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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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Advancements in automotive textiles Sustainability goals and EVs are changing sourcing and production 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…

Shawmut releases life-cycle assessment system for automotive textiles Shawmut Corporation has launched Shawmut Insights™, a proprietary life-cycle assessment (LCA) system that provides detailed visibility into the environmental impact of automotive and industrial textile products. Read more…

A path to greener fashion: UBC and KPU collaborate on sustainable rayon production New production method reduces solvent use by up to 70 per cent Read more…

7 trends shaping polyester’s future Just because the synthetic can be used in a multitude of incredible ways doesn't mean it should be. Read more…

Tensioned textile lamp could lead to smart fabrics in cars The lamp features a stretchy tensioned textile that turns on the lamp when pressed and adjusts the intensity and light temperature corresponding to the area pressed and the strength of a person’s touch. Read more…

NEWS RELEASES
Global Bio-based Polymer Market to Grow by 11 % Annually Until 2030, Led by Europe and North America (2/12/26)

New DIN SPEC standardizes method to assess environmental impact of textile fragments in soil (2/11/26)

The USA Industrial Fabrics Market Research Report Launches Its latest 2026 edition of - "Industry Trends and Forecast through 2031"

Comfort is now the defining metric in personal protective clothing and workwear (2/4/26)

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