Plasma treatment is a novel method for processing and finishing materials with significant cost and environmental benefits. Plasma, the fourth state of matter, is created when energy is added to gas molecules causing them to excite and dissociate into charged particles. These charged particles can be used to directly modify the surface of materials or […]
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Microban® Scentry® Revive A New Body Odor Control Technology or Textiles
New body odor test methods are developed and standardized at Microban for textile odor control technology performance evaluation. These methods are lab-based method. They are quantitative and reproducible. They are also easy to run and quick to get result out. They correlate well with real world wearing study. With the help of these newly developed […]
Steve Arcidiacono
Mr. Arcidiacono received a BS in Zoology and an MS in Microbiology from the University of Rhode Island. He joined the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in 1985 as a research microbiologist and conducted research in microbiology, biotechnology, and materials science. Primary areas of focus are 1) antimicrobial textile testing; 2) gut and […]
Will Duncan
Will Duncan CEO, Will Duncan and Associates EVP, SEAMS Association Will Duncan is the founder and CEO of Will Duncan and Associates, a management and operations consulting firm focused on maximizing the effectiveness of your people and processes. Will also serves as the Executive Director for SEAMS, the Association and Voice of the US […]
Ken Greeson
Ken Greeson came to Cotton Incorporated in June, 2002. Ken Greeson’s current position at Cotton Incorporated is Manager, Finishing Research as part of the Textile Chemistry Research department. Ken’s primary responsibilities include research and development in the field of fabric finishing, including areas such as wrinkle resistance, moisture management, repellency, flame retardancy, and abrasion resistance. […]
Tian Lan
Tian Lan Manager, Liquid Formulation Research and Development, Microban International Tian Lan, Manager of odor control research and development for textiles and liquid based products at Microban International, have made multiple accomplishments in specialty chemical product innovation. As part of his role, Tian Lan, is a part of cross-functional teams responsible for the research and […]
Terry McInerney
Following a successful career in commercial insurance; from the mid-1990s Terry has focused on his passion for researching and developing thin film thermal management systems. His research efforts began with paints and coatings for hard surfaces such as industrial machinery, building envelopes, rail cars, electronics, and automotive. Then progressed to applying the technology to textiles […]
Wade Tyner
Wade Tyner – Manager of Applications Engineering, APJeT, Inc. Wade is a graduate of West Virginia University with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, holds a Master of Science degree from North Carolina State University in Textile Engineering, and was an ITT Fellow. Wade has 10 years of experience in the field of atmospheric plasma […]
Trends in Application Technologies & Textile Wet Processing
The theme for the STRC 2019 Conference is Trends in Application Technologies & Textile Wet Processing.
Value Added Textiles
Topics including but not limited to Active Textiles and Encapsulated Finishing Chemicals, Consumer Perspectives and Preferences for Functional Finishes, and Smart Textiles.
