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High-tech textiles in high-growth markets
August 26th, 2024
Hurricane Florence over the U.S. Atlantic coastal area is shown as viewed from the ISS. Climate change has impacted extreme weather, such as hurricanes and record heat waves. The 2024 Olympics in Paris captivated a global audience. But while the games were in progress, the athletes—and spectators, too—were feeling the effects of heat reaching 97 o (36.11 […]
Collaborating with the defense industry
July 15th, 2024
NATO allies and partners train for medical emergencies. Photo: NATO. NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, D.C. recently ended with a commitment from its members to reach the 2 percent GDP target for defense spending, although the timeline to achieve this goal may vary among some members. As of this year, 23 out of 32 members […]
Global industrial fabrics market summary
November 5th, 2019
The compound annual growth rate through 2021 is expected to increase significantly for industrial fabrics made of natural and synthetic materials, woven and nonwoven, for processing, automotive, filtering, printing and belting applications, according to a report by Radiant Insights. The polyester fiber sector may account for significant market share of industrial fabrics in terms of volume […]
The waiting game
October 21st, 2019
Businesses are challenged with making decisions in an uncertain trade environment. by Marie O’Mahony Editor’s note: The issue of U.S. trade is unusually dynamic and evolving today. This article represents information available when the speaker presented at IFAI Expo in early October. With international trade in a state of flux, it’s understandable that the advanced […]
Textile dyes market projections released
September 4th, 2019
A new report published by MarketsandMarkets indicates that the low cost of manufacturing in countries, such as China, and the high demand for textile dyes in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as a whole are the key factors driving the demand for textile dyes. The textile dyes market is projected to be worth $10.9 billion by 2024, […]
A “steady course” predicted in 3D printed wearables market
August 30th, 2019
A new study by Future Market Insights predicts the 3D printed wearables market, valued at approximately $3 billion in 2018, will maintain its steady course. Medical wearables are expected to be heavily influenced by 3D printing innovations. Research in this sector has experimented with a range of products, from living tattoos that act as sensors to printing […]