Despite the versatility of fluoropolymers in demanding, high-performance applications under harsh environments, many of them have been classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and are ...

Under Armour will soon be making available kits of its award-winning fiber-shed test method so industry players at large can better understand the pervasive microfiber pollution problem. “Until now, ...

Polymer-based—or plastic—synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods include a wide range of analytical techniques that can evaluate various kinds of materials, elements, welds, systems, etc., without rendering any damage or harm ...

THE Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) officially launched the Natural Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (NTFIH) Laguna at the Laguna University in Sta ...

“Made to last” shouldn’t mean “here forever.” But for the majority of textiles today, that’s the unfortunate reality. In lab conditions, CiCLO® — a sustainable additive that can be combined with ...

A King's researcher has urged environmental scholars to give greater focus to the environmental sustainability issues associated with natural textile fibers used in fashion, highlighting key areas to ...

The textile industry constitutes an important sector of the global economy. The demand for fast fashion has resulted in increased production of clothing, footwear, and household fabrics, leaving ...

Follow this section to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings When people talk about the fabric of life, they most often mean it ...

Conductive fibers have emerged as pivotal innovations in wearable electronics, particularly in electronic textiles (e-textiles), by functioning as both sensors and electrical interconnectors 1,2,3,4.

Infinited Fiber Company is a supercool Finnish fashion and textile technology start-up which literally turns textile waste into up-cycled fibres that are being used by some of the world’s leading ...