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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Advances in textile recycling

February 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Many consider advanced textile recycling, including chemical, enzymatic and molecular technologies, to be the path to true circularity, making waste into materials not once but repeatedly.
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Navigating global trade

January 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Advanced textile manufacturers often are new participants in young markets, so the regulatory hurdles can be challenging or unexpected. To succeed in the international market, newcomers must learn to navigate the various regulatory issues related to global trade compliance, such as government contra…
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Surmountable challenges in making e-textiles

December 1, 2024  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

According to a Business Research Insights market report, the smart fabric segment of the textile industry is poised to grow from $4.19 billion in 2024 to $15.21 billion by 2032, indicating future opportunities to commercialize more smart textiles. However, there are still obstacles that smart produc…
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Smart garments for elderly health care

November 1, 2024  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Americans over the age of 75 are expected to account for more than 50% of an anticipated population increase of 19 million during the coming decade. This is according to a March 2024 report by Wells Fargo that also warns, “Assuming the share of the population that has difficulty with self-care rem…
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