Performance apparel edges ahead
Performance apparel on a fast track for growth?
The global economic downturn, coupled with an absence of major sporting events this year, means the performance apparel market is…
US: Velcro develops new high-performance fabric
Velcro USA Inc, a company best-known for its hook and loop fasteners, has launched a new high-performance breathable fabric that…
US: Swimwear group takes tough stance on bodysuits
New rules setting out the shape and material of the record-breaking high-tech bodysuits worn by competitive swimmers have been described…
FRANCE: New performance fibre derived from castor oil
French technology firm Arkema has developed a new polymer derived from castor oil, which it says can be used to…
US: Researchers set sights on nonwoven apparel fabrics
Researchers in the US are embarking on a new project to try to create nonwoven fabrics that are of a…
US: New SmartSilver protection for high-tech fibres
Performance fabrics used in fire, military, and safety occupations can now incorporate antimicrobial protection through a new application process devised…