5 Steps To Bring a Product To Market
As a first-time product developer with a big idea, the product development process can be intimidating. New Product Development (NPD) is, to put it simply, the process any Creator must go through to bring their…
Choosing the Right Textile for Wearable Medical Devices
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…
Kevlar Fabric: The Textile Five Times Stronger Than Steel
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…
Military Textiles Get Smarter
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…
5 Tips to Help Keep your Sewing Contracts in the U.S.
For some production lines, it is an important to have production kept in the US, be it for a selling point, or due to any number of material or manufacturing restrictions (for example, Berry Compliance)….
The Rise of Niche Medical Wearables: Five Devices to Watch
It’s no question that wearable health devices are commonplace in the US (and around the globe, for that matter). People want to know more and more about what is going on inside their bodies. With…
Choosing Hardware for Your Bag Design
There are many steps that go into designing and producing a custom Bags and cases – material sourcing and selection, measuring, testing and trials, and one of the often forgotten elements in the process is…
Everything You Need to Know About Coated Fabrics
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…
The Future of Medical Garments: Wearables in Healthcare
In 2017, it was predicted that wearables would start moving away from wrist-based devices and into more specialized markets. One of the most significant sectors poised for this shift is healthcare. With advancements in wearable…
What is Ripstop Material?
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…