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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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| AI-driven subscription models reshape retail landscape: Study
Retailers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence and subscription-based models to enhance customer loyalty and drive growth, according to a new study from University of Buffalo’s School of Management.
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| Seatbelt-integrated biosensor could track alertness and stress of drivers
The new sensor that can pick up and track biological signals, such as the heartbeat and respiration, without being in contact with the body of users.
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| Fabric increases EV battery safety
Asahi Kasei’s new grade of LASTAN™ flame-retardant, highly flexible nonwoven fabric enhances EV battery safety with excellent resistance to flames and particle blasts.
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| US' HealthyBaby launches plastic-neutral and EWG verified SmartyPants
HealthyBaby has launched SmartyPants, the first EWG verified safe and plastic-neutral diapers. In partnership with RePurpose Global, HealthyBaby has prevented over 1 million pounds of plastic from entering the environment.
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| Armor Matrix Systems unveils GEN7-IIIA-PP soft ballistic panel system
The GEN7-IIIA-PP system represents a significant advancement in ballistic protection, featuring the groundbreaking PERAPLUS-GEN7 fabric technology. This new soft armour panel is not only extremely lightweight and flexible but also delivers superior ballistic performance.
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