29 May 2009, Elon, NC – Scientists at the Hohenstein
Institute have created a unique textile testing methodology that allows
manufacturers to evaluate the effects their fabrics may have on the people who
wear them. Scientists at Hohenstein’s Institute for Hygiene and Biotechnolo...
15 September 2008, Hamilton, New Zealand - Take two
identical garments – both attributed to the same designer. It is impossible to
distinguish between the two articles. The same fabric was used, the same
colour, the same pattern. Even the label looks the same…
However one is rea...
13 August 2008, USA - Fastskin suits significantly reduced
drag, decreased energy cost and increased distance per stroke in competitive
swimmers, according to a study published recently in Medicine & Science in
Sports & Exercise, the official scientific journal of the American College...
20 June 2008, Wakayama, Japan – Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd has
participated in collaborative research on clothing for use in spacecraft using
its Wholegarment knitting technology.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency implemented the Open
Lab system in June 2004 as a scheme to realize a mechani...
Funding to accelerate
commercial roll-out of revolutionary ion-mask super-hydrophobic treatment
14 April 2008, Oxford, UK - ion-mask, the revolutionary
super-hydrophobic treatment from P2i Ltd, has attracted substantial investment
from Unilever Ventures.
The additional funding will allow P2i to...
Dr Tilak Dias is Senior Lecturer in Knitting Technology at the University of Manchester’s School of Materials. Through Engineered Fibre Structures Ltd, he consults to industry on a broad range of textiles based subjects, including electro-textiles. The following is a synopsis of his curriculum...
November
2007 – Ede, Netherlands - TANATEX Chemicals proudly presents their new and
innovative finish for apparel and fashion: Easy Stretch. Easy Stretch is a
concept finish and is basically applicable on both knits and fabric and is more
or less fibre-independent.
As the name already imp...
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