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U.S. Textile Leaders Urge Industry to Raise Voices NOW for Sake of Industry's Future - If you're a producer or supplier to the US textile and apparel industry, you know the sector in recent months has found itself in crisis mode --again. This is a Call to Action.

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Researchers develop new non-woven fabric made from fungus: 'It's kind of futuristic' - If you want your clothing and upholstery to be eco-friendly and not animal-based, you'll soon have a new option: fabric grown from fungus

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Smart fabrics testing and standards under development - While specialized markets such as military, medical and sports are all in for smart fabric, the lack of standards and reliability, along with the expense of e-textiles, have proven hurdles to commercializations..

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NAIST researchers develop CNT yarn for wearable devices - A research team has also been working on flexible wearable thermoelectric generators that produce electricity from body heat by sewing nanomaterial called carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into fabric.

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These sensors are as fine as spider's silk and can monitor human health - The sensors are 50 times thinner than human hair and so lightweight that the scientists were able to print the fibre directly onto a dandelion without it collapsing.

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NEWS & VIEWS
Biodegradable dye-sub fabric K&R Solutions Group has launched Bio Knit, a biodegradable dye sublimation tension fabric. Bio Knit will biodegrade in a natural environment at the same rate as a non-synthetic fiber such as wool. Read more…

Stretchable device converts body heat to electricity Researchers have developed a flexible, durable electronic prototype that can harvest energy from body heat and turn it into electricity. Read more…

Restricted Substances in Textile Processing: An Overview of Toxicity, Regulations & Risk Management Regulatory frameworks have evolved to create guidelines and restricted substance lists. These lists help set standards for what chemicals can and cannot be used in textile processing, ensuring safer practices for workers, consumers and the environment. Read more…

US company Medline introduces wetness sensing technology FitRight CONNECT Wetness Sensing System is a user-friendly technology for incontinence management in nursing homes. It combines special briefs, a sensor pod, and real-time alerts to track residents' voiding patterns, reducing the time spent in wet briefs and improving care. Read more…

High-speed embroidery machine Melco International’s Melco SUMMIT commercial embroidery machine boasts a stitch speed of 1,500 stitches per minute and a fast color change motor, drastically reducing production time for complex, multicolored designs. Read more…

Fabric increases EV battery safety Asahi Kasei’s new grade of LASTAN™ flame-retardant, highly flexible nonwoven fabric enhances EV battery safety with excellent resistance to flames and particle blasts. Read more…

NEWS RELEASES
Finalists Announced for the 2025 FiltXPO™ Awards (3/19/25)

eVent Fabrics Partners with HLINC Golf, Supplies Plant-Based BIO Waterproof / Breathable Laminates (3/18/25)

The Textile Industry Re-Imagined Industry Panel at Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2025 (3/18/25)

Registration Opens for Summer 2025’s Must-Attend Sourcing Events in New York City and Los Angeles (3/17/25)

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