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Performance Polish researchers develop

textronics solution to treat
Fabrics patients with electrodes

A group of researchers from the Lodz University of sessions, allowing patients to treat a wide range of
Technology (LUT) has developed a prototype conditions without visiting healthcare institutions. The
PrimaLoft performance fabrics are said to The series are: touch series, with a focus on softness textronics solution that allows the integration of main aim of the project was to develop textile
have fast dry times, enhanced breathability, a and warmth; vista series, provides stylish, durable muscle-stimulating electrodes within various types of electrodes to facilitate muscle electro-stimulation.
superior hand-feel and softness, with many textures; energy series, ideal for active garments; clothing, such as underwear, wristbands and socks, Typically, therapies which use electro-stimulation to
products blue-sign and oeko-tex certified. Primaloft balance series, with multi-layered weather resistant and use it to treat patients with various diseases that treat patients are carried out at rehabilitation centres
has organized its fabric technologies fabrics, and genuine series, with natural fibre blends. require such stimulation. The developed solution after limb injuries, contusions, arthritis, spinal pain,
into five series, offering a wide range of fabrics Primaloft is also introducing the new cashmere blend offers an alternative to traditional rehabilitation and other similar health issues.
suitable for next-to-skin, mid and outer layer base layer fabric – the first in next-to-skin fabrics to
applications. be released.

Woolmark and max

New slash-resistant mara develop

wool denim
backpack made with Max Mara and The Woolmark Company have

Honeywell Spectra developed an innovative Wool Denim line for

Max Mara’s wool-rich Autumn/Winter 2017
collection, celebrating the unique qualities of
Australian Merino wool.

Honeywell has announced that the same Spectra such as commuting to work. Max Mara has utilised innovative 100% Wool
fibre technology used in protective vests for law Denim fabrics that replicate the look and style of
enforcement is now available to shield the Spectra fibre is made from ultra-high traditional denim – retaining the traditional 3/1
belongings of everyday consumers from thieves molecular-weight polyethylene using a patented weave – but have added benefits thanks to the
who slash bags to steal items. gel-spinning process. The versatile material is used natural qualities of Merino wool, including
in a wide variety of applications including increased softness, warmth and resistance to
Loctote Industrial Bag Company designed a ballistic-resistant armour, professional fishing lines, wrinkles. The twisted, strong wool yarns have
theft-resistant drawstring backpack called the Flak and industrial-strength ropes and increasingly in been dyed with ecological dyes to imitate natural
Sack. Suitable both for travel and for daily use, the performance textile applications. indigo and have been tested against the stringent
new cut-resistant bag is enhanced with Spectra guidelines to gain Woolmark certification.
fibre technology used in bullet-resistant vests. It is said to be 15 times stronger than steel, yet light
enough to float, whilst offering a high cut-resistance Max Mara has always used Merino wool for its
It utilises Spectra in a unique fabric construction level, the company reports. Additional security collections and this season has expanded
called FLAKnit created by Tuff-N-Lite, a division of features, such as radio-frequency identification beyond the traditional uses of wool, such as fine
Supreme Corporation, a leading textile and fibre (RFID) blocking material, a heavy-duty brass and tailoring, heavy coats and knitwear, to showcase
technology company. Durable, yet flexible, the steel lock, and break-resistant, steel-reinforced a different approach for the fibre and celebrate
product is designed to be used in a range of nylon straps aim to ensure that Flak Sack has the its innate versatility.
situations such as travel, hiking and everyday use best combination of features to protect against theft.