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.
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
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..
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.
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.
DillySocks launches fully biodegradable collection
D-Compose consists of compostable organic cotton and other biodegradable materials including naNea from OceanSafe.
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THE CLOG OF THE FUTURE IS 3D PRINTED, ACCORDING TO ADIDAS
The adidas Climamog, an entirely 3D-printed clog with a breathable lattice structure, takes adidas’ experiments with 3D printing to new extremes.
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US' Michelman expands PFAS-Free Unyte brand for technical textiles
As regulations against PFAS tighten, Michelman's Unyte solutions support manufacturers in meeting new standards while maintaining performance, helping advance sustainability in technical textiles.
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CiCLO Technology and Microban International announce partnership
The collaboration combines Microban International’s odor control technologies with CiCLO’s biodegradable technology, providing textile manufacturers with solutions that enhance performance and sustainability goals in various textile applications.
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Eco-Innovation In Fabric: The Rise of OEKOtech Textiles
Oekotech fabrics are now widely available and vary from carpets and upholstery to apparel and bedding.
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AmorSui raises $3.5mn seed funding for sustainable medical supplies
AmorSui's mission is to make PPE more sustainable, inclusive, and affordable over time, setting a new benchmark of quality in the medical supply sector.
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