Composites provide durability and longevity

November 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

While composites and rigid structures may not seem to have much in common with textiles, they do often feature soft goods for a variety of purposes. Many examples were on display at this year’s JEC World composites trade show, demonstrating how textiles are being used in products, such as sporting…
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Materials science takes e-textiles to new heights

October 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

North Carolina State University (NC State) colleagues Kavita Mathur, Ph.D., and Amanda Mills, Ph.D., have jointly contributed the following responses to questions from Janet Preus, senior editor of Textile Technology Source, about current research in materials science. It has been edited for space a…
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Increased expectations for antimicrobial textiles

September 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Antimicrobial fabrics and commodities continue to expand their applications across various sectors, driven by an increasing desire for prioritizing personal hygiene and infection control, including viral threats such as COVID-19 and antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA and VRE.
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Best uses for AI

August 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the textile industry—not with flashy headlines but with practical improvements in planning, sourcing and execution. Manufacturers are using AI to improve operations, avoid common pitfalls and align teams for long-term success, with insights on resh…
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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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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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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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Innovations in smart textiles

March 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Though 2024, like any year, was imperfect, it saw progress in smart textiles research, sustainability efforts and product development, especially in areas focused on solving problems in the health care space and with accessibility. For Specialty Fabrics Review’s Women in Textiles issue, we shine a…
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