Weiwei silk artwork makes statement about surveillance

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

At a distance, the gold-on-red silk tapestry and upholstered pieces stand out with their striking designs. It’s up close where the viewer comprehends the message in the decoration.
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Canadian companies aim to grow domestic and European markets

August 1, 2026  |  Features, Markets

One year after tariff changeability reshaped North American trade, Canadian textile and findings manufacturers are still navigating U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, oil price spikes and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Conducting business amid these factors requires leaders to be p…
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Craftsmanship and creativity

August 1, 2026  |  Features

Although any project can come with head-scratching moments, some test a fabricator’s moxie more than others. While a difficult job can have no small number of challenges, more complex requests often result in outcomes that can inspire a shop to elevate its artistry.
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2026: Exhibitor Product Preview

August 1, 2026  |  Exhibitor Product Preview, Features

Celebrate textile innovation at Advanced Textiles Expo, where hundreds of exhibitors will showcase their latest products throughout the entire supply chain, from fibers and fabrics to shade systems, state-of-the-art equipment and the latest in textile technologies. These pages represent just a small…
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Enviu coordinates recycling, reusing of textiles

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Founded in 2004, Enviu is a nonprofit organization that develops circular business models to address global environmental and social challenges. It engages with governments, recruits entrepreneurs and raises funds worldwide, with offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Bangalore, India; Jakarta, Indonesia; and R…
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DITF researches bio-based FR materials

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

The Polymers and Fiber Composites research team at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) is developing flame-retardant (FR), bio-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) fibers using phosphorous compounds.
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Montreal Olympic Stadium roof fabrics turned into art

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Fabrics from the roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium were upcycled into furniture, lighting and wearables for the “O-Cycle Project” exhibition at Fonderie Darling in Montreal, Que., Canada.
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Danish partnership aims to recycle wool-nylon carpeting

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

A Danish partnership, UnBlend, seeks to address the recyclability of carpets and upholstery fabrics from ships and hotels.
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Archaeologists find parts of Bronze Age loom

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Researchers in Spain have analyzed evidence of a warp-weighted loom from nearly 3,500 years ago, providing a closer look at ancient textile technology.
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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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