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3-D printed smart fabrics: comfortable and washable
June 4th, 2025
Surface (1s and 3s) and cross-sectional (2s and 4s) images of printed cotton (1s and 2s) and polyester/cotton (3s and 4s) fabrics with the five solutions (A: 15-1; B: 15-2; C: 18-1; D: 18-2; E: 20-1). Photos: ACS Omega (2025). DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c11367 New research from Washington State University has demonstrated a particular 3D ink printing method for […]
Increased expectations for antimicrobial textiles
June 4th, 2025
Antimicrobial fabrics and commodities continue to expand their applications in various sectors, driven by the increasing awareness of hygiene and infection control. The importance of antimicrobial materials has grown in parallel with media reports on global infectious diseases, including emerging viral threats such as COVID-19, antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA and VRE, and other pathogens like […]
Down puffer jacket is 99 percent biodegradable
June 4th, 2025
A biodegradable down puffer jacket by Templa and Allied Feather + Down decomposes in 5 years. Photo: Templa and ALLIED Feather + Down | photo Ken Claes. Templa and ALLIED Feather + Down have teamed up to create a biodegradable down puffer jacket that disappears in about five years. The 800-fill power-down insulation, combined with biodegradable synthetic fabrics, make […]
Collaboration formed to recycle lyocell and polyester
June 4th, 2025
Circ, a U.S.-based textile-to-textile recycling company, has announced a long-term partnership with Acegreen Eco-Material Technology Co., a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Acelon Chemicals & Fiber Corp., to establish a commercial agreement that will accelerate the adoption of circular materials in the textile industry. Through this partnership, Acegreen has committed to purchasing Circ’s recycled pulp and polyester, […]
Material made from fungi reacts to its surroundings
June 4th, 2025
A living, biodegradable material made from fungi will curl and unfold as it reacts to its surroundings. Photo: EMPA. Researchers at EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) have created a living biodegradable material made from fungi that can allow trash bags to decompose organic waste. It is one of the many potential applications of the studied fungi. In […]
President Trump doubles tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
June 4th, 2025
President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on most steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4. The U.S. and the U.K. previously reached a trade deal May 8, agreeing to negotiate an alternative arrangement for the 25% Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to President Trump’s June 3 executive order, […]
Standard Textile releases 2024 Sustainability Impact Report, announces SBTi pledge
June 4th, 2025
Image: Standard Textile Standard Textile Co. Inc., a health care and hospitality textiles provider, has announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report. The company also announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global organization enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets based on current climate research. Standard Textile registered with SBTi in […]
Glen Raven adds shift at Sunbrella specialty yarn plant
June 3rd, 2025
Image: Sunbrella® Glen Raven has announced that a new shift has been added to Sunbrella®'s specialty yarn plant in Burlington, N.C. The plant will now operate 24 hours a day, five days a week, with three daily production shifts to meet increased demand for Sunbrella's products. “We are committed to fulfilling orders quickly and reliably […]
U.S. Court of International Law ruling about tariffs put on hold
June 2nd, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal District granted the Donald Trump Administration's request to put a temporary hold on the New York-based U.S. Court of International Trade's judgment May 29. The Court of International Trade Law's May 28 judgement ruled in favor of six American-based companies, ruling that President Trump overstepped his authority […]
A&E opens new manufacturing facility in Bangladesh
June 2nd, 2025
Image: A&E® American & Efird® (A&E), Mount Holly, N.C., has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The facility will create more than 350 job positions for local workers. The new facility will complement A&E’s existing operation in Gazipur, further solidifying the company’s commitment to the region. With this expansion, A&E […]