New technique could enable the creation of a variety of fiber-based electronic and photonic devices. By David L. Chandler What do saltwater taffy and smart textiles have in common? Until recently, probably nothing. But scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a way to “pull” fibers—in a manufacturing process akin to making [...]
New cloak provides best protection yet. According to an article by Alexander Movchan published in January 2012 by the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K., “Cloaking devices made of a composite of soft and hard materials can divert elastic vibrational waves around an object as though it wasn’t there.” The accomplishment Movchan [...]
The market for products utilizing flexible components is growing rapidly. By Dr. Harry Zervos As more flexible devices are available, the need for better performing barriers and encapsulation materials at lower cost intensifies. The stringent requirements make this a difficult task for some applications, although others with less intensive demands are already appearing in the [...]
The coated textiles industry is currently in a state of flux as new markets are emerging and traditional processes (and partnerships) are being adapted in response. By Adrian Wilson A wide range of coating technologies and processes were showcased and explained at the 2012 International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL) held in Valencia, [...]
More imaginative approaches will drive wearable electronics markets in the future. By Marie O’Mahony What are the most intriguing developments in your area of advanced textiles? One of the most exciting areas for me has been smart materials and systems. These have been around for a number of years, but are only now starting to [...]
Industry support for university researchers can help drive new developments in advanced textiles markets. By Amit Kapoor What are the most exciting or intriguing developments in the industry in advanced technologies? First Line Technology primarily develops and manufactures products for the U.S. Department of Defense and first responders, so some of the most intriguing developments [...]
E-textile technology for personal safety and health applications will someday provide smart garments for everyday wear. By Tom Martin What are the most exciting or intriguing developments in the industry in advanced textiles? The most exciting development is the potential for textiles to sense and respond to their environments and situations. In particular, integrating sensors [...]
Medical textiles meet the growing need for protection and comfort in health care apparel. By Ben Favret What are the newest, most exciting or intriguing developments in the industry in advanced textiles? Active barrier protective fabrics are a game changer for medical textiles and a tremendous leap forward because they provide vital protection to health [...]
Photovoltaic fabric structures add function to form and energy to aesthetics. By Janice Kleinschmidt Power is literally in the hands of today’s fabric structure makers—and the forecast looks bright for any fabric-related business that looks to the sun for advantage. “I think every fabric product manufacturer in the future is going to be selling power [...]
Suppliers of performance fabrics respond to wide-ranging inventory demands and customer needs. By Jan Brenny There are as many different “performance” fabrics as there are needs in the marketplace. To fulfill those needs as quickly and completely as possible, suppliers collaborate with customers and capitalize on strengths. Performance fabric suppliers range from those that offer [...]
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