Large enough to cover half the ice sheet at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., the “More Than Names” flag took 18 hours to fold in order to transport to the arena. Photo: Rhonda Morgan WCCO, a Minneapolis, Minn., television station, wanted to recognize members of the military in a way [...]
Nagasaka’s “Boingboing” installation consists of free-standing structures crafted from optical fiber and Kinnasand’s white WAVER textile. Photos: © Nacása & Partners Ask an architect whose natural medium is hard materials to create a design using soft fabrics and the result is going to be interesting. That was the case when Tokyo-based Jo Nagasaka [...]
The flood protection panel inflates quickly and stays pressurized for weeks. Photos: Lee Barnfield Flood Sense, a supplier of residential, commercial and industrial flood protection products and services in the United Kingdom, was interested in a new kind of inflatable product that could be used to protect against flooding in homes and businesses. [...]
Soufflet, a remote-controlled inflatable pillow, adjusts as you wish with the touch of a switch. Photo: Dan Sayag Attempting to prop yourself up in a chair or bed with traditional pillows can be frustrating, especially for someone who is immobile due to injury or other physical limitations. Bina Baitel Studio, Paris, France, has [...]
The Condition Black Jacket is extra rugged to enhance an athlete’s physical and cognitive performance in extreme conditions. Athletes are always looking for new ways to push the limits of endurance and test their physical and psychological mettle. It’s no secret that the right clothing can affect performance, protect against the elements and [...]
Uni-Systems LLC used TENARA® 4T40HF Architectural Fabric by SEFAR® AG for the retractable canopy that covers the outdoor patio at Louie Bossi’s Ristorante in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photos: Susan (Suki) L. Finnerty, YachtingToday.TV. When it comes to fun and relaxation in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., East Las Olas Blvd. is the place to be. [...]
Fabric made from old currency feels soft but is stiff, enabling it to be used on furniture and other applications such as wallpaper. Photos: photography.angelamathis In a reversal of the old fairy tale about turning straw into gold, artist Angela Mathis has turned money into fabric. With what she has named her Value [...]
A Tensotherm™ lightweight membrane can be advantageous for small to long-span applications—it limits the need for a heavy supporting structure, minimizing material usage and cost. Photos: Birdair Inc. There’s always something going on at the John J. Dillon Field House at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md. The 30,300-square-foot facility is used [...]
Unifi has recycled more than4 billion plastic bottles into products people wear and use every day. Photos: Unifi Inc. These days, there are many reasons to keep that plastic water bottle out of the trash—especially when it can be turned into recycled fiber that can be made into shirts, blankets, artwork and other [...]
HUMskin, used to study human-textile interactions, has many of the same physiological properties as human skin. A silky blouse, a cozy sweater, Egyptian cotton sheets—they all feel good to wear or wrap yourself in. There is a science behind how different textiles feel on the body. Now, a European research project called Touché [...]
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