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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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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. 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…

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. 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…

US' INDA, Good360 partner to accelerate sustainability initiatives The collaboration will support INDA's sustainability initiatives by providing members with resources, including webinars and access to Good360's network for donating surplus products. Read more…

FabricLink Network announces launch of The Textile Gateway The FabricLink Network announced the launch of The Textile Gateway, an online platform that connects the textile industry to students of all ages, including elementary school and undergraduate students. Read more…

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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)

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