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Flammability codes—the basics - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBMay 1, 2015 · Flammability and fire testing. FR testing is usually consistent on a nationwide basis. One of the main building codes is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and covers a lot of products. The other main segments to comply with fire tests are related to aircraft, passenger rail cars and passenger vessels, says Messina.
Hyosung TNC commercializes world’s first bio-based spandex
WEBAug 16, 2022 · Hyosung TNC announced on August 10, 2022 that it successfully developed bio-derived spandex, ‘creora® bio-based’, using a natural material extracted from corn instead of coal, and obtained a global eco-friendly certification.. Commercializing the world’s first bio-based spandex that reduces carbon emissions by 23% compared to conventional products, the ‘creora® bio-based’ spandex ...
Developing NASA’s next-generation spacesuit
WEBMay 1, 2018 · New technologies needed. NASA’s next-generation spacesuit will be developed as part of the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) system (activities outside a spacecraft). The early stages of the development will involve building a Deep Space EVA system called xEMU for demonstration on the International Space …
Precision Textiles opens new manufacturing facility in North Carolina
WEBOct 4, 2021 · Local business, communal and government leaders joined Precision Textiles in September for the company’s grand opening of its new 160,000 square-foot plant located on a 25-acre campus. After 34 years of manufacturing products domestically out of its headquarters facility in Totowa, N.J., Precision Textiles has formally opened its second manufacturing facility. The new plant is … Read More
Progress on solar-powered fabrics - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBApr 1, 2023 · Progress being made on solar-powered textiles. SIDEBAR: Optimization challenges. Efficiency: This refers to the percent of sunlight energy that can be converted via photovoltaics into electricity. Traditionally, silicon-based solar cells have been the most efficient at up to 31%, but they’re rigid, fragile and are considered expensive.
Accelerating Circularity launches textile recycling directory
WEBJan 27, 2023 · Accelerating Circularity is an action-oriented nonprofit focused on scaling textile-to-textile recycling through a collaborative approach. The mission is to create new supply chains and business models to turn spent textiles into mainstream raw materials in order to divert tons of textile waste from landfills and incineration.
Making it easy: the benefits of keder - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBMar 1, 2019 · A revolutionary solution. Earlier methods for joining panels included lacing adjacent sections with corresponding loops and grommets to mechanical fasteners, such as metal clips or plastic side-release buckles, Bryan Bolt, sales manager at Moore, S.C.-based Top Tec Event Tents, explains in a whitepaper he authored on the basics of keder.
Docril Fabrics - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBApr 1, 2019 · With exceptional resistance to humidity, and including a mold-prevention treatment, Docril® N waterproof 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic fabrics are recommended for use in nautical awnings, canopies and pergolas, where wet climates and splashing water are common. The special anti-putridity finish prevents the growth of micro-organisms. A technical coating applied balances colors on both ...
Standard Fiber partners with Noble Biomaterials
WEBJan 5, 2023 · In its ongoing objective of bringing advanced performance technologies to enhance better sleep and a healthy home environment, Standard Fiber, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the home textile market, and Noble Biomaterials, a global leader in antimicrobial solutions for soft surface applications, have formed an exclusive partnership to bring IONIC+® mineral antimicrobial to the home ...