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December 4, 2024 
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New technology developed at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and MIT 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.
The Textile Industry Helping Fight COVID-19 Many in the textile/apparel industry have provided assistance in the fight against COVID-19. In appreciation, the FabricLink Network wants to recognize the many ways Industry companies are contributing to fight COVID-19. |
HEIQ - XReflect, thinner, lighter, warmer
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Flexible device could monitor muscle injuries using nanomagnets - The stretchable, durable device converts muscle movement into electrical signals that can be transmitted to a smartphone app for personalized injury rehabilitation.
Textile-based device delivers haptic feedback - Researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas have created a wearable, textile-based device that transmits haptic feedback, reducing the need for external hardware.
Herculite launches health care fabric e-commerce website - The new e-commerce website offers a full selection of its Sure-Chek® antimicrobial health care fabrics.
| Trelleborg expands engineered coated fabrics business in US
The establishment will primarily aim to strengthen Trelleborg's leading positions in aircraft escape slides, water infrastructure, and advanced materials for healthcare and outdoor products.
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| US researchers develop ultrathin silk membranes for OOC models
Researchers at US Duke University have developed a silk-based, ultrathin membrane that can be used in organ-on-a-chip (OOC) models to better simulate the environment inside body cells and tissues.
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| US company Medline introduces wetness sensing technology
The solution combines special briefs, a sensor pod and real-time alerts to provide data that takes the guesswork out of incontinence management and helps skilled nursing home residents stay dryer longer.
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| Technical Textiles: Exploring End-Of-Life Options
New legislation is demanding establishment of recycling hubs throughout Europe. In 2025 in the European Union the problem of garment waste will be proportionately thrown back at the brands putting their products on the market.
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| 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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| 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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