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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.

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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

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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..

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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.

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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.

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NEWS & VIEWS
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…

Textile wipe gains role as default decontamination technology FiberTect, a skin-friendly, adsorbent-absorbent nonwoven wipe, has been incorporated into default dry decontamination procedures recommended by guidelines such as Primary Response Incident Scene Management, or PRISM. 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…

Naturalmat mattresses made with recycled denim Naturalmat, based in the U.K., offers sustainably made mattresses and bed linens, utilizing materials such as coconut fibers and recycled denim. Read more…

Natural fabrics for aircraft The new range was developed to meet evolving aesthetic, technical and environmental requirements for transport fabrics, and it includes structured weaves and textural surfaces. Read more…

Advancements in automotive textiles Sustainability goals and EVs are changing sourcing and production Read more…

NEWS RELEASES
The USA Industrial Fabrics Market Research Report Launches Its latest 2026 edition of - "Industry Trends and Forecast through 2031"

Comfort is now the defining metric in personal protective clothing and workwear (2/4/26)

INDA on “Are Flushable Wipes Actually Flushable” (2/4/26)

Functional Fabric Fair Successfully Launches Winter Edition in Orlando Alongside the PGA Show (1/26/26)

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