Woven Vs. Non-Woven Fabrics
In the world of fabrics, the choice between woven and non-woven materials is pivotal and based on the requirements of your product. Over the years, we’ve been part of the textile selection to meet the…
The Future of Smart Textiles in Home Healthcare
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….
Evolution of Body Armor: From Knights to Kevlar
Personal protection has remained a critical aspect of survival throughout history. From the ancient warriors to modern military personnel and first responders, body armor has played a pivotal role in ensuring safety and security. Over…
Talking Smart Textiles with LOOMIA’s Madison Maxey
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 Textiles: What Product Teams Should Know About Graphene-Infused Fabrics
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…
Smart Wearables for Chronic Pain and Health Management
It’s impossible to avoid these days – news about innovative and emerging wearable technology is everywhere. Fitbit, Apple Watch, and other wrist-worn devices remain the top contenders for fitness and consumer wearables, but the shift…
Hard-Sided Cases: When Textiles Aren’t Tough Enough
In certain applications, even our most durable soft cases don’t offer enough protection against the environment. While we manufacture our soft-sided cases in-house, we also carry and distribute a few lines of hard plastic carrying…
Why Medical Vests Outperform Wrist Wearables for Health Data
When someone mentions a “wearable”, people inevitably first think of a fitness tracker such as a Apple Watch or a Fitbit. And with good reason – these wrist-worn devices were created to integrate flawlessly into…
5 Easy Ways to Maintain a Good Relationship with Your Sewing Contractor
Whether you are a startup or a multi-million dollar company, there are countless benefits to working with a sewing contractor – saving money you’d spend on the production machinery and allocating it to other areas…
Cooling Vests: Innovations in Health and Everyday Use
The use of cooling vests in the medical field has been on the rise as of late. We’re seeing (and making) vests outfitted with sensors that can read biometrics such as heart-rate analytics and concentration…