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Soon, Wearable Solar-Powered Electronics Woven Into Clothing Fibers

Though some people already seem inseparable from their smartphones, even more convenient, wearable, solar-powered electronics could be on the way soon, woven into clothing fibers or incorporated into watchbands. This novel battery development, which could usher in a new era of "wearable electronics," is the topic of a paper in the ACS journal Nano Letters.

21 Nov 2013

Polymer Group Acquires Specialty Nonwoven Products Manufacturer, Fiberweb

Polymer Group, Inc. (PGI) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Fiberweb plc, a global developer and manufacturer of specialty nonwoven products and materials for a variety of industrial end markets. As a result of the acquisition, PGI is the world's largest manufacturer of nonwovens.

18 Nov 2013

Carbtex Receives R&D 100 Award for High-Tech Carbon-Based Fiber to Produce Affordable Thermal Clothing

Locally-based Carbtex Technology, Inc., has received an R&D 100 Award for Diamondown™, a high-tech carbon-based fiber that is used to produce an affordable comfort management clothing system. The awards are presented by R&D Magazine to recognize and celebrate the 100 most technologically significant products introduced in the past year.

7 Nov 2013

Cosmo Specialty Fibers Marks Third Anniversary of Reborn Cosmopolis Pulp Mill

Cosmo Specialty Fibers marked the third anniversary of a reborn pulp mill in Cosmopolis, Washington. Dormant for about half a decade, the mill was purchased by the Gores Group LLC and restored to commercial production capability as Cosmo Specialty Fibers in only six months. Two hundred well-paying jobs were added to an area where unemployment is typically the highest in the state.

4 Nov 2013

Hook and Loom's Fiber Recovery Process to Create Colorful, Eco-Friendly Hand-Woven Rugs

Hook & Loom Rug Company introduces a method of creating colorful rugs without using harmful dyes that generate large amounts of polluted wastewater. In Hook and Loom's fiber recovery process, the color comes from recovered textiles that are carefully sorted into color groups before being reprocessed into yarn.

4 Oct 2013

Research and Markets Adds New Report on US Market for Coated Fabrics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "U.S. Coated Fabrics (Polymer, Rubber And Fabric Backed Wall Coverings) Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast 2012 - 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 4 Oct 2013

New Joint Research Project to Develop Cellulose-Based Products

The combination of strong design competence and cutting-edge cellulose-based technologies can result in new commercially successful brands. The aim is for fibre from wood-based biomass to replace both cotton production, which burdens the environment, and polyester production, which consumes oil.

3 Oct 2013

New High-Performance Stretch Fiber Developed by Teijin

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group's fiber-products converting company, announced today that it has developed a high-performance stretch fiber called Solotex OO that features the superior elasticity of polyurethane with the soft texture and shape stability of PTT fiber.

From Teijin Limited 27 Sep 2013

NatureWorks Begins Commercial Production of New Ingeo Biopolymer Grades for Fibers and Nonwovens

NatureWorks announced today the commercial availability of two new Ingeo™ high performance biopolymer grades designed for fibers and nonwovens applications. The two grades deliver lower shrinkage, faster crystallization, and higher melting points across the broad range of manufacturing processes used to produce fibers and nonwoven fabrics.

27 Sep 2013

Teijin to Showcase Aramid Fiber-Based Protective Apparel Solutions at Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition

Teijin Limited announced today that it will participate in Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2013, which will take place at Tokyo Big Site from October 2 to 5.

From Teijin Limited 25 Sep 2013

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Fibers News

Soon, Wearable Solar-Powered Electronics Woven Into Clothing Fibers

Polymer Group Acquires Specialty Nonwoven Products Manufacturer, Fiberweb

Carbtex Receives R&D 100 Award for High-Tech Carbon-Based Fiber to Produce Affordable Thermal Clothing

Cosmo Specialty Fibers Marks Third Anniversary of Reborn Cosmopolis Pulp Mill

Hook and Loom's Fiber Recovery Process to Create Colorful, Eco-Friendly Hand-Woven Rugs

Research and Markets Adds New Report on US Market for Coated Fabrics

New Joint Research Project to Develop Cellulose-Based Products

New High-Performance Stretch Fiber Developed by Teijin

NatureWorks Begins Commercial Production of New Ingeo Biopolymer Grades for Fibers and Nonwovens

Teijin to Showcase Aramid Fiber-Based Protective Apparel Solutions at Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Uncovering Paper Quality

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Fibers News

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

4Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

5New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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