The Textile Resource for Specialty Fabrics and Product Innovation
June 7, 2023 
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HEIQ - XReflect, thinner, lighter, warmer
Teflon - EcoElite
eVent - Waterproof Technology
CORDURA Forever Knit Fabric
MMI Textiles
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - Arc'teryx Partners with UBC on Next Generation of Water - Oil Repellent Fabric. Fabrics are being fabricated without the use of PFCs, as the toxicity of PFCs can remain in the environment for hundreds of years.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY RESEARCH - Wearable Mask Technology utilizes "wearable freeze-dried cell-free" (wFDCF) fabrics integrated into masks or lab clothing that is capable of identifying pathathogens and toxins, including detecting SARS-COVID from a patient's breath.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME - SpydaSilk Research leads to commerciliation of Kraig Labs SpydaSilk. Until now scientists haven't been able to assemble spider silk's genetic proteins into a cost effective fiber with desired properties.
YALE UNIVERSITY - Innovative Robotic Fibers Transform Fabrics into 3D Androids. - The fabric stiffens or softens depending on the temperature, and can be designed with a memory to change shape and return to its original shape.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY - New Age Textile Shield Advanced research offers coated fabric with electromagnetic pollution protection. The project utilizes MXene, a conductive two-dimensional coating materialmdiscovered at Drexel in 2011.
| UK's Carrington Textiles launches Spartan HT Flex Lite
At a weight of 195 gsm, Spartan HT Flex Lite incorporates 2 per cent LYCRA and 37 per cent cotton in its composition for integrated stretch and outstanding wearer comfort. It features 61% Cordura military grade high tenacity nylon 6.6 for strength and durability
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| US' Swiss Precision launches StartEngine Crowdfunding campaign
Swiss Precision offers investors opportunities to disrupt the medical scrub, uniform, and accessories markets with it's copper + natural patented materials, which kills or slows the spread of microorganisms.
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| Protecting Vinyl Upholstery with High-Performance PVDF Coatings
To keep vinyl surfaces looking good and performing well for the long-term, product manufacturers are turning to VYNGUARD® Performance Coatings, a line of oven-cured, PVDF-based coatings from APV Engineered Coatings that performs well in industry-standard testing.
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| Recycled yarn challenges and solutions
Spinning yarn blends of virgin and recycled fibers is a much bigger challenge than any other commonly used blend.
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| Sustainable medical textiles
This segment of the industry faces unique challenges.
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| US' Taara introduces sustainable medical scrubs line
The scrub line features Bluesign approved fabric made from recycled material that match the criteria of OEKO-TEX standards, and comes in a variety of styles, colours, and sizes.
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