The Textile Resource for Specialty Fabrics and Product Innovation
April 29, 2025 
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HEIQ - XReflect, thinner, lighter, warmer
Teflon - EcoElite
eVent - Waterproof Technology
CORDURA Forever Knit Fabric
MMI Textiles
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.
| High-speed embroidery machine
Melco International’s Melco SUMMIT commercial embroidery machine boasts a stitch speed of 1,500 stitches per minute and a fast color change motor, drastically reducing production time for complex, multicolored designs.
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| Fabric enables sauna sessions on the go
The Firefly Spark and Firefly Dome’s pop-up design allows people to use a sauna while traveling or camping and is easily stored when not in use.
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| 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.
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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.
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| Indoor shade trends: Regulations, automation and more
Changes in motorization, the way products are used for light control, available color options and demand for sustainability are all indoor shade trends.
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| Restricted Substances in Textile Processing: An Overview of Toxicity, Regulations & Risk Management
Regulatory frameworks have evolved to create guidelines and restricted substance lists. These lists help set standards for what chemicals can and cannot be used in textile processing, ensuring safer practices for workers, consumers and the environment.
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