Making wearable technology work

July 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

We are in the middle of a historic leap in textile technology. Whether it’s the development of new yarns and coatings or the integration of electronics into existing textiles, the future of wearable technology is rapidly evolving—and the future is bright. It seems like every week brings another …
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California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act

July 1, 2025  |  Industry in Focus, Markets

Signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in September 2024, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act (RTRA) intends to drastically change the life cycles of apparel and textiles in California. The law does not impact just California-based businesses; it imposes obligations on anyone who sells, of…
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Consortia pursue solutions to textile recycling’s challenges

July 1, 2025  |  Markets, Product Trends

Imagine a future when all textiles are recycled, when trucks no longer haul millions of tons of them to landfills and incinerators and it’s easy to put them into a smooth, efficient waste stream at the end of their useful lives.
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NCSU advances in biomedical textiles

June 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Three innovative, collaborative biomedical research projects at the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University (NCSU) provide examples of how textiles can be used to improve health care solutions in cancer treatment, skin conditions and injuries, and cosmetic surgery.
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Improving warehouse safety and efficiency

June 1, 2025  |  Business, Markets

Several months ago, I ran across a particularly interesting query in one of the LinkedIn groups I belong to: What are some basic questions warehouse managers ask?
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Where there’s a pool, there may be a market for cabanas

June 1, 2025  |  Markets, Product Trends

Shade companies are finding an active market for cabanas among business owners who want their properties with outdoor pools to stand out, whether that’s resorts, apartment and condo complexes, water parks, or country clubs. The sturdy yet elegant oases offer customizable, elegant privacy for their…
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Rooftop views that won’t blow them away

May 21, 2025  |  Awnings & Canopies

HKS Architects contacted the Retractable Structures division of Eide Industries to build a motorized fabric canopy system to complement and expand the outdoor dining area for the Lemon Grove Restaurant in Hollywood, Calif.
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Textile waste to wealth

April 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Reducing waste lessens Earth’s environmental burden and landfill problem, but it also can save and earn money.
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