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.
| Enviu coordinates recycling, reusing of textiles
Enviu aims to “divert 5,000 tonnes [approximately 5,512 U.S. tons] of textile waste in the next five years,” according to its website.
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| Easy-to-clean fabrics for hospitality, restaurant, senior living and health care applications.
The collection is designed to handle spills without extensive cleanup, while offering a stylish look.
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| Smart bandage could speed up warfighter recovery
This advanced bandage will incorporate sensors to detect the presence of harmful microbes and analyze the host’s immune response, tailoring treatment accordingly.
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| Can Fashion Recycle Its Way Out of Overproduction?
New research suggests that technology alone cannot solve fashion’s waste problem while the industry continues to produce and consume at enormous scale.
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| DITF researches bio-based FR materials
This work has potential applications in building materials, home and auto upholstery fabrics, and carpets.
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| Global Nonwovens Alliance launches e-learning initiative
The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), founded by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and EDANA, announced the launch of a new global e-learning initiative designed to help companies build essential nonwovens knowledge.
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