Annual fiber use consumption is up to 125 million metric tons. These rising consumerism rates are causing problems, but one researcher may have found the solution.

Fabrics containing Fortisyn can withstand exposure to harsh elements and rough handling while maintaining their form, ...

Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2025 is the must-attend event for apparel CEOs, designers and sourcing professionals looking to explore the latest in outdoor, activewear and lifestyle performance ...

France Malvar, a San Diego-based Filipino American artist, has created Lu France Interiors, a textile business rooted in ...

Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the ...

Japanese trading house Itochu reported on Friday a record annual net profit of 880.3 billion yen ($6 billion), bolstered by its textile, food, and FamilyMart convenience store units.

During its rush order period in March-April this year, certain nylon textile filament specifications were snapped up, causing temporary supply tightness. The main products were ultra-thin summer "ice ...

The world’s love for clothing isn’t slowing down—and neither are its environmental costs. But exciting new research from the ...

Dominican Republic-based, AccuMed employs about 1,400. It provides contract manufacturing and engineering services, specializing in textile-based Class I and II medical devices. Its manufacturing ...

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering Department, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, ...

Smart textiles for buildings represent a bold leap forward in construction materials—where fiber technology meets structural engineering to create lightweight, high-performance fabric systems that ...