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Global fabrics market forecast to grow 37% by 2035 as technical textiles drive demand

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IndexBox projects 3.2% annual growth in global fabric demand through 2035, with technical textiles, sustainable materials and Asia-Pacific manufacturing...

Europe’s textile market forecast to reach $413.5 billion by 2034, driven by technical textiles and sustainability

Technical Textiles
IMARC Group projects 4.69% annual market growth, with Germany leading regional demand and technical textiles, advanced synthetic fibres and...

Groz-Beckert unveils next-generation energy-efficient needle technologies, advanced carding solutions and AI innovations at ITMA Asia 2026

Technology
The German textile technology specialist will introduce precision components across six manufacturing sectors, targeting lower energy consumption, improved machine...

Arclin takes PFAS-Free Nomex finish into high-durability protective workwear

Technical Textiles
EcoForce combines inherent flame-resistant Nomex with a bio-based, non-fluorinated repellent finish designed to survive 100 industrial wash cycles without...

Renaissance fiber secures $2.24 Million to scale US hemp textile production

Business
The North Carolina investment aims to turn domestically grown hemp into spin-ready fibre using existing cotton and synthetic-textile machinery,...

Portugal textile exports rise 2.4% as technical fabrics and woven apparel lead growth

Technical Textiles
Exports reached €3.78 billion through August, with technical textiles, woven clothing and markets outside the EU providing the strongest...

China expands high-performance PTFE filtration capacity with new ANDRITZ line

Technical Textiles
Shandong Huazhe’s latest investment moves deeper into demanding industrial filtration, while giving ANDRITZ the first commercial installation of its...

Geotextiles market seen reaching $37.4 billion as infrastructure spending accelerates

Technical Textiles
Roads, railways, drainage and climate-resilience projects are turning geotextiles into one of technical textiles’ most attractive infrastructure-linked growth markets. The...

AAFA launches heat stress toolkit as extreme temperatures become a supply-chain risk

Technical Textiles
The new five-part framework gives brands and factories practical tools to manage worker heat exposure while explicitly calling for...

SupraWeave tests levitating shuttle to bring carbon and glass fibres into circular weaving

Technical Textiles
The German research project is using superconducting magnetic bearings to reduce yarn damage and open circular weaving to high-performance...

Germany’s Textile Factory 7.0 tests smart textiles, AI and cleaner processing at industrial scale

Technical Textiles
The Mönchengladbach project is moving technologies ranging from sensor-integrated garments and AI fibre analysis to fungal decolourisation and microplastic...

AI moves deeper into technical textiles as defect detection, predictive maintenance and 3D weaving advance

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BCC Research identifies a shift from pilot projects toward factory integration, with AI increasingly applied to quality control, resource...

Indorama Ventures develops fibre-Integrated odour capture for hygiene and technical textiles

Technical Textiles
The patented, fragrance-free technology traps odour-causing molecules inside polyolefin and polyester fibre structures, offering an alternative to masking agents...

Flame-retardant technical textiles demand set to rise 70% by 2035 as electronics accelerates

Technical Textiles
Electrical and electronics applications are forecast to grow 7.5% annually as batteries, data centres and electrification expand demand for...

NC State to lead $480 million FutureTEX push to rebuild US defense textile manufacturing

Technical Textiles
The 10-year initiative will combine automation, advanced materials, digital manufacturing and workforce development to strengthen a domestic textile supply...

Surgical apparel market forecast to reach $5.8 billion by 2033

Technical Textiles
Rising procedure volumes, stricter infection-control standards and hospital expansion are supporting demand, while sustainability pressures are forcing suppliers to...

Industrial workwear market forecast to reach $24.7 billion by 2030

Technical Textiles
Safety regulation, industrial expansion and demand for better-fitting protective clothing are supporting steady growth, while suppliers increasingly compete on...

The art and science of woven biomedical textiles: From open surgery to micro-implants

Technical Textiles
This article is presented by Amir Islam, Bally Ribbon Mills Director of Research and Development. For decades, the medical device...

Automotive textiles market to reach $40.16 billion by 2030

Technical Textiles
Vehicle production, lightweighting and demand for more sustainable interiors are expanding opportunities for woven fabrics, nonwovens, composites and advanced...

Innovating Technical Textiles: Guarantee safety and quality with PLEVA’s Contactless Sensor Technology

Technical Textiles
Technical textiles for protective and defence require reproducible coating, printing and finishing processes. The PLEVA AF 310 and AF...
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