Agathon Associates' Client Spectro Coating is Making this Revolutionary New Textile Fiber Product

The Flocked based Fiber Energy Absorbing Material was recently featured on a Boston TV station. Originally developed by Professor Yong Kim and a team at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Mass., using multiple layers of a highly technical flock composite FEAM has reached the finals in the NFL selection process for energy absorbing helmets. The goal: reduce the risk of head injuries in contact sports. The solution: Millions of tiny fibers lined up in a special way to absorb and distribute the impact. Something that only this high tech Flocked construction can achieve.

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"I am AATCC" with Shout-out to URI and UMass

AFA supports UMass Dartmouth HELMET SAFETY project to reduce concussions with special flocked material.

The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Bioengineering Department has submitted a proposal to study Flocked Energy Absorbing Material (FEAM) helmet pad structures for sport and military applications. The UMass proposal, which enjoys the support of the American Flock Association and its member companies, is based on the use of textile flocking processes to fabricate impact energy absorbing layers whose upright oriented fibers undergo a unique bending and damped spring-like action when compressed. The project will be a joint effort by UMass Dartmouth and the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For more information go to www.flocking.org

American Flock Association Annual Meeting, Oct. 21st - 22nd, Orlando

The 28th Annual Meeting of the American Flock Association will be at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Orlando, Florida on October 21st and 22nd.

Featured will be presentations from Auggie Tantillo, the new president of the National Council of Textile Organizations, Caroline Ellington and Jasmine Cox, North Carolina State graduate students who will report on their senior design flock projects, Reg Martin Vice President of Bufkor, Inc. and Tom Witham who will bring an update on the UMass Dartmouth "Flock Energy Absorbing Materials" project for helmets to prevent concussions.

On Wednesday - Friday the AFA will be exhibiting at the IFAI/SGIA show.

Click here for an AFA annual meeting registration form.

Flock School Set for August 7-9

Register now for the 8th Triennial Flock School. Join other industry members on the beautiful University of Massachusetts campus for the 8th triennial American Flock Association FLOCK SCHOOL. The entire flocking process will be covered from choice of flock, substrate, and adhesive to coating and application techniques, as well as drying, curing, and post treatments. Break out sessions will address specific needs of the attendees.

Registration form and tuition information available at http://flocking.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-Registration-form-NCTO.pdf.