Cut-Tex® PRO is a durable, high-performance, cut-resistant fabric exceeding the maximum EN388 level 5 cut resistance of 20N by 139 percent. It is made of a combination of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and other technical fibers weaved by special high-density knitting machines. Designed for uniform and tactical apparel manufactures, Cut-Tex PRO is as flexible [...]

Starck expressed his creative philosophy about his Le Nuage cloud forms: “Water, minerals, bacteria, pollen … all that is vital is there [in clouds]. [Clouds are] translucent, bright, seemingly lighter than air. The cloud, ours, that of Montpellier, is [of] the same water.” Photos: Philippe Starck. Roxim Group, a property development and management company [...]

Headliner, Tyvek® and colored pouch fabrics are specifically designed to transport Class A automotive finished goods. Headliner is a 12 oz./yd.², 4-ply laminate available in 60-inch-wide rolls and featuring ABC Industries’ signature blue-brushed tricot material on milky clear reinforced laminated vinyl. Tyvek offers low abrasion and easy cleaning. The white Tyvek on milky clear vinyl [...]

Incoming ATA board chair Katie Bradford takes the helm, using business expertise and networking know-how to lead the association. "I believe good leadership encourages participation and embraces differences,” says Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM, incoming chair of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and owner and president of Custom Marine Canvas, Noank, Conn. “ATA membership is made [...]

Synchronized swimming, a combination of aquatics, dance and gymnastics, involves elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music. The sleek, scant and beautifully colored suits printed with Epson technology take the USA Synchro team a long way from the synchronized swimming made popular by National Amateur Athletic Union champion swimmer Esther Williams during WWII. [...]

The ball was constructed from PVC-coated polyester, chosen because its surface was both impermeable to air and also high-frequency weldable, which meant quick and easy fabrication. When inflated, the black matte PVC fabric was wrapped entirely in a net made of polypropylene. Photos: Victor Frankowski Architen Landrell Associates created a giant inflatable disco [...]

Agion Active XL™ and Lava XL™ technologies from Sciessent are designed to provide longer-lasting, self-regenerating odor control for some of the most challenging applications, capturing body odor on everything from sweat-soaked apparel to hunting gear. Lava XL, a standalone odor adsorption product and key component of Agion Active XL, goes beyond just attracting and adsorbing [...]

Sensoria is already expanding its line of smart garments beyond its first product, the Sensoria Sock. Photo: Sensoria Inc. Interest, investment and applications in wearables show robust growth. With wearable technology continuing to thrive, ATA’s Advanced Textiles Conference in Anaheim, Calif., in October offered attendees a variety of opportunities to learn about the [...]

How fabric technology is protecting rescuers against ever-more-dangerous situations. On the hot summer day in 2013 when 19 experienced firefighters lost their lives, the Yarnell Hill fire, northwest of Phoenix, Ariz., spanned 8,400 acres. The trees were dry, the humidity was low and the wind suddenly turned, cutting off escape and creating an inferno. The [...]

Ultrafabrics’ Indoor/Outdoor collection offers 40 colors of polyurethane upholstery fabric in four collections: Cora, Brisa®, Brisa® Distressed and Promessa. Greenguard certified and designed for maximum durability, the fabrics feature solar endurance properties that withstand extended periods of direct sunlight exposure without fading or spotting, and climate control technology that protects against temperature change. Other properties [...]