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Nullarbor Fibre™

“A sustainable
With this marvelous innovation it is now possible to control the solution against mosquito-borne illnesses
feeling temperature. The Smart Coat by Emel and Aris combines
alternative for
the features of apparel style, luxury fabric and revolutionary infrared
heat technology. This Smart Coat works from day to night, autumn Vector Textiles Pro-Tex is a textile-based personal protection solution for people who live or work in areas
to spring, London to New York, Paris to Milan. where mosquitos and mosquito-borne illnesses like the Zika virus exist. Originally developed by researchers at
plant-based fibers”
It comes with the three heat settings which can be activated at the NC State, the prototype fabrics provide effective, comfortable mosquito-bite protection without using
chemicals or insecticides. The fabrics are effective for indoor/outdoor wear in hot, humid climates.
touch of a button. The Smart Coat collection is made entirely in the
UK using the finest quality Italian Loro Piana fabrics in cotton or
cashmere and wool blend in a rainbow of colours. All the fabrics Since the Zika virus protection was a major public concern, the team established Vector Textiles Inc., Raleigh, N.C.,
are treated with Loro Piana’s Storm System®, a double barrier to
Nullarbor Fibre™, is a sustainable alternative for plant-based fibers, like viscose, that can have significant to design, develop and commercialize the fabrics and the Pro-Tex Maternity brand. Initially, the line consists of
make them water and wind-repellent yet completely breathable.
environmental impacts. Developed by Australian-based Nanollose Ltd, an R&D company that specializes in innerwear serving as undergarments/base-layers, leggings, and fitted tops. Subsequent collections will include
Although the fabrics are luxurious they are strong and durable for
creating plant-free cellulose technologies, the Nullarbor Fibre™ is a tree-free rayon fiber, sourced from organic maternity outerwear. The clothing will target pregnant women between the ages of 15 and 49 in Latin America and
the southern United States, which represents approximately 170 million potential consumers.
winter weather.
liquid waste. The company has created a sweater as proof that Nullarbor can be used within the current Prof. Zijian Zheng, showing Textile Lithium battery developed by his team Textile Lithium batteries developed at Institute of Textile and
at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
industrial protocol, since the fiber was spun into yarn, made into fabric and manufactured into the garment
Hidden under the lining of the Smart Coat is a lightweight
using existing industrial equipment.
patent-pending heating system. The heat spreads through a flexible
inert polymer that has a preset temperature so it can’t overheat. The ITC-PolyU developed highly flexible
The 18-day process to make Nullarbor requires less land, water, and energy compared to today's other fibre Recycrom™ is turning waste into colorsFebruary/March 2020
only wiring is a short cable that connects the polymer to a small
production processes. During the biomaterial technology process, the natural microbe-fermenting liquid food
removable battery that sits in a discreet zipped pocket. It is
waste is converted into cellulose, which is then transformed into Nullarbor, a cotton-like fiber material. Currently, high-energy textile lithium battery to
impossible to tell these coats heat but once you try the Smart Coat,
the company is developing a supply chain within the Indonesian coconut industry with aims to significantly
it is hard to leave home or take a flight without one.
scale up the new fiber production.
The Smart Coat is often described as being like a warm hug. That is
because the heat emitted is far infrared (FIR) which doesn’t just cope with surging demand for
heat the surface like wired heating, it’s absorbed by the body and
warms the muscles. The main heat patch is concentrated on the
lower back so the FIR can be absorbed by the kidneys to increase wearable electronics
PPSS develops next
circulation and give you a warm feeling all over. FIR is the healthiest
heat on the spectrum and has long been associated with wellbeing.
FIR is used to reduce pain, increase muscle flexibility, and stimulate
level high-performance durable and safe energy supply for wearable electronics with numerous applications which may include
collagen and even to detoxify. Researchers at Institute of Textile and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have successfully
developed a highly flexible, high-energy Textile Lithium Battery that is capable of providing more stable,
healthcare monitoring, intelligent textiles, smartphones, Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking and
body armour
Basf, mizuno improve training footwear ITC's novel lightweight Textile Lithium Battery demonstrates high energy density of more than 450 Wh/L,
Internet of Things (IoT).
and excellent flexibility — with a bending radius of less than 1mm, and foldability of over 1,000 cycles with
PPSS Group has developed next generation of high-performance body armour which protects the wearer from
Basf has disclosed a new material named Elastopan the midsole’s new geometries has been pivotal in marginal capacity degradation. In comparison, the existing bendable lithium batterycan only reach a
even the most vicious and brutal types of edged weapon and shanks imaginable. Utilising a combination of the bending radius of about 25 mm, and with much lower performance of less than 200 Wh/L. The Textile
helping us to successfully produce the new training
polyurethane for Mizuno’s new training footwear. The
Lithium Battery, of less than 0.5 mm thick, also possesses fast charging/discharging capability, and long
strength of carbon fibre, the auxetic properties of Auxilam technology and some additional ‘top secret’ assets
shoes are capable of providing improved balance to footwear.” Building on its "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" powder-like dyes that can be reused as pigment
cycle life comparable with conventional lithium batteries. Laboratory tests conducted by the ITC team
derived from the specially developed composite structure, this next generation of body armour offers a truly
the wearer which will ultimately boost athletic perfor- mission, Officina+39 developed Recycrom™, a dyes, and then reapplied to cotton, wool, linen, and
have proven the extremely high mechanical stability, durability and safety of the Textile Lithium Battery
outstanding balance of weight, protection, performance and durability.
mance. The high-performance material solution The new optimised polyurethane grade introduced in patented, sustainable range of synthetic colored other natural fibers and blends. Various dyeing
under deformation. When the battery is repeatedly folded in half, twisted at different angles or freely
enables Mizuno’s Centre of Balance (COB) technolo- Mizuno’s new training footwear possess high dyestuff powders made from 100% recycled textile methods can be used to apply Recycrom to the
crumpled, its voltage window remained unchanged. Bending test showed that the battery can be bent
Moreover, the company claims a reduction of 19 per cent in thickness (utilising a 3.9 millimetres carbon fibre
gy that transmits information to the soles of the feet hydrolysis resistance and good bonding strength. cotton waste and textile scraps from used clothing various fabrics, including exhaustion dyeing, dipping,
over 1,000 times with marginal capacity degradation. Safety tests conducted by continuous hammering,
composite) and a 6.6 per cent lower aerial density and reduced weight for its latest development. The new
through activation bumps moulded into the surface Unlike conventional materials, Basf’s polyurethane and manufacturing waste. The dyes utilize eco-sus- spraying, and screen printing, and coating. When
trimming with scissors and penetrating with nail proved the battery can stably provide power output for
body armour is made from Auxilam, a unique carbon fibre composite material. Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS
of the midsole. Natsuki Sato, of Global Footwear materials has extraordinary confirmability that can tainable inputs without using chemical dyes and dyed using Recycrom colors, the fabrics have a
conform easily and seamlessly to the uneven shape
the electronic components with no risk of catching fire or burst.
Group stated: “Law enforcement, border force, immigration, customs and prison officers are being attacked by harming the environment. washed-out and natural look that complements
Product Division, Mizuno Corporation said that
criminals carrying and using knives, machetes, shanks, blunt objects and hypodermic needles every day.” It
“Mizuno has always emphasised the importance of of the activation bumps moulded into the surface of today's current fashion trends. Brands can collabo-
the midsole. This innovative technology will definitely
rate with the inventors at Officina+39 to make
will be certified to KR2/SP2 according to the UK Home Office Body Armour Standard, as well as NIJ Level 2
product innovation as a key growth driver for our maximise comfort and functionality in sports Through the innovative Recycrom™ dyeing process, Recycrom custom dyes using a manufacturers' own
(Stab & Spike) and VPAM K2/D2 meaning it will offer a truly significant higher level of knife, spike and needle
company. Using Basf’s advanced material solution in footwear applications.” textile waste is pulverized and upcycled into
protection. It has been field tested thoroughly, will be made available from January 06, 2020. scraps/textile waste.
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