The Stacks
The promise of repairing bones and tendons with human-made materials
Brittany Taylor is a biomedical engineer and assistant professor who studies novel ways to improve bone and tendon healing after injuries. She is exploring drug delivery systems and temporary …
Continue about The promise of repairing bones and tendons with human-made materials →
Exeger: Self-powered Everyday Products for Sustainable Lifestyles
Join Dr. Keskar as she talks with Georgios Foufas, Ph.D. Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) & Deputy CEO at Exeger, who's transforming everyday life with their solar cell in leading the way towards a new …
Continue about Exeger: Self-powered Everyday Products for Sustainable Lifestyles →
Top Five Materials: January 2022
MC 017503 / Ventile Eco Collection from Stotz & Co. AG This carefully curated selection of all-weather woven cotton textiles is made with 100% reclaimed or organic cotton to minimize environmental …
Outdoor Fabrics
Fabrics used in outdoor applications must meet a breadth of performance requirements that exceed the needs of casual apparel and sportwear. Namely, beyond garment-specific requirements such as …
Eye On: Bio-Graphene Enhanced Yarns and Textiles
In this Eye On, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, talks with Daniel Morby of Quettil Solutions about Naturally Black: Textiles & Yarns from Corn. Graphene, the wonder material of the 21st …
Continue about Eye On: Bio-Graphene Enhanced Yarns and Textiles →
Wicking and Breathability
To understand wicking, breathability, and really anything related to thermal regulation in clothing, we first need to understand how our bodies regulate temperature. Humans are homeothermic beings, …
How do you define durability of functional fabrics?
This month, Materials Specialist, Jessica Brenner, explores how we define the durability of functional fabrics. Functional fabrics can provide a variety of performance benefits for the wearer. …
Continue about How do you define durability of functional fabrics? →
The Whole Cow
Continuing the focus on food from last month, it is worth considering the significant use that cows have beyond just meat and milk. Over our long relationship with these marvelous animals (since about …
Miniscape: Fibre On Yarn Surface Entanglement
In this Miniscape we join Materials Specialist, Jessica Brenner as she welcomes Sonia Reynolds of Zephlinear to talk about the innovative 4th class of textile: FOYSE or Fibre On Yarn Surface …
Continue about Miniscape: Fibre On Yarn Surface Entanglement →
DWR Coating
Durable water repellent, or DWR, refers to a coating applied to a fabric that makes it water-resistant, or hydrophobic. Gore-Tex is an example of this type of coating. The purpose of a water repellent …
Dyntex: Engineered Performance for Lightweighting People and Planet
This month we are highlighting the latest trends and innovations in the world of textiles, yarns, and finishes for functional sportswear, industrial workwear, fashion, and interiors. Join Dr. Gayatri …
Continue about Dyntex: Engineered Performance for Lightweighting People and Planet →
Material Profile: DriStream
MC 929901 / DriStream by Apjet Inc. This is a plasma finishing process that allows for the specific placement and even patterning of chemistry, in order to achieve specific performance goals. Plasma …
Abrasion Resistance
Abrasion refers to the mechanical process of moving one material along the surface of another, potentially resulting in degradation. Abrasion resistance therefore refers to the ability of a material …
Key Performance Factors for Interior Fabrics
As part of this focus on technical fabrics for this Ask an Expert, we want to consider the question "What are the key performance requirements for technical fabrics specified for commercial or …
Continue about Key Performance Factors for Interior Fabrics →
The Performance and Outdoor Markets: A Talk with Range
RANGE® is a creative consulting agency dedicated to the active, outdoor, and lifestyle markets. Join Dr. Andrew Dent in conversation with Jeanine Pesce and Nina Stotler for their thoughts surrounding …
Continue about The Performance and Outdoor Markets: A Talk with Range →
