Smart textiles or E-textiles are textiles that incorporate the functionality of a computer. E-textiles are designed for both comfort-ability and functionality. They consist of conductive fibers and electronic elements that are woven into traditional fabric….
LOOMIA wants to make your textiles smarter. The Brooklyn-based tech company just announced their partnership with L.L. Bean, who will be integrating their flexible LEL (Loomia Electronic Layer, a textile featuring flexible “apparel-friendly connectors“) to monitor…
Graphene textile technology has moved well beyond academic research. It is showing up in performance apparel, wearable sensor systems, protective workwear, and smart fabric assemblies. Product teams are starting to ask serious questions about whether…
If our experience sourcing fabrics for innumerable styles of carrying cases has taught us anything, its that not all fabrics are created equal. In the First Responder and Military fields, textiles are put to the…
Look around you, some where in this room, there is a product that was manufactured from vinyl material. It is a man-made substance that ranks as the second largest manufactured plastic globally. Let’s delve deeper…
When developing wearable medical technology, the interaction between the device and the human body is critical. Material selection is a key factor, as it directly affects patient comfort, device accuracy, and regulatory compliance. With wearable…
When it comes to durability and high strength textiles, there’s one that stands above the rest: Kevlar Fabric. If you’ve ever wondered what makes bulletproof vests bullet proof, what makes tires so tough, or what…
The textile market is a global, universally utilized, ever fluctuating superpower. With infinite applications, innumerable types of textiles, and an endless need for innovation, the market is growing (after a low 2013-14) and projected to…
While developing a custom carrying case or custom sewn product, durability is almost always the number one factor for sourcing fabrics. Using textiles with high durability is especially important in the medical and military fields…
While developing a custom carrying case, vest, or any textile product for First Responders or military use, it is important to consider the durability of the fabric. We have previously discussed other durable fabric options on…