PVC- and PFAS-free performance finish

August 3, 2026  |  Products

The Mitchell Group released the NETZERO® BIO material and Hydro Sil™ silicone-based performance finish for commercial interiors.
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Weiwei silk artwork makes statement about surveillance

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

At a distance, the gold-on-red silk tapestry and upholstered pieces stand out with their striking designs. It’s up close where the viewer comprehends the message in the decoration.
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Luxurious restoration of a Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

August 1, 2026  |  Projects

The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham wasn’t just a luxury model car; it was a “hand-built in low numbers” luxury model car. So when one rolled in to Mortimer Upholstery & Marine Covers in Nelson, New Zealand, for an interior upholstery redo, staff at the shop there could only describe it as…
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Fabric architecture projects: immersive environments

August 1, 2026  |  Markets, Product Trends

A goal among design firms in recent years has been to create immersive environments. In fact, that trend surfaced on the 2026 trends predictions list released by architecture and design firm Gensler.
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Ballistic protection and firefighter turnout gear

August 1, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Rapid advances in high‑performance fibers and the growing need for multi‑hazard protection are reshaping the protective textiles market, yet the real test of these innovations lies in the field. A compelling case in point is new research on how ballistic protection interacts with firefighter tur…
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Archaeologists find parts of Bronze Age loom

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Researchers in Spain have analyzed evidence of a warp-weighted loom from nearly 3,500 years ago, providing a closer look at ancient textile technology.
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Danish partnership aims to recycle wool-nylon carpeting

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

A Danish partnership, UnBlend, seeks to address the recyclability of carpets and upholstery fabrics from ships and hotels.
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Montreal Olympic Stadium roof fabrics turned into art

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Fabrics from the roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium were upcycled into furniture, lighting and wearables for the “O-Cycle Project” exhibition at Fonderie Darling in Montreal, Que., Canada.
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DITF researches bio-based FR materials

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

The Polymers and Fiber Composites research team at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) is developing flame-retardant (FR), bio-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) fibers using phosphorous compounds.
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Enviu coordinates recycling, reusing of textiles

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Founded in 2004, Enviu is a nonprofit organization that develops circular business models to address global environmental and social challenges. It engages with governments, recruits entrepreneurs and raises funds worldwide, with offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Bangalore, India; Jakarta, Indonesia; and R…
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