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February 23, 2019 
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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 2019 Outdoor Retailer
Snow Show Jan 30 - Feb 1 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.
| SMARTMEDIC WITH KTU PRODUCE 'BUDDY' TO SAVE LIVES
The startup company, Smartmedic, together with scientists at the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, have produced a smart life-collar prototype which inflates in contact with water, thus keeping the head of its wearer above the surface.
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| MYANT LAUNCHES SKIIN SMART SHIRT AT CES 2019
Myant's Skiin Textile Computing platform integrates innovative sensor and actuator technology into the fabrics that surround us every day. This includes the world's first smart garment that delivers continuous, cuffless blood pressure monitoring in a comfortable and machine-washable polo shirt.
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| U.S. Department of Defense awards clothing contracts
The DOD announced awards of three fixed price contracts for combat shirts, and various types of coats. Awards range from about $9 million to $24 Million.
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| SUNBRELLA INTRODUCES NONWOVEN MARINE SEATING FABRIC
Sporting a luxuriously soft hand, the four-way Horizon stretch textile is offered in two distinct embossing patterns and a wide array of 30 colors.
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| DURASHINE STEALS THE SHOW AT PATTAYA BOAT SHOW
The new fabrics will be used for awnings, outdoor furniture, marine fabrics etc and are manufactured to withstand extreme weather conditions ranging from intense UV rays from the sun, heavy wind, rain etc.
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