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October 5, 2026 
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HEIQ - XReflect, thinner, lighter, warmer
Teflon - EcoElite
eVent - Waterproof Technology
CORDURA Forever Knit Fabric
MMI Textiles
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.
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
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..
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.
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.
| How to Choose Cycling Clothing and Apparel for a Better Ride
The right cycling clothing can help manage sweat, improve comfort, protect you from changing weather and make long hours more enjoyable.
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| Bed skirts are back (yes, really). Here’s how to style them in a modern way
A look back at recent interior design trends makes it easy to understand why bed skirts are making a comeback
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| Easy-to-clean fabrics for hospitality, restaurant, senior living and health care applications.
The collection is designed to handle spills without extensive cleanup, while offering a stylish look.
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| Nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep firefighters safer
Researchers have found rough fabrics, with their irregular surfaces and higher friction, can trap and hold ash and smoke particles, and prevent them moving through the material.
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| Ballistic protection and firefighter turnout gear
Rapid advances in high?performance fibers and the growing need for multi?hazard protection are reshaping the protective textiles market.
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| DITF researches bio-based FR materials
This work has potential applications in building materials, home and auto upholstery fabrics, and carpets.
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