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3D-printed fashion without the plastic
September 1st, 2026
In partnership with colorFabb and Algenesis Labs, designer Danit Peleg has created a way to create 3D-printed fabrics that will not degrade into microplastics. Image: Danit Peleg/Alva The next step in Danit Peleg’s 10-year journey to create 3D-printed fashion on demand just passed its biggest hurdle yet: being able to create soft, wearable garments at […]
Researchers develop on-body robotic fabrication
September 1st, 2026
Researchers at MIT’s Media Lab developed InSituWear, a robotic fabrication method that can weave custom wearables directly onto the human body. Using this technology, they created a thermochromic glove. The glove is integrated with nichrome wires and produces localized activation in response to hand gestures. Image: Critical Matter group, MIT Media Lab Researchers at Massachusetts […]
Beer, whiskey by-products become leather alternatives
September 1st, 2026
Arda Biomaterials partners with local breweries and distilleries to collect spent grain and whiskey draff, using these by-products to make New Grain™, an animal- and plastic-free leather alternative. Image: Arda Biomaterials Arda Biomaterials, headquartered in London, England, turns waste from beer and whiskey production into New Grain™, an animal- and plastic-free leather alternative. Founded in […]
Soccer jerseys made from recycled textiles
September 1st, 2026
Soccer jerseys released ahead of the FIFA World Cup finals this spring, made from recycled textiles. Image: Nike The soccer jerseys sported by athletes in the FIFA World Cup this summer were the first by Nike to be made from 100% recycled textile waste. Advanced chemical recycling created the polyester yarn that the company says […]
Textile artists present solo exhibitions
September 1st, 2026
Textile artists Anne von Freyburg, based in London, England, and Maria Guzmán Capron, based in California, had the opportunity to present their work in solo exhibitions in the U.S. Espejo is a 2024 artwork featuring handmade and hand-dyed fabrics and thread by Maria Guzmán Capron. Image: Sarasota Art Museum ‘Penumbra’ Capron presented the solo exhibition, […]
Global Change Award winners target emissions-intensive issues
September 1st, 2026
RheaCycle™ by Rhea’s Factory is in its pilot phase and uses artificial intelligence-designed enzymes to break down polyester in textile waste into feedstock that can be turned back into new fibers, enabling circular recycling. From left: Arzu Sandıkçı, founder and CEO, and Mert Topcu, chief technical officer. Image: H&M Foundation The winners of the 2026 […]
Expanding sustainable, bio-based fabrics
September 1st, 2026
BIOFUR® creates animal-free bio-based fabrics that are 100% industrially compostable. The MOUTON Bio™ fabric is a shearling-like material (top), and BIOSherpa® mimics the appearance and feel of sherpa (bottom). Both materials are washable, flame-retardant and produced from the polymerization of renewable non-GMO feedstock. Image: BIOFUR When something moves from being a buzzword to becoming part […]
Your mission: Invest in a leadership-ready workforce
September 1st, 2026
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter moves into position over a 105 mm howitzer before being sling-loaded to another location. Autometrix director of operations Kurt Schimmel served in Afghanistan as an executive logistics advisor to the Afghan military and police. He then gained further experience in logistics, supply chain and manufacturing work before joining the team at […]
India offers opportunities for U.S. textile companies
September 1st, 2026
Continuous dyeing in progress at Creative Group’s textiles process house in India. The company’s in-house home textiles facilities dye and finish 36 million meters (approximately 118 million feet) of textiles each year. Image: Creative Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai India has long been an important player in the global textile industry, and a new trade […]
The challenges in recycling aramids
September 1st, 2026
Nomex® and Kevlar® staple fibers. Meta-aramids are easier to process for recycling than para-aramids due to the latter’s toughness being essential to their purpose. Image: Arclin Recycling textiles is a formidable challenge being researched around the world. But when the materials have been designed to be the toughest, strongest, most durable materials out there, made […]