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January 18, 2026 
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New technology developed at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and MIT utilizes "wearable freeze-dried cell-free" (wFDCF) fabrics integrated into masks or lab clothing that is capable of identifying pathathogens and toxins, including detecting SARS-COVID from a patient's breath.
The Textile Industry Helping Fight COVID-19 Many in the textile/apparel industry have provided assistance in the fight against COVID-19. In appreciation, the FabricLink Network wants to recognize the many ways Industry companies are contributing to fight COVID-19. |
HEIQ - XReflect, thinner, lighter, warmer
Teflon - EcoElite
eVent - Waterproof Technology
CORDURA Forever Knit Fabric
MMI Textiles
Flexible device could monitor muscle injuries using nanomagnets - The stretchable, durable device converts muscle movement into electrical signals that can be transmitted to a smartphone app for personalized injury rehabilitation.
Textile-based device delivers haptic feedback - Researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas have created a wearable, textile-based device that transmits haptic feedback, reducing the need for external hardware.
Herculite launches health care fabric e-commerce website - The new e-commerce website offers a full selection of its Sure-Chek® antimicrobial health care fabrics.
| Test-tube textiles
Biosynthetic fibers combine performance with sustainability.
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| Highlights from Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 in Indianapolis
Happenings included the Emerging Technologies Conference, women's leadership programming, policy updates and more
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| Heated apparel for dogs and their owners
Heated apparel company ororo® released its first heated garments for pets. In partnership with online pet supplier Chewy Inc., ororo launched the Koldpwoof Heated Dog Vest, the first heated dog apparel to be sold on Chewy.
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| Textile wipe gains role as default decontamination technology
FiberTect, a skin-friendly, adsorbent-absorbent nonwoven wipe, has been incorporated into default dry decontamination procedures recommended by guidelines such as Primary Response Incident Scene Management, or PRISM.
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| 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
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| 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.
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