Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, 1st quarter 2014
This report provides information on the latest developments in coatings; fibres for technical textiles; medical textiles; new machinery; new materials; protective apparel; smart fabrics; and yarns for technical textiles. The report includes news from the following innovative companies, individuals and organisations: Airospring Medical, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Bulwark, Cityzen Sciences, DSM Dyneema, Eastman Chemical Company, Freudenberg Nonwovens, Huntsman Textile Effects, Juba PPE, MarkForged, Milliken, ShowaBest, TJ Beall Company and University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas).
SUMMARY
COATINGS
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): carbon nanotube-based coating which reduces the flammability of polyurethane foam
FIBRES FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
Eastman Chemical Company: new type of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microfibre for use in filtration
MEDICAL TEXTILES
Airospring Medical: seating cushions which help to relieve pressure on the skin
Freudenberg Nonwovens: new material for wound dressings made from hydroactive fibres and chitosan fibres
NEW MACHINERY
MarkForged: three-dimensional (3D) printer which can be used to print objects using carbon fibres
NEW MATERIALS
Huntsman Textile Effects and TJ Beall Company: new nonwoven material for use in diaper topsheets
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Bulwark and Milliken: new range of flame resistant (FR) protective apparel
Juba PPE: new glove which incorporates dyneema diamond technology yarn
ShowaBest: new biodegradable nitrile gloves called Green-Dex
SMART FABRICS
Cityzen Sciences: new smart fabric which can be used to produce garments that monitor the wearer’s vital signs and movements
YARNS FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
An international research team led by the University of Texas at Dallas: artificial muscle made from fishing line and sewing thread
COATINGS
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): carbon nanotube-based coating which reduces the flammability of polyurethane foam
FIBRES FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
Eastman Chemical Company: new type of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microfibre for use in filtration
MEDICAL TEXTILES
Airospring Medical: seating cushions which help to relieve pressure on the skin
Freudenberg Nonwovens: new material for wound dressings made from hydroactive fibres and chitosan fibres
NEW MACHINERY
MarkForged: three-dimensional (3D) printer which can be used to print objects using carbon fibres
NEW MATERIALS
Huntsman Textile Effects and TJ Beall Company: new nonwoven material for use in diaper topsheets
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Bulwark and Milliken: new range of flame resistant (FR) protective apparel
Juba PPE: new glove which incorporates dyneema diamond technology yarn
ShowaBest: new biodegradable nitrile gloves called Green-Dex
SMART FABRICS
Cityzen Sciences: new smart fabric which can be used to produce garments that monitor the wearer’s vital signs and movements
YARNS FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
An international research team led by the University of Texas at Dallas: artificial muscle made from fishing line and sewing thread
