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December 12, 2018 
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North Carolina is steeped in a rich textile heritage. The state's textile history dates back to its cotton manufacturing era of the early 1800s. During the 20th century, a period of sustained growth bolstered the industry. And despite the economic downturn of the new millennium, today's textile industry in North Carolina has grown to become the largest and most prosperous textile state in the U.S., producing a wide range of textile products and supporting around 700 textile manufactures and a workforce of more than 42,000. In addition, the state leads the way in nonwoven research at North Carolina State University's college of Textiles. Considering this backdrop, it is not surprising that Messe Frankfurt GmbH has selected Raleigh, NC, as the host city for Techtextil North America 2019.
TRENDS Take a look at some of the great innovations
from the 2018 Outdoor Retailer
Summer Market July 23-26 in Denver featured in the FabricLink Network's Innovation Watch. Read More.
INDUSTRIAL FABRICS Techtextil North America 2017 saw a 40% increase in attendance. The FabricLink Network reviews several new products showcased for an array of industrial applications. Read More.
INDUSTRIAL FABRICS Drones weave moth-inspired pavilion from carbon fiber threads. The buildings of the future could be built with the help of drones. The unmanned aerial vehicles were put to the test in the University of Stuttgart's latest robotically constructed pavilion. Read More.
INDUSTRIAL FABRICS The 'Super Fibers' story: High Performance Liquid Crystal Aromatic Polyester (LPC) Fiber. From Kevlar™ to Vectran™ drill down to the history, advantages and the innovative application of the liquid crystal polymers have been spun into fibers and into the future of industrial fabrics. Read More.
| SEISMIC INTRODUCES POWERED CLOTHING
Seismic, an apparel company creating clothes to improve quality of life through quality of motion, has introduced its Spring 201 that fuses discreet robotics with textiles to create products that look and feel like apparel, but function more like an extension of the body.
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| ODLO, CLIM8 AND TWINERY DEVELOP I-THERMIC
I-Thermic is an intelligent heating performance midlayer which uses intelligent active heating technology to provide warmth in a safe, durable, stretchable, breathable and washable garment.
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| TARASAFE UNVEILS TARARC AGAINST ARC FLASH FIRES
Tarasafe has unveiled Tararc, a product line that protects against arc flash fires and delivers superior comfort through fabric and design innovation, without compromising the safety of its wearers.
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| U.S. Military working on more unity among uniforms
The U.S. Military will work to unify its uniforms as more branches of the Military work together. All have dress uniforms, as well as a wide gamut to fit the needs of warfighters in mountain, woodland and desert climates.
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| HEROES and collaborators
Behind every effective PPE are materials designed for specific and critical purposes.
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