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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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NEWS & VIEWS
Highlights from Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 in Indianapolis Happenings included the Emerging Technologies Conference, women's leadership programming, policy updates and more Read more…

An alternative to PVC Rivercyclon® 450 FR is a technical textile designed as an alternative to traditional PVC-coated fabrics. It is made entirely from polypropylene. Despite its construction, Rivercyclon passes various global fire safety standards. Read more…

You can stand under their umbrella: Stunning shade for fans VDM Group and Pattons prototyped several fabric visuals to create distinct patterns on the fabric, which would transfer this shade pattern to the grass below. Read more…

Health care textiles: Engineered for excellence The phrase “health care textiles” may first bring to mind medical devices and protective gear used in the operating room, but they’re much more varied. Besides hospitals, health care textiles are in any type of outpatient clinic or in residential facilities, from upholstery and mattress Read more…

Natural fabrics for aircraft The new range was developed to meet evolving aesthetic, technical and environmental requirements for transport fabrics, and it includes structured weaves and textural surfaces. Read more…

Stretchy mixed-fiber fabric recycled into new garment Radici InNova, the RadiciGroup division dedicated to research and innovation, has developed a textile recycling process based on selective dissolution technology, capable of treating mixed textile waste—such as swimwear, tights and leggings—and recovering both nylon and LYCRA® fibers. Read more…

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DRYOUT® pioneers the future of moisture removal safeguarding electronics, defense & outdoor gear (1/15/26)

YKK Collaborates with Coloro to Deliver Data-Driven Color Feasibility for Zippers (1/14/26)

Archroma and HeiQ partner to bring revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions to textile industry (1/14/26)

COVATIONBIO ADVANCES STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO TO ACCELERATE NEW BIOMATERIALS INNOVATIONS (1/14/26)

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