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.
Technical Textiles: Exploring End-Of-Life Options
New legislation is demanding establishment of recycling hubs throughout Europe. In 2025 in the European Union the problem of garment waste will be proportionately thrown back at the brands putting their products on the market.
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THE CLOG OF THE FUTURE IS 3D PRINTED, ACCORDING TO ADIDAS
The adidas Climamog, an entirely 3D-printed clog with a breathable lattice structure, takes adidas’ experiments with 3D printing to new extremes.
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Soft N Dry launches tree-free diaper technology ecoLiite Core
Soft N Dry has launched the ecoLiite Core, an advanced tree-free diaper technology designed to enhance absorbency and sustainability. This innovation aligns with the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) effective January 1, 2025, ensuring compliance for manufacturers and retailers.
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US company Medline introduces wetness sensing technology
FitRight CONNECT Wetness Sensing System is a user-friendly technology for incontinence management in nursing homes. It combines special briefs, a sensor pod, and real-time alerts to track residents' voiding patterns, reducing the time spent in wet briefs and improving care.
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Autoneum bags EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability for second year
As the globally leading supplier in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, Autoneum recognises its corporate responsibility to continuously improve the sustainability of its products and processes.
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Canada's McMaster Engineering Lab conducts research on neck guards
Researchers at McMaster University's Injury Biomechanics Lab are enhancing hockey safety. They've partnered with Niko Apparel Systems to assess the AEGIS Impact Interceptor neck guard, designed for impact attenuation. Preliminary data shows it performs over 30 per cent better than major brands.
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