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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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General Recycled’s aramid recycling technology spotlighted at NAUMD Conference General Recycled® (GR) patented aramid recycling technology played a pivotal role in development of Monterey Textiles’ new Eco-Fyre® fabric, a recycled aramid fabric engineered for demanding applications in the oil and gas industry. Read more…

Scientific studies on microplastics indicate alarming conclusion The scientific evidence is now more than sufficient: collective global action is urgently needed to tackle microplastics—and the problem has never been more pressing. Read more…

Weather the storm - eVent windstormST eVent windstormST EB9016-3L is a 100% polyester interlock knitted face fabric with a 100% polyester microfleece backer. The PFAS-free laminate is a softshell built for breathability. With a C0 DWR, the fabric is waterproof and windproof. Read more…

2025 State of the Industry report for advanced textiles The annual survey asks people’s opinion about 21 different issues. The top worries are pretty consistent year to year, so whatever changes is notable. This year, tariffs are newly appearing in the Top 6 concerns. Read more…

Revitalizing Fabric Scraps into Vivid Patchworks of Trees, Bouquets, and Goddesses Using fabrics gathered from friends, stoops around her Brooklyn neighborhood, and secondhand shops, a French-American artist/designer transforms scrap materials into vibrant forms. Read more…

8 Fabric Wall Art Ideas to Weave Style into Your Home This versatile decor idea can instantly transform your space with texture, color, and a personal stamp. Read on to discover how to make it work in your home! Read more…

NEWS RELEASES
INDA Applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for Passage of the WIPPES Act - HR 2269 (6/26/25)

INDA Announces 2025 World of Wipes Innovation Award® Finalists Recognizing Breakthroughs in Sustainable Wipe Technology (6/23/25)

Nikwax Reveals 2025 Sustainability Report, Highlights Significant Carbon Footprint Reduction Through Product Reformulation (6/23/25)

Better Cotton to become a Regenerative Standard (6/19/25)

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