AATCC, based in Research Triangle Park, N.C., has developed a new digitally-printed Stain Release Replica for use with AATCC Test Method (TM) 130, Soil Release: Oily Stain Release Method. The new Stain Release Replica was developed by the association’s RA56 Stain Release Committee Task Force, which conducted testing of the replica across six different labs. [...]

Umbrella organization is designed to strengthen the German composites industry. The four major organizations within the German fiber-reinforced composites industry have announced the foundation of a joint umbrella organization at the Composites Europe 2013 trade fair: together they will form the trade association Composites Germany. The founding members of Composites Germany, based in Berlin, are [...]

Designtex, New York, N.Y., has announced that, for the fourth year in a row, it has operated as a carbon neutral company. The surface materials company assessed its full operational footprint and reduced or offset the greenhouse gas emissions associated with its business, resulting in a net-zero footprint. Susan Lyons, president of Designtex, says “Designtex [...]

Technical textiles are being used increasingly for the replacement of traditional materials in challenging applications, and their end uses are becoming increasingly diverse. As a result, manufacturers of needles and threads have been faced with the need to develop highly specified products, according to the global business information company Textiles Intelligence. Needles must be able [...]

During a special international edition of the COMS Young Technology Award, the judges awarded C-Voltaics with 5,000 euros. C-Voltaics was one of six international nanotechnology companies battling for the award at COMS 2013, an annual international conference on commercializing micro- and nanotechnology. COMS focuses primarily on entrepreneurship and marketable solutions, not just science and technology. [...]

Scientists observe the brains of test persons while wearing tight clothing—and significant differences appear in terms of alertness. In a pilot study on the neurophysiological perception of textiles on the skin, scientists at the Hohenstein Institute and at Neuromarketing Labs investigated thinking processes while test persons wear business underwear: the test winner was from German [...]

The Teijin Group’s high-performance polyester materials, including Nanofront high-strength ultra-fine nanofiber, are now used in All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) first- and business-class comforters and pillows. Passengers flying between Japan and either Europe or the U.S. will enjoy the comfort of these bedding items. Teijin’s Nanofront polyester nanofiber measures just 700 nanometers in thickness. The bedding [...]

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, a recognized leader in the production of specialty coatings and coated fabrics, has announced that the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has selected their company as the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year. Recipients of the Manufacturer of the Year Award continually strive for manufacturing excellence, make a positive economic impact, remain committed [...]