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September 7, 2024 
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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.
| US' Michelman expands PFAS-Free Unyte brand for technical textiles
As regulations against PFAS tighten, Michelman's Unyte solutions support manufacturers in meeting new standards while maintaining performance, helping advance sustainability in technical textiles.
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| Amcor launches Huggies Eco Protect diapers with 30% recycled content
The bag has been developed using recycled plastic film that has been processed to be reused as a raw material maintaining performance and minimising impact on visual appeal.
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| This fabric recycling company was going to change fashion. Why did it suddenly go bankrupt?
Renewcell created tech to turn old cotton clothing into pulp for new fabric. But shortly after opening its first large factory, it has already stopped operating.
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| The Best Running Shoes for Men in 2024
Hitting the road or trail this year? Here’s what to wear, from Nike and New Balance to Asics and Hoka according to GearJunkie
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| Textiles in protection from bioagents, chemical warfare
The quest to protect from multiple threats
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| US' Avient introduces Versaflex TF Adhesive TPEs for textile fabrics
These new solutions help textile fabric laminations to be soft, stretchable, and breathable, enabling a uniform thickness and overall appearance in athletic apparel such as sportswear and underwear.
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