Coating With Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biopolymers From Bacteria Protect Technical Textiles

Visits: 28 Charging a doctor blade with molten PHA using a hot-melt gun. Photo: DITF TW Special Report Textiles for technical applications often derive their special function via the application of coatings.  This way, textiles become, for example wind and …

Elevate Textiles Names Jeffrey P. Pritchett Chief Executive Officer And Director Of The Board

Visits: 17 CHARLOTTE, NC  — April 19, 2024 — The Board of Directors of Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is pleased to announce that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as …

NC State Researchers Use Machine Learning To Create a Fabric-Based Touch Sensor

Visits: 25 Integrated into clothing, the device can control mobile apps, enter passwords and play video games By Joey Pitchford A new study from NC State University combines three-dimensional embroidery techniques with machine learning to create a fabric-based sensor that can …