The Textile Resource for Specialty Fabrics and Product Innovation
September 18, 2019 
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
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.
eTextilesCommunications - Leaders in the Textile & Apparel Industry supply chain look back at 2017 and share generally optimistic expectations for 2018.
Textile Exchange - Launches new micro site (aboutbiosynthetics.org) to demystify biosynthetics. In the future our clothes could be made from sugars, biomass and plant oils.
THE CUTTING EDGE - Innovative Fabric Developments for a New Outdoor Consumer- 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.
What's New in Comfort Activewear? A Lot! - Comfort remains one of the most important qualities for today's consumers. Feeling comfortable can also make the wearer feel more confident and lead to better performance.
SENSIL HEAT - A Sustainable Fiber Technology
Cordura Forever Knit Fabric
Cordura Fabrics - Long Lasting Sustainable Solutions
KYORENE - Graphene Based Technical Fibers
MMI Textiles
THERMETRICS
NILIT®'s Sensil Trend Book looks to 2020
Schoeller shows new styles from brand partners
Microban® introduces Scentry Revive®l
ECLAT offers 3D engineered jacquard leggings
CoolVisions® introduces Dyeable Polypropylene
Sympatex Fully Recyclable Polyester Membrane
Downlite Sustainable Insulations for the Outerwear Market
| KIST MAKES FIBROUS TRANSISTOR FOR ELECTRONIC TEXTILES
Marking a significant step towards development of comfortable wearable electronic devices, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has constructed a fibrous transistor which has the characteristics of a textile.
Read more… |
| From planned obsolescence to circular thinking
A century ago, the fashion industry aimed to produce quality goods that lasted a lifetime. For at least half a century now, the mainstream fashion industry has intentionally produced goods of poorer quality to encourage continuous consumption.
Read more… |
| Stella McCartney and Adidas unveil sustainable sportswear made from liquified old cotton
Made from liquified old cotton, the collection includes a biodegradable dress and the world’s first fully recyclable hoodie.
Read more… |
| DEMAND FOR FLAME RESISTANT APPAREL TO GROW BY 6.5% BY 2027
Buoyed by strong growth prospects, manufacturers of flame resistant apparel are focusing on developing flame resistant apparel that is comfortable, stylish, sustainable and innovative,
Read more… |
| IKEA, ADIDAS JOIN HANDS TO CONNECT HOME AND SPORT
Ikea and adidas will explore connections between living spaces and sport, to help create healthy habits. Designers from both companies will exchange knowledge, insights and ideas to imagine ways to make working out at home easier.
Read more… |
| TEMPERPACK GRANTED PATENT FOR NEW PACKAGING MATERIAL
ClimaCell is the first packaging material to match the thermal and cushioning properties of expanded polystyrene (EPS) & has also received the "Widely Recyclable" designation from How2Recycle.
Read more… |
NETWORK PARTNERS
