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Engineered Spider Silk鈥擨nspired by Nature and Made in the Lab
Engineered Spider Silk鈥擨nspired by Nature and Made in the Lab According to 鈥淔ragments of Spider Lore,鈥 an article in Natural History Magazine, 鈥&/newsletters/8230;in the sacred writings of ancient India&/newsletters/8230;a large spider was the [creator] of the universe. From her glands she wove the web of which we inhabit a part, and even now she sits […]
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Self-Cleaning Fabrics: Revolutionizing Laundry
Imagine a time when your favorite shirt comes out of an overseas flight still crisp, your workout clothes are sweat-proof, and hospital linens can self-disinfect under the sun. Self-cleaning is no longer confined to science fiction or future possibilities; soon, it may transform the way we wash and care for our clothing as we […]
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Come Fly with Me: Aircraft Upholstery Textiles鈥擱equirements and Testing
Come Fly with Me: Aircraft Upholstery Textiles鈥擱equirements and Testing Squawk 7700! 鈥淔ire! Smoke!鈥 the passengers on an American Airlines Boeing 737-823 flight shouted when their plane, which had been redirected from Colorado Springs to Denver, Colorado, arrived. As reported by the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) in its Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report regarding the […]
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Color-Changing Textiles: The Next Frontier in Interactive Fashion
Color-Changing Textiles: The Next Frontier in Interactive Fashion Imagine a jacket that shifts color as the temperature drops, or a dress that responds to sunlight with iridescent shimmer. Once the stuff of science fiction, color-changing textiles are rapidly becoming a new medium for fashion, blending chemistry, design, and storytelling. The Science Behind Color-Changing Fabrics Color-changing […]
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Advances in Protective Textiles: Pioneering Innovations Across Industries
The protective textiles market is on a significant growth trajectory, anticipated to reach an impressive US$8.5 billion by 2027.1 This surge is driven by increasing demands across various sectors, such as defense, manufacturing and construction, mining, oil and gas, and emergency services. According to Roshan Paul, Senior Program Manager and Team Leader, Smart Finishing, Institut […]
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Lights! Camera! Fabric! Textiles in the Film Industry
A look at how fabrics are used in today&/newsletters/8217;s film industry, from green screens to costumes and everything in between.聽 Have you ever watched a movie and noticed the light is so soft, the actors barely have any shadows? Gotten lost in the completely realistic world in a fantasy or superhero movie? Been wowed by […]
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Talking to the Blind
In a major breakthrough for assistive technology, researchers have proposed smart textiles capable of translating Braille into audible speech, offering a lifeline to millions of people worldwide who are blind or have speech impairments. This innovative solution will not only be wearable, lightweight, and flexible, but also integrate seamlessly into clothing鈥攎aking high-tech assistance both comfortable […]
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Turn the Page
A story about the recent resurgence in rebinding books and the fabrics that are used to make them.聽 Over the last few years, there has been a marked growth and reinterest in reading books. Much of this is due to the popularity of social media movements like /newsletters/BookTok and /newsletters/Bookstagram, and the popularity of […]
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Amazon Fashion
From resale to direct-to-consumer, Amazon is rapidly becoming the new global fashion marketplace. What does this mean for brands? Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence reported that Amazon has continued to steadily surpass Walmart in clothing sales since 2019. Having captured the value retail market, in April Amazon launched Saks on Amazon within the US […]
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The Trouble with Wearables
As all kinds of wearables continue to be brought to market鈥攅verything from rings and watches to smart clothing鈥擨 don鈥檛 know about you, but I love to geek out with these things. Smart pajamas? I鈥檒l try those. Heart monitoring built into a shirt? Well, maybe I don鈥檛 need that yet, but it鈥檚 nice to know it鈥檚 […]
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Bug Off!
The Science Behind Insect-Resistant Textiles 鈥淭he mosquito is the world鈥檚 deadliest animal,鈥 the female members of its 3,700 varieties causing dengue, malaria, and West Nile Virus, among other diseases, as reported by the Center for Disease Control鈥檚 (CDC) Global Health Center. Other insect vectors include fleas infected with Yersinia pestis, the bacteria responsible for […]
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It鈥檚 an AI-volution!
A look at how artificial intelligence is being used for fabric surface design.聽 Over the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of our everyday lives. From Google using AI to provide better searches, Amazon using AI to suggest products based on your shopping history, to Alexa using AI to remind you […]
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