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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
Revitalizing Fabric Scraps into Vivid Patchworks of Trees, Bouquets, and Goddesses Using fabrics gathered from friends, stoops around her Brooklyn neighborhood, and secondhand shops, a French-American artist/designer transforms scrap materials into vibrant forms. Read more…

Denim dyeing with a reduced footprint A pretreatment and dyeing process for laser-friendly, easily washable denim, DENIM HALO leaves a reduced environmental footprint by avoiding manual hand scraping or potassium permanganate spraying. It also helps reduce caustic soda use in sulfur dyeing. Read more…

Smart bandage could speed up warfighter recovery This advanced bandage will incorporate sensors to detect the presence of harmful microbes and analyze the host’s immune response, tailoring treatment accordingly. Read more…

Merino Wool Proven To Have Superior Thermoregulation Advantage For Athletes Unlike traditional synthetic performance wear, Merino wool maintains thermal equilibrium during both exertion and rest. Read more…

Teijin Frontier Develops A Next-Generation Stretch Fabric With Multiple Crimp Structure The newly developed fabric combines exceptional elasticity with a soft, airy texture and a natural uneven surface that helps make the fabric lightweight while providing quick drying and moisture wicking performance. Read more…

Yarn Dyeing Specialist Atkinson Dyeing Cuts Carbon Footprint With Innovative Heat Recovery System The centerpiece of this transformation is the installation of a state-of-the-art heat recovery system, which captures 60°C wastewater and uses it to preheat incoming cold water to 50°C. Read more…

NEWS RELEASES
Better Cotton Initiative surpasses 50% traceable BCI Cotton milestone (11/06/25)

Sage Automotive Interiors Announces Collaboration with Austin Hatcher Foundation

Getzner Textil Launches New getzspace® Three-Dimensional Weaving at Functional Fabric Fair (11/5/25)

Hohenstein Medical Hires Medical Device Testing Expert Katie Brinkman to Lead Biocompatibility Program (11/4/25)

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