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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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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. Read more…

US company Medline introduces wetness sensing technology FitRight CONNECT Wetness Sensing System is a user-friendly technology for incontinence management in nursing homes. It combines special briefs, a sensor pod, and real-time alerts to track residents' voiding patterns, reducing the time spent in wet briefs and improving care. Read more…

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. Read more…

US' INDA, Good360 partner to accelerate sustainability initiatives The collaboration will support INDA's sustainability initiatives by providing members with resources, including webinars and access to Good360's network for donating surplus products. Read more…

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. Read more…

Autoneum bags EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability for second year As the globally leading supplier in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, Autoneum recognises its corporate responsibility to continuously improve the sustainability of its products and processes. Read more…

NEWS RELEASES
Elevate Textiles Releases 2025 Sustainability Report (4/22/25)

Sweet Living Group Secures Strong U.S. Patent Portfolio for EcoZinc® Technology to Drive Sustainable Innovation in Textiles (4/18/25)

Hohenstein supports Global Textile Scheme Initiative for structured data exchange (4/9/25)

DYNEEMA® TO EXHIBIT AT THE FUNCTIONAL FABRIC FAIR AND PUSHES THE WORLD’S STRONGEST FIBERTM TO NEW HEIGHTS (4/8/25)

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