Imagine lying on a hospital bed or sitting in a medical chair cushioned by a comfortable material that battles bacteria and is easy to clean. This material is hospital-grade fabric, a revolutionary fabric transforming healthcare…
In the world of health and wellness, we are constantly seeking out ways to improve our overall well-being. From the foods we eat to the products we use, it’s important to prioritize our health above…
Man-made fibers were invented in the 1930s to overcome the limitations of natural fibers, offering cost-efficiency that swiftly replaced more expensive natural fabrics. Over the subsequent decades, synthetic fibers gained popularity due to their versatility…
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…
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…
Being hailed as the strongest material ever tested on this planet is impressive to say the least. Since its (re)discovery and isolation in 2004, graphene has worn that title with pride, beating out everything from…
While sourcing fabrics for our products, we consider properties such as woven vs. non-woven, coated vs. uncoated, and textile strength. There are many units of measurement attributed to textiles and soft sided goods manufacturing. However,…
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…