Under Armour Creates a Spacewear System for Virgin Galactic Future Astronauts The idea of flight has captured the human imagination for eons. From the myth of Icarus to a world captivated by a trip to the moon exactly 50 years ago, flight as a means to explore our world and beyond has remained at the…
DetailsNEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2019 – In January 2019, Virgin Galactic Founder Sir Richard Branson and Under Armour CEO and Founder Kevin Plank announced a collaboration which saw Under Armour become Virgin Galactic’s Technical Spacewear Partner. Today, the companies unveiled the collaboratively designed spacewear system for Virgin Galactic astronauts comprising of a base layer, spacesuit,…
DetailsFortum, a major European energy company building new business options in the circular economy, together with the sustainable fibre technology company Spinnova have today introduced the first prototype product born out of their joint development of using wheat straw in the production of highly sustainable textile fibre. Fortum and Spinnova are showcasing the world’s first…
DetailsLectra announces the launch of two new solutions for the mass production of fabric car seats and interiors: Vector® Automotive iP6 and iP9. The latest additions to the already-extensive Vector Automotive range combine breakthrough cutting equipment innovation with an optimized software application and specially designed consumables to enable automotive suppliers to achieve zero-buffer cutting on…
DetailsWhen it comes to treating contagious and easily transmissible diseases—particularly at pandemic levels—healthcare providers are the first line of defense. But are they ready? As the flu season approaches, it is a good time to review infection control procedures within a healthcare organization, especially related to protocols, isolation, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Federal guidelines…
DetailsInterest in luxurious, sustainable performance continues to grow Jessica Charles, Younger Furniture, EJ Victor, Highland House and Four Seasons are among the new placements for the sustainable Breathe by Milliken collection. For introduction, the fall season, the “eco-elegant performance fabrics” collection from the Specialty Interiors business of Milliken & Company features cleanable cottons and cotton/linens and polyesters made from recycled plastic…
DetailsLONDON (Reuters) – From the pinnacle of the City of London’s largest skyscraper, Stuart Lipton is wagering a $1.2 billion bet that the British capital remains a master of the international financial universe no matter what happens with Brexit. The 76-year-old property developer is not alone. Bankrolled by a host of global investors, including France’s…
DetailsWearable technology will help drive personal protective equipment growth as the MENA region strives for safer workplaces. A new forecast of the world’s personal protective equipment (PPE) market has identified sector growth potential in the Middle East over the next three years. A Research and consulting group Grand View Research says the moderate sector growth…
DetailsThe clothing industry is facing a long-term structural decline as consumers with ‘too much stuff’ cut back on the number of new outfits they buy, even as prices fall. Consumers have been buying clothes in ever-increasing quantities over the past 20 years as fast-fashion retailers such as H&M and Zara and budget retailers including Primark…
DetailsThe Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has ensured that all sports facilities in Qatar will be accompanied by 850 square metres of green space. Sustainability is one of the basic concepts which underlines all of the initiatives being undertaken by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (the department in charge of overseeing development projects…
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