October 2013

  • Published On: October 17, 2013

    Chomarat, a family-owned textile group with an international distribution, is rolling out the world premiere of a new line of biobased coated fabric called OFLEX™ Bio-based, made from Gaïalene® produced by Roquette. Chomarat, specializing in coated textiles, has developed biobased "Thermoplastic PolyOlefins" (TPOs) by using Gaïalene®, a sustainable thermoplastic plant-based resin. This resin, made from [...]

  • Published On: October 16, 2013

    The award-winning life science and high-performance fabric company PurThread Technologies, Durham, N.C., has announced that it has fully completed the process to be officially designated a bluesign® system partner. This elite status ensures manufacturers, consumers and retailers that PurThread acts as a responsible part of the textile supply chain and works to continuously improve environmental [...]

  • Published On: October 15, 2013

    Resilience is key this year when it comes to the delivery of humanitarian and development aid, which is why AidEx 2013 will feature innovative programs, exhibitors and products with the aim of better preparing countries for crises. Currently the number and scale of global emergencies are growing at an alarming rate, whilst at the same [...]

  • Published On: October 14, 2013

    TenCate Advanced Armour, Almelo, The Netherlands, has developed the world's lightest insert for protecting against one of the most common gun threats globally—the AK47 Mild Steel Core. The new TenCate Multi-light™ ultra lightweight ballistic solution offers unmatched protection and user comfort to soldiers and law enforcement personnel while still ensuring high tactical mobility. The 750-square-centimeter [...]

  • Published On: October 11, 2013

    Opening of office in Germany and first-time presence at K Fair highlight emphasis on Europe. Techmer PM, Clinton, Tenn., a major producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, is increasing its focus on expansion opportunities in the European market as part of its long-term growth strategy. To capitalize on the [...]

  • Published On: October 10, 2013

    Leading textile manufacturer Designtex, New York, N.Y., has launched an upholstery line that’s so green, it’s gold—achieving the first third-party verified gold level certification under the facts™ ecolabel developed by the Association for Contract Textiles (ACT). This certification recognizes the three styles of the Gold Standard collection—Concept, Pop Art, and Precision—as meeting stringent criteria for [...]

  • Published On: October 9, 2013

    J. Ennis Fabrics and Pará SPA have decided to end their North American distribution agreement. J. Ennis Fabrics will continue to provide Tempotest® until December 13, 2013. “Tempotest products overlap with our Sunbrella® solution-dyed acrylic line and duplicates inventory in this category. We needed to make this difficult decision to further our long-term vision of [...]

  • Published On: October 7, 2013

    Toho Tenax Co. Ltd., the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, has announced that its German subsidiary Toho Tenax Europe GmbH received the 2013 AVK Innovation Award in the category of Innovative Products for its newly developed high-efficiency production technology for thermoset carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The technology, called Part [...]

  • Published On: October 4, 2013

    Designed with fabrics from Gore and Milliken to provide enhanced weather protection. The Combat Woodland Jacket (CWJ), manufactured by Short Bark Industries, Vonore, Tenn., and designed with fabrics made by W.L. Gore and Milliken, was recently authorized to wear by the United States Marine Corps. The comfortable, lightweight and windproof soft shell jacket, currently being [...]

  • Published On: October 3, 2013

    Unique domestic manufacturing capabilities provide technically advanced textiles. Burlington Industries LLC, Greensboro, N.C., a division of International Textile Group (ITG), has announced that it has been awarded a $5.3 million contract to supply micro denier polyester fabrics to the U.S. Air Force for use in physical training (PT) shorts. These fabrics will be produced at [...]