The Textile Resource for Specialty Fabrics and Product Innovation
February 7, 2023 
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HEIQ - XReflect, thinner, lighter, warmer
Teflon - EcoElite
eVent - Waterproof Technology
CORDURA Forever Knit Fabric
MMI Textiles
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - Arc'teryx Partners with UBC on Next Generation of Water - Oil Repellent Fabric. Fabrics are being fabricated without the use of PFCs, as the toxicity of PFCs can remain in the environment for hundreds of years.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY RESEARCH - Wearable Mask Technology utilizes "wearable freeze-dried cell-free" (wFDCF) fabrics integrated into masks or lab clothing that is capable of identifying pathathogens and toxins, including detecting SARS-COVID from a patient's breath.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME - SpydaSilk Research leads to commerciliation of Kraig Labs SpydaSilk. Until now scientists haven't been able to assemble spider silk's genetic proteins into a cost effective fiber with desired properties.
YALE UNIVERSITY - Innovative Robotic Fibers Transform Fabrics into 3D Androids. - The fabric stiffens or softens depending on the temperature, and can be designed with a memory to change shape and return to its original shape.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY - New Age Textile Shield Advanced research offers coated fabric with electromagnetic pollution protection. The project utilizes MXene, a conductive two-dimensional coating materialmdiscovered at Drexel in 2011.
| UK's Technical Absorbents becomes OEKO-TEX certified
UK-based Technical Absorbents Ltd (TAL), manufacturer of washable superabsorbent fabrics, has attained OEKO-TEX certification for its washable fabric technology.
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| US' ILC Dover to produce spacesuits for use in low-earth orbit
ILC Dover is producing the next generation of spacesuits for the International Space Station (ISS), for use in low-earth orbit, deep space, and lunar/planetary exploration.
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| France's RecyOuest starts recycling line for agricultural waste nets
RecyOuest, a French green economy company, has successfully started up world’s first recycling line that produces recycling fibres for nonwoven applications from agricultural plastic waste nets.
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| Agrotextiles - A New Alternative For Agriculture Protection
There is a non-woven material, which can change the climate conditions and can be placed directly over the plant without needing any support.
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| Belgium's Devan launches biobased allergen control tech
The technology is based on encapsulated probiotics, which are natural microorganisms similar in kind to those that can be found in yoghurt, cheese, and other probiotic food.
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| US researcher designs 'smart' hat that tracks babies' body temperature
The hat could reduce the need for monitoring an infant’s temperature using thermometers and other invasive technologies.
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