March 2013

  • Published On: March 15, 2013

    The Teijin Group announced that it will showcase a range of environmental products and technologies at the Eco-products International Fair (EPIF), Asia’s largest environmental show, which will take place at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from March 14 to 16. The Teijin Group (booth AB07-1) will present solutions using [...]

  • Published On: March 14, 2013

    A new version of Fibertect®, a nonwoven decontamination wipe created by researchers at Texas Tech University, has proven more viable at cleaning up a nerve chemical surrogate than the decontamination substance currently used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), which is currently being phased out. Seshadri Ramkumar, lead investigator on the project and inventor [...]

  • Published On: March 13, 2013

    The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) will hold a one-day symposium on textile recovery entitled “Collecting Textiles: Make It Work for Your Community” on Tuesday, April 2nd at the Nathan Hale Inn & Conference Center at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn. The goal of the workshop is to provide municipalities, recycling coordinators, colleges and [...]

  • Published On: March 12, 2013

    Phifer Inc. has announced two new colors and a wider width option to the SheerWeave® Style 7000 blackout fabric line. Canvas, a soft taupe, and Cocoa, a rich, deep brown hue, join Style 7000’s lineup of decorator colors. The new 118-inch width option expands the versatility of Style 7000 for fabrication into larger roller shade [...]

  • Published On: March 11, 2013

    Kraig Biocraft Laboratories enters third phase of Monster Silk™ pilot production program Kraig Biocraft Laboratories enters third phase of Monster Silk™ pilot production program Phase three launches after successful first two stages. Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. has launched stage three of its pilot production program. The program is designed to run in three stages, each [...]

  • Published On: March 8, 2013

    Held in conjunction with the Techtextil North America Show, the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) is holding an ‘Advancement in Manufacturing Technology’ conference on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel. The event is designed to educate and inform sewn products executives and manufacturing managers on the latest and [...]

  • Published On: March 7, 2013

    Camira’s hemp fabric has been accepted into the Material ConneXion library of innovative materials. “Camira is extremely proud our hemp fabric has been recognized by the independent judging panel to achieve the environmental credentials required to be successfully accredited to the Material ConneXion Certificate of Excellence,” said Paul Bennotti, director of business development for Camira. [...]

  • Published On: March 6, 2013

    Olympic Tent’s rental company clients now have direct access to the 76-year-old manufacturing company. The change allows clients to directly order from the factory for the first time since the 1990s. Owner Scott Sutherland said, “This is an exciting change and a tremendous improvement for our clients because we have removed an expensive and cumbersome [...]

  • Published On: March 4, 2013

    The U.S. Small Business Administration launched its 2013 Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative, formerly known as e200, in 27 cities and communities across the country. Since 2008 the initiative has trained more than 1,300 small business owners in underserved communities and continues to expand its impact helping small businesses grow and create jobs. The city [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2013

    Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. announced the addition of Sub-Suede and Universal Knit 400 FR to its Northern Lights™ line of sublimation fabrics. Sub-Suede is a polyester suede fabric and is compatible with both dye sublimation transfer printing and dye sublimation direct printing. Transfer printing produces suede-like feel while direct printing results in a plush, [...]