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March 13, 2026

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Learn about the new innovations, technologies and research that are leading advancements in textiles, and driving the future of the textile industry.

The first fashion collection crafted from Celium™ bacterial cellulose fabric Nous Étudions unveiled El fin del mundo, principio de todo (The End of the World, Beginning of Everything), the first fashion collection using Polybion’s Celium™ bacterial cellulose material, which is derived from agroindustrial fruit waste. To exemplify the name, the collection was presented in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Read more…
NC State to host the second AI in the Textile & Fashion Industries Conference The Fashion and Textile Business Excellence Cooperative (FTBEC) within Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University will host the second AI, March 31–April 2, 2026. Read more…
Researchers synthesize polyester from safer BPA alternative Polyester and other plastic products could potentially be manufactured with nontoxic and sustainable BPA alternatives identified in a study by researchers in Sweden. Read more…
Textile industry support organizations The Emerging Technologies Conference at AdvancedTextiles Expo last November in Indianapolis, Ind., addressed the importance of business connections, academic partnerships and industry support for innovative ideas, with various sessions focused on these topics. Read more…
SBA Made in America Roadshow spotlights textile innovation, workforce at Gaston College Gaston College has made workforce development a core mission, investing heavily in programs that support advanced manufacturing across the region. Read more…
FabricLink Network and AFFOA announce partnership Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) and The Textile Gateway by the FabricLink Network (FLN) have partnered to advance careers and technical education in the textile industry. Read more…
SBA Made in America Roadshow spotlights textile innovation, workforce at Gaston College Gaston College has made workforce development a core mission, investing heavily in programs that support advanced manufacturing across the region. Read more…
How to Use Al to Create 3D Printable Designs : No CAD Modeling Skills Needed What if you could create intricate, professional-grade 3D printable designs without years of sculpting experience or expensive software? AI is transforming 3D design, making it accessible to anyone with a creative idea. Read more…


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