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.
Fabric enables sauna sessions on the go
The Firefly Spark and Firefly Dome’s pop-up design allows people to use a sauna while traveling or camping and is easily stored when not in use.
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Max Space uses Aluula material for space habitat construction
The lightweight material is part of a custom laminate that adds strength and durability to the structural elements of the habitat, making it possible to create a large living and working area at a fraction of the weight and cost.
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US' INDA, Good360 partner to accelerate sustainability initiatives
The collaboration will support INDA's sustainability initiatives by providing members with resources, including webinars and access to Good360's network for donating surplus products.
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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.
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AI-driven subscription models reshape retail landscape: Study
Retailers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence and subscription-based models to enhance customer loyalty and drive growth, according to a new study from University of Buffalo’s School of Management.
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Armor Matrix Systems unveils GEN7-IIIA-PP soft ballistic panel system
The GEN7-IIIA-PP system represents a significant advancement in ballistic protection, featuring the groundbreaking PERAPLUS-GEN7 fabric technology. This new soft armour panel is not only extremely lightweight and flexible but also delivers superior ballistic performance.
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