The Textile Resource for Specialty Fabrics and Product Innovation
February 13, 2026 
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
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.
| Advancements in automotive textiles
Sustainability goals and EVs are changing sourcing and production
Read more… |
| An alternative to PVC
Rivercyclon® 450 FR is a technical textile designed as an alternative to traditional PVC-coated fabrics. It is made entirely from polypropylene. Despite its construction, Rivercyclon passes various global fire safety standards.
Read more… |
| Shawmut releases life-cycle assessment system for automotive textiles
Shawmut Corporation has launched Shawmut Insights™, a proprietary life-cycle assessment (LCA) system that provides detailed visibility into the environmental impact of automotive and industrial textile products.
Read more… |
| A path to greener fashion: UBC and KPU collaborate on sustainable rayon production
New production method reduces solvent use by up to 70 per cent
Read more… |
| 7 trends shaping polyester’s future
Just because the synthetic can be used in a multitude of incredible ways doesn't mean it should be.
Read more… |
| Tensioned textile lamp could lead to smart fabrics in cars
The lamp features a stretchy tensioned textile that turns on the lamp when pressed and adjusts the intensity and light temperature corresponding to the area pressed and the strength of a person’s touch.
Read more… |
NETWORK PARTNERS
