Recent Articles on University Research, Trade Shows & Trends
The following articles by the FabricLink Network appear in Textile Insight Magazine. These and other archived articles cover cutting edge research on textiles, fabrics & component materials; highlight trade shows: and apparel & technology trends.
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University of Rhode Island - Taking on Recycling Challenges -- URI is finding new ways for recycling polyester, polypropylene, nylon and other plastic waste. Spring 2024
Penn State University - Wearable Tech -- An innovative, wearable sweat patch that outperforms previous monitors. Winter 2024
Shinshu University - Enhancing Thermal Comfort -- Novel woven fabric uses nano-threads with PCM's in their core. Winter 2023
Cornel University - Reaching into The Chemistry Toolbox-- Breakdown of polyester textiles and reuse in new finishings and coatings. Fall 2023
MIT - Eco-Positive PE Material -- Research improves polyethylene properties and effectively recycles. Summer 2023
University of Rochester - Simple, Sustainable, Scalable -- Bio-based research involving textiles made from algae. Spring 2023
Rice University - Threading The Needle with Carbon-- Carbon fiber research provides sewability, durability and functionality for accurate heart rate monitoring. December 2022
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ZYIA - Item 1215 - Black Cammo Havana Tank
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