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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Success stories in medical textiles

July 1, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

The success of biomedical textiles in recent years is worth noting. It’s a demanding, niche market with numerous standards and regulations that take time to adhere to—and time is money. The investment needed to start in this market is considerable. It’s also highly specialized, which means tha…
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Climate-friendly manufacturing

June 1, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Textiles have typically been an industry with high energy consumption. In some circumstances, it can be highly labor-intensive, depending on the level of modernization. A February 2026 report from the European Environment Agency notes that textile consumption in 2020 in the European Union had the th…
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Maintaining critical funding

April 1, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Among the factors that have made the U.S. a superpower are its investment in R&D and contributions from highly skilled foreign nationals in scientific fields. The innovation borne out by this funding—as well as policies promoting domestic manufacturing—eventually influences home markets for …
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Doing business with the U.S. military

March 1, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

How to introduce a product into the U.S. military marketplace is a big question for companies. For many of those who have tried to do so, these attempts are met with frustration. Case study examples of missteps can be seen across a wide range of technologies, not just for textile products.
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Textile industry support organizations

January 5, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

The Emerging Technologies Conference at Advanced Textiles Expo last November in Indianapolis, Ind., addressed the importance of business connections, academic partnerships and industry support for innovative ideas, with various sessions focused on these topics.
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Test-tube textiles

December 2, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

The creation of sustainable textiles has been top of mind for the textile industry since the 1990s. Along with recycled polyester and circular textile-to-textile manufacturing, fibers created from bio-based inputs are finding increasing applications in innovative textile fibers. With a focus on perf…
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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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