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2017-06-01
Apparel brands and retailers are investigating the virtual prototyping of garments and other sewn products using 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. The industry sees this technology adding value in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of the individual organization. However, the one...
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2017-04-01
Textile products that repel water and stains while retaining breathability have traditionally been made possible through one widely-used type of chemistry, perfluorinated chemicals or, PFCs. These chemicals have also been used in many fire retardants, as well as—most famously—in the “non-stick”...
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2019-02-01
Though digital printing on a wide variety of textiles has been available on a commercially viable level for at least the last decade, there remains huge growth potential in this area of the industry. The technology continues to evolve, and though there are still challenges, there is a concerted...
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2018-02-01
People have been talking about robots sewing our clothes and replacing machinery operators in factories since at least the 1980s. Just like the magical washing machine and dryer that fold your clothes automatically after cleaning them, or the magical box that makes dinner after putting in a few...
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2017-08-01
The drive to develop new applications for wearable technology continues to bring together multidisciplinary groups of people who are fusing existing technologies with newly developed ones. Monitoring of health data, such as temperature, heart rate, and muscle activity are some of the more useful...
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2018-08-01
It seems that, like classic looks in fashion, natural dyes are fated never to go out of style. Today, there is a resurgence of interest in using natural dyes—based in great part on the sustainability movement. Until recently, however, natural dyes were only able to fill niche markets. The...
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2017-10-01
If a ray of sunlight shines through a window and one looks closely, there are many small fibers, or microfibers, floating in the air. They may be synthetic in origin or natural fibers such as cotton, wool, or hair; however, most are shed from textile materials used in our homes and clothing....
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2019-06-01
Faster delivery of sewn and textile-based products, leaner inventory levels, and made-to-order goods shipped directly to the end consumer are becoming mainstream. Companies across the globe are dipping a toe into, and in some cases becoming completely submerged in, the ideas and ideals behind...
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2018-12-01
Our clothing comes with instructions hidden in its interiors. If you are one of those people who actually read them, care labels are the guides to keeping washable softline items, like our clothes and linens, looking good throughout their lifecycle. Sometimes there are just symbols, but they are...
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2020-12-01
Brands are built on the concept of recognition and differentiation in the marketplace. Today’s branding is made to evoke a ‘je ne sais quoi,” sometimes aspirational, sometimes comforting, sometimes outright outlandish, but nonetheless recognizable and relatable. Product categories and trends come...