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.
Fashion Needs a Reset: ‘Know-How’ Leads the Way, Says Première Vision Paris
By choosing quality over quantity, supporting local artisans, and asking critical questions about supply chains, shoppers can help shape a better future for fashion.
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Max Space uses Aluula material for space habitat construction
The lightweight material is part of a custom laminate that adds strength and durability to the structural elements of the habitat, making it possible to create a large living and working area at a fraction of the weight and cost.
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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.
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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.
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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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Seatbelt-integrated biosensor could track alertness and stress of drivers
The new sensor that can pick up and track biological signals, such as the heartbeat and respiration, without being in contact with the body of users.
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