In any field, there is almost always a piece of equipment or a specialized product that necessitates a carrying case. While it is easy to purchase a pre-developed carrying case (in some cases, you may…
Companies across industries—whether in aerospace, healthcare, the armed forces, or advanced instrumentation—often require textile-based components that are custom-made, high-quality, and built to spec. That’s where cut and sew services come in. This article explores what cut and sew manufacturing is,…
The term “military grade” is a broad term that can be used in reference to the quality of a product or even the materials used to develop said product. A basic definition is “environmental worthiness…
Perhaps the latest smart textile revolution is the integration of nanotechnology into textile development. Nanotechnology is the study and application of science and technology at the nanoscale, which is comparable to the size of 1…
After the explosive releases of everyday wearables like FitBit, Apple Watch, and Jawbone, the future of wearable technology and devices is now moving at an even more accelerated speed – to a point where wrist…
Seen primarily in futuristic science fiction films, the development of exoskeleton suits for military and medical use is a concept that has been evolving since the creation of the first suit in 1960. An exoskeletal system…
Microorganisms are microscopic organisms that can be traced back to the first signs of life on earth. While invisible to the human eye, they exist everywhere and are constantly evolving and multiplying. While some types…
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, established in the United States in 1937, remains a crucial tool for classifying industries. Governed by a four-digit code, this system aids government agencies in sorting, comparing, and analyzing…
Color change textiles, otherwise known as chromic or chameleon textiles in the medical textile industry, are fabrics that change color when influenced by external stimuli. To create the transformative textile, the fabric is soaked in…
As discussed in a previous post, smart textiles are textiles specifically designed to be aware of stimulus in their surrounding biological environment; these changes are in turn designed to either improve the quality of life…