Performance Fiber Selection Explained
In the realm of performance-textile innovation, there is no perfect fiber. Unfortunately, no single performance fiber can do it all – they all have their strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand, I suppose this is fortunate for me; if there were one perfect textile fiber, my job in Research and Development would be pointless. […]
Using Narrow Fabrics for Fall Protection Systems
Highlighting OTEX’s recent awarding of a second patent for revolutionary Leading-edge webbing (for Fall Protection Devices), the below is a reposting of a blog from last year. Narrow Fabrics for Fall Protection Working from heights is a necessary requirement for many jobs and many industries. As such, mitigating the risks associated with these tasks is […]
Specialty Narrow Fabrics for Aerospace and Space Travel
From the first flying pterosaurs, who 160 million years ago evolved hollow, low-density skeletons, to the Wright brothers, with their canvas and balsa wood aircraft, to the latest engineering marvels from NASA®, SpaceX®, Blue Origin®, and others, advancements in flight have always hinged on the struggle of performance versus weight. It is no wonder, therefore, […]
The Future Of Ultra Strong Specialty Fibers
While people don’t often associate the textiles and fabrics industry with cutting edge or crucial technological developments, it is in fact a hugely important area for both. If anything, advances in textiles are some of the most important innovations used by a modern society at nearly all levels. After all, the fabrics and textiles developed […]
The Types Of E-Textiles Explained
E-textiles have become ubiquitous in numerous industries over the last few years. While e-textiles are more visible than ever, especially in sports contexts, many people are not familiar with the differences between standard textiles and e-textiles. To put it simply, e-textiles contain components that enable them to serve as part of an electronic system. These […]
Passive Vs. Active Smart Textiles
How many different types of clothes are on the market right now? How do designers come up with clothes that people want to wear on a daily basis? The purpose of clothes is generally to protect our bodies from the elements and maintain social dignity. But can the fabrics that make up our clothes do […]
