military personnel and first responders working in toxic environments.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
July 19, 2011
Proactive Protection For Chainsaw Operators
HORST, a textile-based electronic active cut-prevention system developed by Hohenstein Institute and University of Bremen researchers, automatically turns off a chainsaw before its blade makes contact with the protective clothing worn by its operator.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
June 21, 2011
Flax Unshackled
CRAiLAR® Flax, processed using a proprietary enzyme treatment, feels like cotton and can be blended with cotton for various apparel uses.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
May 16, 2011
A Matter Of Balance
Litrax's Dry-Balance® technology incorporates pyrolized bamboo particles and several minerals to offer body temperature balance and moisture transport.
Janet Bealer Rodie, Managing Editor
April 22, 2011