In the Industry Archives

Goodwill’s initiative to support textile circularity

November 14, 2024 | In the Industry

Most of us are familiar with Goodwill's stores as the last stop for worn and unwanted apparel and home textiles. For 120 years the non-profit organization has prevented useful products from going to waste while providing job training and placement services to individuals with barriers to employment …

OCSiAl opens new graphene nanotube production facility

November 11, 2024 | In the Industry

OCSiAl, the graphene nanotube technology provider, has opened its first European production facility. Located in Serbia, it will produce TUBALL™ nanotubes and nanotube-based products, marking a significant step forward in integrating nanomaterials into various industries. More than 1,500 companies…

Textiles for the New Space Age

November 11, 2024 | In the Industry

An Emerging Technologies campfire at the Advanced Textiles Association’s 2024 Expo, discussed “Textiles for the New Space Age,” and featured three panelists: Juliana Cherston, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard; Jason Smith, customer solutions and business …

A small business guide to AI

October 28, 2024 | In the Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was one of the hot topics at the Advanced Textiles Association’s Expo this year. In his show floor presentation, “Unlocking AI: a small business guide to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence,” Adam Penner, AP Consulting and Technical Services, unpacked t…

AI’s place in the advanced textiles industry

October 28, 2024 | In the Industry

“Technology is a great way to attract the young talent that the industry needs,” says industry consultant, Paige Mullis and moderator for a panel discussion on artificial intelligence (AI).

Textiles in space: ensuring safety and functionality

October 14, 2024 | In the Industry

At ATA’s Emerging Technologies Conference, Mary Walker, project manager of the crew and systems division at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, discussed current and future uses for textiles in space. There are two types of environments researchers and scientists must consider when creati…

The need for technology transfer offices in academia

October 14, 2024 | In the Industry

Erin Tillery, who is studying at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles, presented “Moving Innovations to the Masses,” focusing on the flaws typical of technology transfer (TT) in the U.S. textiles industry.

Spiber Inc. and Consinee Group to continue their partnership

September 18, 2024 | In the Industry

Japanese bio-venture company Spiber Inc. announces the continuation of its successful partnership with Consinee Group Co. Ltd., a developer of premium yarns for luxury knitwear and woven garments. Spiber is known for its Brewed Protein™ fiber, produced through a new fermentation technology.

ATA’s Emerging Textiles Conference begins Sept. 23

August 26, 2024 | In the Industry

The 2024 Advanced Textiles Association’s Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference starts Monday, Sept. 23, with a full day dedicated to emerging technologies education and networking. The second day includes classroom education in the morning, transitioning to Advanced Textiles Expo in the afternoon …

Repreve introduces two new recycled textile offerings