News tagged with textiles
Rapunzel, Leonardo and the physics of the ponytail
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research provides the first mathematical understanding of the shape of a ponytail and could have implications for the textile industry, computer animation and personal care products.
Feb 13, 2012 |
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New treatments could reduce odors in cotton fabric
Socks, T-shirts and other garments could become less hospitable to odor-causing bacteria, thanks to new antimicrobial treatments being investigated by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in New ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
May 11, 2012 |
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Company develops conductive yarn for soldier uniforms
(PhysOrg.com) -- Modern military uniforms for servicemen from some countries such as those that serve Great Britain have evolved to the point that batteries and cables are needed for electronic devices that are carried; the ...
Apr 03, 2012 |
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Mass. schools team up for supercomputer center
(AP) -- At a gritty industrial site occupied a century ago by a textile mill, five universities are collaborating to install supercomputers that will recreate the start of the universe and perform other research.
Technology / Computer Sciences
Oct 09, 2011 |
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New technology makes textiles permanently germ-free; targets health care-associated infections
A University of Georgia researcher has invented a new technology that can inexpensively render medical linens and clothing, face masks, paper towels -- and yes, even diapers, intimate apparel and athletic wear, including ...
Jul 05, 2011 |
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Philips shows of glowing wallpaper
(PhysOrg.com) -- Recently, Philips has announced that it will partner with Kvadrat Soft Cells in order to create a luminous type of textile to the consumer market. The panels will work by integrating Philips' ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 12, 2011 |
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Research examines how to apply conductive nanocoatings to textiles
(PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine plugging a USB port into a sheet of paper, and turning it into a tablet computer. It might be a stretch, but ideas like this have researchers at North Carolina State University examining the use of ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jun 06, 2011 |
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Woven electronics
Electrical engineers from ETH Zurich have devised intelligent textiles that already have electronic components such as sensors and conductive filaments woven into them. The advantage: the fabric can be mass-produced ...
Jul 08, 2010 |
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Scientists unlock the mystery surrounding a tale of shaggy dogs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the University of York have produced the first clear evidence that textiles made by the indigenous population of the Pacific coast of North America contained dog hair.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Nov 25, 2011 |
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Cotton's potential for padding nonwovens
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have conducted studies to investigate the use of virgin cotton in nonwoven materials and products. The work was led by cotton technologist Paul Sawhney and his colleagues at ...
Sep 09, 2011 |
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Curtains that 'quench' noise
Swiss researchers at Empa, in cooperation with textile designer Annette Douglas and silk weavers Weisbrod-Zürrer AG, have developed lightweight, translucent curtain materials, which are excellent at absorbing ...
May 03, 2011 |
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PolyU scientist develop new textile materials for sportswear
A novel type of fabric that can absorb water and perspiration on one side and transport it to the other has been invented by a team of textile scientists based at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Creating better protective clothing for firefighters
(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Alberta professor has been developing a model for protective clothing that may make firefighters’ jobs safer.
Apr 06, 2011 |
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Carbon dating identifies South America's oldest textiles
Textiles and rope fragments found in a Peruvian cave have been dated to around 12,000 years ago, making them the oldest textiles ever found in South America, according to a report in the April issue of Current Anthropology.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Apr 13, 2011 |
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No more blisters thanks to innovative socks
Swiss researchers and experts from armasuisse have developed novel socks which reduce the chances of blisters forming on the wearer’s feet.
May 07, 2010 |
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