Markets – Page 6 – Specialty Fabrics Review

Nonwoven advances in performance and sustainability

August 1, 2017 | Advanced Textiles, Markets

The global market for nonwovens is expected to grow from a 2015 level of $2.9 billion to $8 billion by 2022, according to Stratistics Market Research Consulting, specialists in global cross-sector market research. Existing market sectors such as health, hygiene and automotive applications are expand…

Thermal control technology in textiles expands to a wide variety of industries

June 29, 2017 | Advanced Textiles, Markets

Recent advances in thermal control for apparel have grabbed the headlines in this type of textile technology, but there are highly sophisticated materials and technologies that are less obvious, but at least as impressive, especially in building interiors and exteriors and other energy-saving applic…

A sculptural fabric roof for a high-end mall in Mexico

June 1, 2017 | Fabric Structures, Markets

A sculptural fabric roof complements the expansion of a high-end mall. Cuernavaca is the capital of Mexico’s Morelos state, located in the lush Tepozteco Mountains just south of and bordering Mexico City. With a warm, stable climate that ranges year-round from 20–30 degrees C (68–86 degrees F)…

Patent law for innovators

June 1, 2017 | Advanced Textiles, Markets

Protecting the technologies and products that drive growth in the textile industry. Is innovation a key component of your business plan? Will you distinguish yourself with unique product offerings? Whether protecting our men and women in uniform, advancing the treatment of medical conditions, or …

Better together

May 1, 2017 | Advanced Textiles, Markets

Collaborative efforts support growth in the smart textiles industry. The more high tech an industry is, the greater the range of expertise it may need. Advanced textiles, particularly smart materials, are a prime example of this. Textiles often undergo a variety of processes requiring specialized sk…

Living off the land

May 1, 2017 | Fabric Structures, Markets

Ohana Yurts encourages sustainable living, one yurt at a time. To Jenny and Nathan Toler, a yurt is more than a temporary shelter or even a permanent home; it’s a way to reconnect with the earth. “It’s living in the environment as opposed to being protected from it,” explains Nathan, who own…

Piezoelectric energy harvesting

April 1, 2017 | Advanced Textiles, Markets

Packages that power biochemical and environmental sensors. Breathing is the most consistent source of kinetic energy in the human body, as it produces a large circumferential displacement in the chest, even during sleep. This oscillation is one of few mechanisms in the human body that can also be ex…

High-performance sewing

April 1, 2017 | Markets, Upholstery

Choosing the right sewing machine saves time and money. Every trade has its tools, and marine fabrication is no exception. A critically important tool of marine fabrication is the sewing machine. Regardless of the brand, a sewing machine has to be durable, reliable and easily maintained, because it …

Keeping up with carbon

March 1, 2017 | Advanced Textiles, Markets

Demand for carbon fiber stresses market ability to provide it, but costs and efficiences are expected to improve. Although carbon fiber as a commodity has been around since the late 1960s, only in the past 10 years can there truly be considered a dynamic market of real substance with steady growth…

Covering the environment

February 20, 2017 | Markets, Tents

Eco-concerns increase in truck and tarp industry These days, nearly every business is burdened with some kind of environmental challenge. These challenges include cutting landfill deposits, disposing toxic-laden wastes in a proper manner and educating employees on workplace recycling. Nearly every c…

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