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Cotton-like fabric stores and releases heat
September 28th, 2026
A ball of the phase-change fiber aerogel (PCFA), which can also take the form of flat sheets. Photo: Adapted from ACS Energy Letters 2026, DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.6c00363. Cotton may be soft and warm, but it’s not generally recommended for cold-weather sporting activities because it traps moisture, becoming wet and ultimately drawing heat away from the body. […]
Trade and tariffs, Part II: What can be done
September 28th, 2026
Photo: © Kettaphoto | Dreamstime.com. Editor’s Note: As president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), Kimberly Glas is in a unique position to view the impact this administration’s approach to trade in general, and tariffs, in particular, has had on the textile industry. In Part II of an interview conducted with Glas, she also […]
Design and e-textiles workshop scheduled
September 28th, 2026
The Design for Technology Integration with Electronic Textiles Workshop will be held at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles October 29-30, 2026. Organized in collaboration with the University of Southampton, U.K. it’s being hosted by Dr. Amanda Mills and Dr. Marie O’Mahony. Smart textiles are transforming the future of wearables in applications from […]
Media One acquires Premex Solutions
September 25th, 2026
Image: Media One Media One, a full-service integrator and distributor of wide-format printing solutions, announced that it has acquired the U.S. business and assets of Premex Solutions, a supplier of print-ready fabrics for the digital textile printing industry. The acquisition builds on Media One's growing portfolio, alongside Fisher Textiles and Hyperflex Vinyls, and expands the […]
Discounted hotel, airline rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
September 18th, 2026
Through Oct. 5, get discounted hotel rooms for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Discounted flights with Delta Air Lines are also available for Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members and nonmembers. Join textile industry professionals for educational sessions, hands-on […]
NC State to host free FutureTEX webinar
September 18th, 2026
North Carolina State University (NC State) will be hosting a free webinar Oct. 8, 2026, 3–5 p.m. EST. This informational webinar will share more about the university’s recent FutureTEX award and drive industry engagement in the initiative. The FutureTEX award — which includes $36 million in its first year and has a ceiling of $480 million […]
CreateMe strengthens leadership team
September 18th, 2026
Image: CreateMe Technologies CreateMe Technologies, an AI robotics company, announced three leadership appointments as the company enters its next phase of commercialization. John W. Jacobson joins as vice president of commercialization, Leslie Lambert as vice president of people and business operations, and Ashley Nicole Stickler has been promoted to vice president of marketing and partnerships. John W. Jacobson […]
In memoriam: Andre West, Wilson College of Textiles
September 18th, 2026
Image: North Carolina State University Andre West, Ph.D., professor at North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles and former director of Zeis Textiles Extension, passed away Sept. 10 at the age of 66. Born June 30, 1960, West earned his bachelor's degree in textile design from the University of Huddersfield in England. In 2009, […]
FSA launches LinkedIn page
September 16th, 2026
The Fabric Structures Association (FSA), a member group of Advanced Textiles Association, has launched an FSA LinkedIn page. The page will allow architects, designers, engineers and other professionals to connect and stay up to date on the latest FSA projects and opportunities. It will showcase and celebrate the innovative work of FSA members, highlighting the […]
INDA names Ben Muller executive director
September 16th, 2026
Ben Muller. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Ben Muller has joined the association as executive director. Muller brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning nonprofit organizations, corporations and trade associations. Most recently, Muller served on the senior executive team of the High Point Market Authority, where […]