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UKFT sustainability conference spotlights seaweed fibres, PFAS-free finishes and physical traceability

Environment
The 2026 innovation programme shows where textile sustainability is moving next: bio-based stretch, agricultural-waste fibres, safer chemistry and technologies...

Aalto researchers strip up to 99.3% of reactive dye from cotton for fibre-to-fibre recycling

Environment
A two-stage reduction–oxidation process turns dark reactive-dyed cotton into light, redyeable feedstock while retaining about 87% of tensile strength,...

Donghua process recovers 99% of polyester monomer while preserving cotton and spandex

Fibres
The selective chemical-recycling process operates at 80°C and leaves more than 96% of companion cotton and elastane intact, addressing...

Purple radiative-cooling fabric stays 6.2°C cooler than conventional purple cotton

Fabrics
Researchers have used metal-organic frameworks and zinc oxide to overcome a major limitation of passive-cooling textiles: delivering strong solar...

Taiwan pitches material innovation and manufacturing agility as its textile advantage

Innovation
From carbon-derived polyester and chemically recycled fishing nets to coffee-based membranes, Taiwanese suppliers are competing on speed, technical performance...

Heimtextil expands Bed, Bath & Living with new ‘Comfort & Connect’ area

Fabrics
Heimtextil is expanding its product range for Bed, Bath & Living in a targeted manner: ‘Comfort & Connect‘ is...

Harvard engineers turn weft knits into shape-switching textile metamaterials

Innovation
Standard industrial knitting can create fabrics that mechanically “snap” between stable forms, opening routes to soft switches, movement sensors...

Biomimicry pilots put decomposition back into fashion’s circularity strategy

Innovation
Three projects in Ghana, Germany and the Netherlands argue that recycling alone cannot manage fashion’s most contaminated, blended and...

WGSN and Sorona identify three bio-based textile trends shaping 2027

Innovation
Bio-based content alone will not secure orders: brands will increasingly expect climate-responsive performance, sensory comfort and verifiable material claims. Bio-based...

California textile EPR deadline passes as SB 707 moves toward 2031 rollout

Environment
The immediate obligation is producer registration, but the larger challenge is building the product data needed for future fees,...

Chinese researchers develop living fungal textile that repairs itself

Innovation
The Cordyceps-based material can regenerate after damage, clean its surface and biodegrade within 41 days, although durability, safety and...

Teijin develops thermosetting carbon fiber-reinforced plastic: combining self-healing functionality with recyclability

Composites
Tokyo, July 21, 2026: Teijin Limited announced today that it has developed a thermosetting, long carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) that...

Bally Ribbon Mills launches lighter, stronger Kevlar EXO webbing

Technical Textiles
The engineered narrow fabrics offer up to 50% higher strength and 40% weight savings for defence, aerospace, parachute and...

Nike takes radical AirFlow global as cooling apparel moves into performance mainstream

Innovation
Nike’s latest ventilation platform shows how engineered knit structures are becoming a serious frontier in high-performance sports textiles. Nike is...

Munich Fabric Start puts AI, EPR and circularity at centre of AW27/28 sourcing season

Events
The show’s 30th anniversary edition reflects how fabric sourcing is shifting from seasonal trend selection to regulatory, digital and...

Cygnet Texkimp raises carbon-fibre line efficiency with 500kg PAN Creel

Innovation
Larger precursor packages target a basic but costly constraint in carbon-fibre manufacturing: stoppages for bobbin changeovers. UK fibre-handling specialist Cygnet...

Eastex launches 300D slip-not fabric for higher-grip technical applications

Fabrics
The commercial value lies in controlled traction: enough grip to improve stability, without sacrificing flexibility, cleanability or the fabric’s...

BioPEtex tests whether bio-based polyethylene can become a viable textile fibre

Innovation
The German project is challenging a long-held assumption in man-made fibres: that polyethylene belongs in packaging and technical products,...

AI demand forecasting cuts planning uncertainty for textile manufacturers

Innovation
Fraunhofer’s project with German home-textile producer frottana shows how AI can replace spreadsheet-led demand planning with a more disciplined,...

Cotton-like smart fabric targets cold-weather apparel without moisture penalty

Innovation
Researchers have developed an ultralight synthetic textile that mimics cotton’s softness while repelling water and actively regulating heat. A new...
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