The Stacks
Start with the Question: Can I Foam It?
In this Ask an Expert, EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, shares one of the first questions he'll ask when discussing a material for a new project: "Can I Foam It?" …
Eye On: Foam Expo 2021
In this Eye On, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, shares important takeaways from her time at the 2021 Foam Expo. She fills us in on the new innovations and technologies in foam and offers final …
Compression Set
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: …
Material Profile: FibriTech
FibriTech is a fibrous, lightweight bio-composite made from renewable organic resources. MC 1137601 / FibriTech from FibriTech FibriTech materials have around 90% cellulose or lignocellulose fibers …
Horizon Report: Foundational Materials
Developing new and next-gen product starts with material innovations for performance, impact and innovation. For outdoor and performance apparel, it's truly a time of uncertainty. The pandemic has …
Polyurethane Powerhouse: A Talk with Covestro
What is the future of comfort? Support? Impact protection? Energy conservation? For a generation, PU foams have been the go-to for these areas, providing reliable and effective answers to these …
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Recycled Glass Products Are Slowly Going Mainstream
Although glass is a perfect candidate for the circular economy, single-stream recycling and perceptions of recycled content remain significant challenges. Glass can be a frustrating material. For …
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Reimagining Foam: Flexible Lattices, Spacer Textiles, Nonwovens, and Beyond
VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, hosts this Material Seminar: Reimagining Foam - Flexible Lattices, Spacer Textiles, Nonwovens, and Beyond. Here, she takes a look at breakthroughs in design, …
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Reticulated Foam
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: …
How do our clients define comfort?
In this Ask an Expert Material Specialist Jessica Brenner responds to the question: How do our clients define comfort? The meaning of comfort is dependent on the product. In apparel and …
Miniscape: Algae and Fungi-based Foam Alternatives
In this Miniscape we will be reviewing some algae and fungi-based sustainable foam alternatives. Conventional foam is made from fossil fuel-based resources, and as we’ve seen a growing demand for …
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Top Five Materials: July 2021
From a compound made with regenerated rubber to a cork-coated yarn technology, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out our research team's Top 5 picks from July's new additions! MC …
Concrete & Associates: From Roman Architecture to Sleek Lifestyle Products
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins Dr. Andrew Dent in this Material Seminar, Concrete & Associates: From Roman Architecture to Sleek Lifestyle Products. Together, our VP and EVP of Research discuss the …
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Silk – a New Dimension for the Ancient Material
Silk for the last 5,000 years has meant one thing – beautiful fabric. But in the last decade what we know about this natural luxury material has been turned on its head. The growing trend in …
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Solid Surfacing
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: solid …
