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Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo
May 13th, 2026
Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo programming Attendees can look forward to show floor education with hands-on learning, […]
Safety Components launches redesigned website
May 13th, 2026
Image: Safety Components Fabric Technologies Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., Greenville, S.C., a technology-driven fabric solutions provider, has announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity and redesigned website. The new look celebrates the company’s more than 100 years of fabric innovation, global leadership, and ongoing commitment to serving first responders, military, outdoor and other […]
Plant-based fibers used to form a lightweight chair
May 12th, 2026
Pineapple leaf fiber is used in a composite material forming the Hemp Chair. Photo: Veronica Olariu Hemp Chair, developed in Thailand by Veronica Olariu, is a seating prototype that explores structural balance through plant-based materials and lightweight construction. The project combines hemp fabric with a pineapple-leaf fiber composite to create a system where stability is achieved through counterbalance and tension rather […]
Shape-shifting wings could change future aircraft design
May 12th, 2026
https://youtu.be/JlIDqZ3bTWA The morphAIR AI-controlled wings literally change shape mid-flight. Video: German Aerospace Center. Imagine looking out the window of an airborne airplane and seeing the wing rippling and twisting. This is what German engineers have created: prototype morphing wings that change their shape mid-flight. The innovation from the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- […]
Smart textile sensing technology for large-scale use
May 12th, 2026
In a development from ITM, carbon fiber sensor elements are introduced into a rotor blade composite to monitor elongation during its lifetime. Photo: Marie O’Mahony. In the early years of development, smart textiles (or e-textiles) were commonly referred to as “smart materials and systems.” In the 1990s early adopters (such as civil engineers) saw attendant technologies […]
POCO soft robot rethinks human-AI connection
May 12th, 2026
POCO’s form remains ambiguous, between object, creature and companion. A soft textile body wraps around the device, transforming rigid technology into a huggable presence. Photo: Mehrnaz Amouei. POCO is a soft, robotic companion developed by designer Mehrnaz Amouei that examines alternative relationships between humans and artificial intelligence. The project focuses on interaction models based on presence, responsiveness, […]
Healthcare Linen Services Group acquires Texas Textile Services
May 12th, 2026
Image: Healthcare Linen Services Group Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has announced the acquisition of Texas Textile Services. HLSG is a provider of mission-critical outsourced linen laundry and management services to healthcare institutions. Texas Textile Services, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a regional provider of health care linen […]
Universal Fibers appoints Jay Brown president
May 11th, 2026
Image: Universal Fibers Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president. Bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience across the flooring, fiber and building materials industries, Brown joins the business at a pivotal time as it continues to advance innovation and strengthen its global commercial presence. Brown has held several senior roles […]
U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal
May 8th, 2026
Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were "invalid" and "unauthorized by the law," according […]
Conflict in the Middle East leads to increase in resin prices
May 8th, 2026
Polypropylene and other plastic resins have increased in price in recent months as a result of conflict in the Middle East, affecting the cost of geosynthetic products. A similar price increase occurred in early 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for personal protective equipment worldwide. “Higher feedstock costs and supply disruptions tied […]