Smart Textiles: Fashion That Responds

Smart Textiles: Fashion That Responds. . .

As part of the Computational Fashion program series, Eyebeam presents a diverse group of designers and scientists working in cutting edge textile research and production. From nanoparticles to circuit boards, technology is becoming embedded in the very fabric of the things we wear, creating clothing that's more responsive to changing needs and conditions.

New Ingeo grades at IDEA

The latest developments in nonwoven applications for Ingeo biopolymer, a low-carbon-footprint polymer made from renewable plant material, will be on display at IDEA13 in Miami, Florida this week. NatureWorks says it will show new grades of Ingeo along with a range of final products which will demonstrate the commercial reality of the biopolymer. http://bit.ly/ZIoYkF

Australians develop new tests for better next-to-skin wool garments

According to Australian wool industry experts, the’ next-to-skin’ wool garment industry is set to be transformed by two ground-breaking new fabric testing devices available for commercial use through the Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA). Used together the Wool ComfortMeter and Wool HandleMeter are said to allow manufacturers and retailers to produce and market vastly improved next-to-skin garments.

Part 2: Ancient wisdom inspires ‘responsive’ Far Infrared fibres

Debra Cobb takes a look at a new high-tech wave of interactive functional yarns and fabrics . . . http://bit.ly/ZcjZwa

New Bill Smith column on Innovation in Textiles

As Innovation in Textiles continues to grow (we are now read in 195 countries), we have introduced a number of new correspondents who write regular columns and articles on a variety of subjects from different parts of the world. The aim is to give you the reader a clearer perspective of the global and widely varied technical textiles industry.So, while we are on the subject of perspective we would like to introduce a new regular column by US based technical textiles veteran Bill Smith – called (yes you guessed it) ‘Perspective by Bill Smith’.

William C. (Bill) Smith founded Industrial Textile Associates, a consulting firm dedicated to assisting clients in the field of technical textiles, enter and/or expand their efforts and profile in the field in 1986.Bill has over 47 years experience in technical textiles - his expertise includes sales, product and market development, product and marketing management, technical writing and editing, all related to technical textiles.

Bill is also known in the industry as the organizer and director of numerous professional development conferences in the USA and Europe related to technical textiles. He speaks and writes internationally, having been technical textiles editor for two major trade magazines as well as founder and editor-in-chief for many years of The Journal of Industrial Textiles.Thanks for agreeing to write your column Bill and we look forward to you sharing you experience and perspectives with us on Innovation in Textiles.Here is Bill’s first column for Innovation in Textiles website -


http://www.innovationintextiles.com/innovation-the-path-forward/

New Bill Smith column on Innovation in Textiles

As Innovation in Textiles continues to grow (we are now read in 195 countries), we have introduced a number of new correspondents who write regular columns and articles on a variety of subjects from different parts of the world. The aim is to give you the reader a clearer perspective of the global and widely varied technical textiles industry.So, while we are on the subject of perspective we would like to introduce a new regular column by US based technical textiles veteran Bill Smith – called (yes you guessed it) ‘Perspective by Bill Smith’.

http://bit.ly/14GsnbI

Lenzing solutions for green hygiene products

Lenzing at IDEA13 – green solutions for hygiene . . .