2022 TRENDS: Take a look at some of the new innovations from the 2021 Outdoor Retailer Sumer Market, August 10 - 11, in Denver featured in the FabricLink Network's Innovation Watch. Read More.
THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY FIGHTS COVID-19: The COVID-19 pandemic has still not reached its peak, and conditions are expected to worsen in the weeks ahead. Many in the textile/apparel industries have already provided their assistance in fighting the impact of the virus. Read More.
Textile Exchange - Launches new micro site (aboutbiosynthetics.org) to demystify biosynthetics. In the future our clothes could be made from sugars, biomass and plant oils.
THE CUTTING EDGE - Innovative Fabric Developments for a New Outdoor Consumer- Driven by the 80 million Millennial consumers, along with the younger Gen-Z generation, born in the mid-90s and expected to reach 84.7 million by 2020, today's primary shopper groups have a See now – wear now buying attitude.
What's New in Comfort Activewear? A Lot! - Comfort remains one of the most important qualities for today's consumers. Feeling comfortable can also make the wearer feel more confident and lead to better performance.
Myth Buster: Smart Apparel – Why Is It Still A Carrel?
There are various myths and misconceptions surrounding the technology of smart garments which this article intends to bust.
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Agrotextiles - A New Alternative For Agriculture Protection
A new "nonwoven" polypropylene or Agrotextile can change the climate conditions and may be placed directly over the plant without needing any support.
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Monumental Yarn Art Installations Add a Radiant Spectrum of Color Indoors and Outdoors
Artist Eric Rieger, aka HOTTEA, gathers loose threads to make monumental installations. Each thread is untethered and able to freely move with a passing breeze.
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Seaweed, Edible Plastic Packaging Substitute That ‘Disappears’ After Single Use
A London-based startup, Notpla, is creating a new form of sustainable plastic that has the potential to replace single-use packaging...and it's edible too!
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Cotton Inc.’s ‘Every Piece Pledge’ Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Some 4.2 million pieces of denim have been collected for Cotton Incorporated's recycling scheme over the years.
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SPANISH BRAND TERNUA RENEWS TECHNICAL LINES FOR 2022/23 FW RANGE
90% of the garments have been designed with recycled materials using textiles, like Primaloft Gold Pure or Stormfleece Pro, to provide a highly technical, functional and sustainable range of products.
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