The Textile Resource for Specialty Fabrics and Product Innovation
July 22, 2019 
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"Driven by the 80 million Millennial consumers, along with the younger Gen-Z generation, born in the mid-90s and expected to reach 84.7 million by 2020, today's primary shopper groups have a See now—wear now buying attitude. They prefer to purchase clothing that no one else is wearing," states Matt Powell, VP/ senior industry analyst for the NPD Group. Since uniqueness is very important to Millennials and Gen-Zers, the larger brands find themselves conceding some of their dominance to smaller businesses with creative designers who have the ability to quickly capture new trends.
TRENDS Take a look at some of the great innovations
from the 2019 Outdoor Retailer
Summer Market, June 18 - 20 in Denver featured in the FabricLink Network's Innovation Watch. Read More.
CUTTING EDGE - Sustainability is a driving issue in the outdoor market. There is a need to find a balance between developing innovative technical textiles and the demand for sustainability. Millennials aand Gen-Z's want to hear a "green" production story before making buying decisions. Read More.
CUTTING EDGE - Textile engineering is transforming the textile industry from innovative equipment, to smart fibers and fabrics, to surveillance technologies for monitoring intellectual properties. Machine designs have become increasingly more sophisticated and precise. Read More
| ELG & INEOS WORK FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN MARINE INDUSTRY
The reuse of carbon fibre products is a real game changer and diverts waste away from landfills.
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| ITA DESIGNS ROAD SURFACE OF TEXTILE-REINFORCED PLASTIC
InnoPave was able to deliver excellent measurement results in extensive laboratory tests, which indicate a service life of more than 80 years.
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| TORAY UNVEILS LATEST DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE WEAR LIVMOA CL
Today has developed a sterilized type of clothing for use in cleanrooms called Livmoa CL, the latest iteration of its Livmoa series of disposable protective wear.
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| One man's 300-mile swim through a vortex of trash
Every day, more and more people are joining the throng of people fighting to reduce plastic waste—and use—across the Earth.
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| IKEA will offer curtains that purify indoor air
The GUNRID curtain purifies the air using technology similar to the photosynthesis process found in nature.
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| SAINT-GOBAIN BECOMES DISTRIBUTOR OF AMERICAN ROAD PATCH
The Patch properly contains, strengthens, and seals potholes, cracks, and utility cut repairs. It's simple to apply and does not require special trucks or equipment.
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| PORCHER TO PRESENT LATEST TECHNOLOGIES
Innovations include the latest thermoplastic 5G radome technology developed in cooperation with Meggitt, the award winning non-combustible Flamline fabric as well as a recycled ultra-lightweight fabric for the outdoor sports apparel market.
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| IKEA will offer curtains that purify indoor air
The GUNRID curtain purifies the air using technology similar to the photosynthesis process found in nature.
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