Prada designs the hidden layer of NASA’s lunar suit

June 22, 2026  |  In the Industry

Axiom Space and Prada have shared the latest result of their ongoing collaboration for NASA’s Artemis program, shifting attention away from the outer shell of the lunar spacesuit and toward the layer worn closest to the astronaut’s body. The new Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) is d…
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Flax-linen and hemp fiber advances announced

June 22, 2026  |  In the Industry

Earlier in June, The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp announced technological advancements demonstrating how flax-linen and hemp fibers are now being successfully integrated into advanced composite manufacturing processes. These developments mark a transition beyond traditional hand lay-u…
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Textiles Recycling Expo set for June 24-25

June 8, 2026  |  In the Industry

Brussels, Belgium will be the site for this year’s Textiles Recycling Expo June 24-25. The event gathers industry participants from across the textile recycling value chain. Focusing on circularity, resource efficiency and sustainability, it will feature 160 exhibitors and more than 70 expert spea…
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Syre expands Target partnership to advance its textile recycling

May 26, 2026  |  In the Industry

Textile impact company Syre has announced an expanded collaboration with Target to accelerate the adoption of next-generation recycled materials across retail at scale. Through this work, Syre will support Target in advancing the integration of textile-to-textile recycled polyester into high-volume …
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Parachutes and the Artemis II landing

April 13, 2026  |  In the Industry

Artemis II completed its 10-day journey around the moon, splashing down near San Diego in a near-perfect return to Earth right on time, April 11. A high-tech parachute system made a critical contribution to effectively slowing down the spacecraft from speeds exceeding 25,000 mph to a safe landing sp…
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Spiber launches under new leadership

April 13, 2026  |  In the Industry

Spiber Inc. has begun operations under a new management structure, “New Spiber.” The biotechnology venture was originally established in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. The company is known for its synthetic spider silk using fermentation technology and other…
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New down moisture management technology debuts

March 23, 2026  |  In the Industry

eVent Fabrics, maker of waterproof and breathable fabric technologies, has partnered with ALLIED Feather + Down to demonstrate a new evolution in down jacket performance. Debuting at Performance Days in Munich, March 18–19, the concept system addresses one of the most persistent limitations in ins…
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Enhanced medical device testing capabilities announced

January 26, 2026  |  In the Industry

At this year’s MD&M [Medical Design & Manufacturing] West show Feb. 35, Hohenstein Medical, a division of Hohenstein Laboratories and a GLP-certified provider of testing, research and certification services for medical devices, will debut its expanded ISO 18562 gas pathway testing capabili…
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San Francisco Fire Dept. adopts non-PFAS turnout gear

December 15, 2025  |  In the Industry

The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) says that it is has become the largest department in the U.S. to transition its entire fleet to non-PFAS turnout gear. This major purchase was made in part through a $2.35 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA and matching funds from the de…
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What’s on a label? 

December 8, 2025  |  In the Industry

“The label is the last thing a lot of designers think about,” said Matt Clark, co-owner of W&W Associates Inc., during his educational session at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 in Indianapolis, Ind. But labels are a necessity, and the government takes them seriously.
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