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June 8, 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.

Materials testing for Artemis spacesuit fabrics For long-duration moon missions, NASA astronauts need a new suit—and new fabric options—that can function in conditions difficult to test here on Earth. Read more…
Student programming at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 As part of next-generation programming at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025, apparel & fashion students from Ball State University viewed textile equipment demonstrations and explored advanced and industrial textiles and graduate programs in the field. Read more…
‘Living’ ink decomposes polymer substrates Materials researcher Peerasin Punxh Hutaphaet has developed fungi-based inks. The bacteria, Bacillus subtilis, turns whatever it’s printed on into a self-decomposing product following its end of life. Read more…
Automated textile manufacturing without sewing Could on-demand automated no-sew apparel production bring some manufacturing back to the United States? Read more…
Test-tube textiles Biosynthetic fibers combine performance with sustainability. Read more…
Biodegradable fiber could mean less fishing-net waste Researchers at Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology have developed a high-performance polyester-amide (PEA) fiber that decomposes by more than 92% in one year under marine conditions and is also compostable and recyclable. Read more…
Bacterial cellulose meets interior design The material is grown by feeding agro-industrial fruit waste to bacteria. Read more…
Student programming at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 As part of next-generation programming at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025, apparel & fashion students from Ball State University viewed textile equipment demonstrations and explored advanced and industrial textiles and graduate programs in the field. Read more…


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