February 2015
- Published On: February 9, 2015
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 updates take effect April 1. Test criteria for OEKO-TEX Standard 100 product certification in 2015 have been updated and will take effect on April 1. The International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology (OEKO-TEX) researches global regulations that call for reduction or elimination of toxic or harmful [...]
- Published On: February 6, 2015
First real-life deployment of D-air®Ski tested by FIS athlete. In collaboration with the International Ski Federation (FIS), Italian retail firm Dainese S.p.A. developed the D-air Ski, a device designed to improve the safety of alpine ski racers, specifically in speed disciplines. The wearable device uses Dainese’s D-air technology, an intelligent protection system that detects dangerous [...]
- Published On: February 5, 2015
Enables identification of ELS pima cultivars, distinguishing country of origin. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a “Methods for Genotyping Mature Cotton Fibers and Textiles” patent to Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (APDN) for its pimaTyping authentication of extra long staple (ELS) or pima cotton-based products. Unlike APDN’s fiberTyping® patent that identifies the genetic [...]
- Published On: February 4, 2015
Roland printers used to produce wraps, graphics for racecars, transport vehicles, pit equipment. Leading NASCAR race team Richard Childress Racing (RCR) has renewed its partnership with Roland DGA Corp. through 2019. RCR uses Roland wide-format printers and printer/cutters to produce wraps and graphics for the organization’s racecars, transport vehicles, trailers and pit support equipment. The [...]
- Published On: February 3, 2015
Several manufacturers call IFAI’s INFOcentral throughout the year, looking for suppliers.
- Published On: February 3, 2015
Members of the Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI) recently received an in-depth market research report.
- Published On: February 3, 2015
Agility Recovery and SBA to host free webinar Feb. 10. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will partner with Agility Recovery to provide tips on creating a crisis communications plan using social media. The free webinar will be held Feb. 10 from 2-3 p.m. EST. From snow storms to a power outage or in-house crisis, [...]
- Published On: February 3, 2015
Fabric showcase submissions due Feb. 13. The Specialty Fabrics Review annual Fabric Showcase, scheduled for the April and May 2015 issues, will focus reader attention on the special benefits and advantages of the new fabrics available to them from industry suppliers. This is an opportunity for all fabric manufacturers and distributors to get the word [...]
- Published On: February 2, 2015
Allen Swers died this week having created a legacy of innovative thinking and perseverance that helped to revolutionize the Sunbrella brand and the entire outdoor products industry.
- Published On: February 1, 2015
The third generation has assumed leadership of family-owned Hoover Canvas Awnings, West Palm Beach, Fla. Matthew Carroll, son of James E. Carroll Jr., Hoover’s president and an ATA Certified Master Fabric Craftsman, is taking over the company with plans to revitalize its image and scope. He has introduced a name change—Hoover Architectural Products—to call out [...]
