SDL Atlas develops new fixture for testing stretch fabrics
SDL Atlas developed a new fixture for testing stretchy fabrics on its Moisture Management Tester (MMT). The new Stretch Fabric Fixture will offer accurate testing for how a fabric will behave while in use by the end customer. The Stretch Fabric Fixture is composed of three pieces that will prepare a fabric sample in a …
Student Spotlight: Multifunctional temperature-responsive textiles
The Soft Functional Materials Lab @ VCU is motivated to apply fundamental science to solving challenging and practical problems. The lab focuses on the processing and characterization of soft functional materials with applications in biomedical and environmental engineering. Lab members work at the interface of polymer science, nanotechnology and biotechnology, to design, process, and apply …
Movers & Shakers – January 2021: Johns Manville launches glass fiber recycling unit in Slovakia; capable of processing 3 tons per hour
In the dynamic and global textile fiber industry with its various manufacturing processes and end-uses, news and information is breaking on a daily basis. International Fiber Journal is tracking stories relevant to our industry from manmade to natural to bio-based fibers, innovations in nonwoven, woven, braided and technical textiles, technologies for additives, bonding, coatings and polymers, …
Westex and Polartec debut Polartec flame-resistant collection
Westex and Polartec partnered for a new collection of flame-resistant, arc-rated knit fabric in the Polartec FR Collection. The collection introduces three Polartec fabric constructions engineered with Westex FR/AR fabric technology to provide thermal hazard protection. The products include shirting, insulation and weather resistance fabrics for industries such as oil and gas, electrical, construction, and …
NeoGraf Solutions develops new graphite additive for thermoplastics
NeoGraf Solutions released the addition of the GrafGuard 280-50N to its lineup of expandable graphite flake, non-halogenated, non-flammable, fire-retardant additives. It is designed for materials such as plastics, roofing, construction and building materials, and specialty polymers with high processing temperatures, including composites and multi-functional systems with high melting points for both injection-molded and thermoformed applications. …