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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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First-of-its-kind shopping mall set to revolutionize shopping experience: 'It's beautiful' There's a stylish and refreshing shopping mall in Sweden that only sells secondhand and repurposed items. The mall has now been in operation for 10 years and serves as a model for sustainable shopping for clothing and household goods. 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…

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

A path to greener fashion: UBC and KPU collaborate on sustainable rayon production New production method reduces solvent use by up to 70 per cent Read more…

Heated apparel for dogs and their owners Heated apparel company ororo® released its first heated garments for pets. In partnership with online pet supplier Chewy Inc., ororo launched the Koldpwoof Heated Dog Vest, the first heated dog apparel to be sold on Chewy. Read more…

Health care textiles: Engineered for excellence The phrase “health care textiles” may first bring to mind medical devices and protective gear used in the operating room, but they’re much more varied. Besides hospitals, health care textiles are in any type of outpatient clinic or in residential facilities, from upholstery and mattress Read more…

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eVent Fabrics and ALLIED Feather + Down Redefine Down Jacket Performance Through Moisture Management Innovation (4/5/26)

Asahi Kasei Advance to showcase high-performance non-woven and fibers at Techtextil 2026 (3/4/26)

Preliminary Conference Program Announced for the 2026 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference (3/3/26)

INDA Opens Registration for FiltXPO™ 2026 (2/23/26)

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