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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…

When loyalty hurts a family business more

December 2, 2025 | Business, Features, Markets

“I can’t fire them—they’re family” can be a dangerous phrase in a family business. This deep-seated loyalty can create complications in the business if loyalty over performance is prioritized. Among the many excuses for not parting ways with family are: “It’s not a good time”; “Thi…

Advancements in automotive textiles

December 2, 2025 | Markets, Product Trends

Textiles for the automotive market are an exacting product segment but also one full of opportunity, whether producing materials for upholstery shops or mass-produced vehicles. Trends include achieving sustainability goals and creating novel lightweight insulating materials that need to work a littl…

Reflections on PAMA and a call to action

November 10, 2025 | Awnings & Canopies

Serving on the board has been a deeply rewarding experience on multiple levels. On one hand, it’s gratifying to know that the time and effort we’ve invested have supported initiatives that strengthen and advance our industry. But perhaps even more meaningful has been the opportunity to build las…

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…

Textile regulations in the U.S. and abroad

November 1, 2025 | Industry in Focus, Markets

Laws and regulations are inherently part of doing business in the textile industry. Compliance challenges are compounded by shifts in both U.S. and international textile markets, driven by new laws and regulations—including the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the revised W…

Happenings in fabric graphics

November 1, 2025 | Markets, Product Trends

The textile industry is an international beast, subject to the effects of supply availability, sustainability, worldwide regulations and changing tariffs. Successful companies deal with those changes by being nimble, focusing on core strengths and planning for the years ahead.

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…

Your business: What’s it worth?

October 1, 2025 | Business, Markets

Your most valuable asset may be your business. A business owner can spend decades building a business and reputation. As they approach retirement age, they likely have questions such as: How do they value their business? How do they maximize the value and minimize taxes upon sale or succession?

Tools, tips and tricks for awning installs

October 1, 2025 | Markets, Product Trends

A tricky installation can take many forms, whether it is a location that is difficult to access, a massive awning that needs to be lifted several stories or plans that go awry.

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