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September 10, 2024

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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.

This fabric recycling company was going to change fashion. Why did it suddenly go bankrupt? Renewcell created tech to turn old cotton clothing into pulp for new fabric. But shortly after opening its first large factory, it has already stopped operating. Read more…
Taking on Recycling Challenges Research at the University of Rhode Island (URI) is taking on the complex challenge of recycling textile and plastic waste. Read more…
New smart fibre can emit light, generate electricity: Journal Science The fibre itself enables wireless visual–digital interactions without the need for extra chips or batteries on textiles, the abstract of the paper in the journal said. Read more…
Seams in clothing can capture body movement: Research New research from the Universities of Bristol and Bath has introduced conductive threads in garment seams for electrical circuits that detect body movements via resistance changes. Read more…
Spain's PYKRS launches smart jacket PYKRS X-TREME Parka The parka features a unique integration of technologies, controllable from a remote or the PYKRS App, that make it stand out from other jackets. It has an electroluminescent lighting system, making it 3 times more visible than any reflective material. Read more…
Step Into Eco-Friendly Fashion With Weedo Shoes Made by the sustainable hemp brand 8000Kicks, Weedo is a shoe that breaks the stigma by proudly embracing it. Read more…
Japan's Toray develops diaper-embedded urination sensor Toray Industries has announced that it has developed a diaper-embedded urination sensor that notifies caregivers when changes are necessary. Read more…
General Silicones partners with Latvian activewear startup Phystep General Silicones (GS) has announced a transformative collaboration with Latvian activewear startup Phystep. By leveraging GS’s state-of-the-art Compo-SiL silicone rubber technology. Read more…


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