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October 12, 2026

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News & Views

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


THE ADIDAS SNEAKER THAT TAKES 24 HOURS TO PRINT AND SECONDS TO WANT Adidas’ Climacool Laced is the shoe for this season, and whether or not you’re a sneakerhead, it deserves your attention. Read more…
‘Nature makes every colour in the world’: Meet the company brewing an end to toxic chemical dyes The fashion industry's toxic petrochemical dyes often end up in oceans. Read more…
Medical Textiles Overview This comprehensive guide covers the evolution, applications, and innovations in medical textiles. Read more…
Bacterial cellulose meets interior design The material is grown by feeding agro-industrial fruit waste to bacteria. Read more…
The complex nature of the smart textiles business Moving the sector forward will require collaboration among many disciplines. Read more…
Heat-defying purple fabric reflects 88% sunlight, keeps skin 14°F cooler, repels water The material is made of a metal-organic framework with zinc oxide nanoparticles. Read more…
‘Nature makes every colour in the world’: Meet the company brewing an end to toxic chemical dyes The fashion industry's toxic petrochemical dyes often end up in oceans. Read more…
From Lab Denim to WTRLSS: The Next Chapter in Digital Dyeing Digital dyeing is transforming how fashion gets its color, and one of the technology’s pioneers is now undergoing a transformation of its own. Read more…


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