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December 9, 2024 
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U.S. Textile Leaders Urge Industry to Raise Voices NOW for Sake of Industry's Future - If you're a producer or supplier to the US textile and apparel industry, you know the sector in recent months has found itself in crisis mode --again. This is a Call to Action.
Researchers develop new non-woven fabric made from fungus: 'It's kind of futuristic' - If you want your clothing and upholstery to be eco-friendly and not animal-based, you'll soon have a new option: fabric grown from fungus
Smart fabrics testing and standards under development - While specialized markets such as military, medical and sports are all in for smart fabric, the lack of standards and reliability, along with the expense of e-textiles, have proven hurdles to commercializations..
NAIST researchers develop CNT yarn for wearable devices - A research team has also been working on flexible wearable thermoelectric generators that produce electricity from body heat by sewing nanomaterial called carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into fabric.
These sensors are as fine as spider's silk and can monitor human health - The sensors are 50 times thinner than human hair and so lightweight that the scientists were able to print the fibre directly onto a dandelion without it collapsing.
| Monitoring Electrical Skin: The Future of Health Monitoring
Electronic Skin or E-skin. This innovative technology promises to revolutionise the health monitoring landscape by offering a more comprehensive and detailed view of our well-being.
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| Nena Kelty, Godmother of the Modern Backpack, Looks Back on a Century of Adventure
At 101, Kelty is one of the oldest outdoor industry pioneers alive today.
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| US company Medline introduces wetness sensing technology
FitRight CONNECT Wetness Sensing System is a user-friendly technology for incontinence management in nursing homes. It combines special briefs, a sensor pod, and real-time alerts to track residents' voiding patterns, reducing the time spent in wet briefs and improving care.
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| Pampers partners with Olly Murs or Premium Protection nappies
Pampers has teamed up with Olly Murs to promote its new Premium Protection nappies, aimed at preventing nappy rash and keeping babies comfortable. The new nappies feature a DermaComfort Layer that wicks moisture away, ensuring delicate skin remains dry and protected.
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| Max Space uses Aluula material for space habitat construction
The lightweight material is part of a custom laminate that adds strength and durability to the structural elements of the habitat, making it possible to create a large living and working area at a fraction of the weight and cost.
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| Autoneum bags EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability for second year
As the globally leading supplier in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, Autoneum recognises its corporate responsibility to continuously improve the sustainability of its products and processes.
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