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July 10, 2025 
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HEIQ - XReflect, thinner, lighter, warmer
Teflon - EcoElite
eVent - Waterproof Technology
CORDURA Forever Knit Fabric
MMI Textiles
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.
| 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.
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| 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.
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| Polar bear hair grease research may offer a PFAS alternative
A study conducted by University of Bergen and Trinity College researchers has found that polar bear sebum, or hair grease, is as ice-resistant as PFAS. Their discovery may lead to an alternative to fluorocarbon coatings.
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| 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.
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| Fiber computer allows apparel to “understand” the wearer
Unlike on-body monitoring systems known as “wearables,” which are located at a single point like the chest, wrist or finger, fabrics and apparel have an advantage of being in contact with large areas of the body close to vital organs.
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| San Francisco gallery offers meditative escape through woven textile landscapes
To create these image-based textiles, Wolowiec begins by printing a digital photograph onto loose threads combed out horizontally.
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