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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Turkish textile innovations

November 1, 2024  |  Industry in Focus, Markets

Turkey, which changed its name to the Republic of Türkiye in 2022, has a textile industry that dates to the Ottoman Empire and has continued to adapt, thrive and grow into the 21st century. In 2022, the country was ranked as the fourth largest exporter of textiles worldwide, accounting for more tha…
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PFAS’ complicated removal from firefighter turnout gear

November 1, 2024  |  Markets, Product Trends

As textiles move away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the firefighter turnout-gear market, for one, faces specific concerns. In the past, the market intentionally used PFAS treatments to achieve goals such as oil repellency. Now, health concerns about the “forever” chemicals hav…
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Robotics plus ETFE fabric architecture in a Chinese building

November 1, 2024  |  Projects

When you think of robotics, architecture probably is not what first comes to mind. But design company line+, of Hangzhou, China, partnered with robotics systems company RoboticPlus.AI to create a dynamic building like no other.
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