The Technical Center

The
Textile Resource for Specialty Fabrics and Product Innovation
   January 16, 2025  Facebook Twitter
PGA SHOW 2024 - PGA Show Offerings for Sustainable Performance Fabrics APPAREL TRENDS - PGA Show 2024 - Development of Neolast Functional Fabrics Fair 2023 TITAS Showcases Textile Material to Global Audience Techtextil 2023 - Together and Better Than Ever OR SS2023 - New Advancements in Bio-Based Textile Materials ORSS 2023 - New Fibers are Closing the Loop For Sustainable Fabrics INDUSTRIAL FABRICS - Insulations Advance Sustainability and Safety 24/7 Digital Trade Show - Suppliers Edge - Open for Business

eVent Waterproof
ABMT
Teflon Eco Elite
Draper Knitting Company
Bringing Ideas to Life
Monterey Mills
Chemours - Teflon
FEATURED VIDEOS       see all videos
FEATURED ARTICLES

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.

Read More.


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

Read More.


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..

Read More.


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.

Read More.


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.

Read More.

NEWS & VIEWS
Pioneering a sustainable future: Zulu Kuki and Balena collaborate on BioBased 3D-printed footwear A 3D-printed modular shoe that merges cutting-edge automotive-inspired design with sustainable innovation. Read more…

Germany's Gessner unveils air filter media with activated carbon The activated carbon layer captures and neutralises a wide range of impurities, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odours, and other contaminants. Read more…

Textiles that float return astronauts, research and more safely to Earth Bringing astronauts and scientific research safely back to earth is thanks in part to textile products that float, such as parachutes and balloons—as well as their fabric coatings. Read more…

War-driven demand: How Protech Textiles shape global export markets Protech Textiles are also used by police, defense personnel, and emergency service workers for health and fire safety; for outdoor activities like mountaineering and diving & are also used in everyday life through protective textiles made for homes. Read more…

US' HealthyBaby launches plastic-neutral and EWG verified SmartyPants HealthyBaby has launched SmartyPants, the first EWG verified safe and plastic-neutral diapers. In partnership with RePurpose Global, HealthyBaby has prevented over 1 million pounds of plastic from entering the environment. Read more…

US' Tighties unveils leggings for pain relief & muscle strengthening Tighties, a new functional activewear brand, announced the debut of its product lineup featuring three pairs of leggings designed to address distinct needs such as pain relief, muscle strengthening and active recovery. Read more…

NEWS RELEASES
Registration Opens for FiltXPO™ 2025, April 29-May 1, at the Miami Beach Convention Center (1/14/25)

Fueled by Rapid Growth and Brand Evolution, eVent Fabrics Introduces New “defy the elements” Tagline (1/8/25)

MMI Textiles Inc. Acquires Jason Mills, LLC, Significantly Bolstering Product Offering of High-Performance Knits (12/11/24)

ALLIED Feather + Down’s ExpeDRY Insulation Now Powers Performance & Sustainability for Montane (11/26/24)

More News Releases

The Txtile Gateway, Inspire Students, Learn how You Can Help