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The textile industry has long relied on natural fibers like cotton and wool and synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. These materials are available and cost-effective but have [...]

Bioplastics are the ideal alternative to regular plastic. Often derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugarcane, or algae, these biodegradable materials can reduce our reliance on the [...]

California, one of the largest fur and leather markets, banned animal fur products in January 2023. The state had already banned exotic leather products in 2020. While regular leather remains [...]

The EU’s ban on titanium dioxide (E171) due to cancer risks and environmental harm highlights the need for safer, eco-friendly alternatives that align with governmental and UN [...]

Synthetic fibers, such as polyester and nylon, have become prevalent in the textile industry, comprising 60% of clothing and 70% of household textiles. Yet, their reliance on non-renewable [...]

The alarming reality of 92 million tons of clothing ending up in landfills annually has fueled the textile industry’s strategic shift toward biodegradable clothes.  Many companies and [...]

Fueled by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and sustainability concerns, the textile industry is seeing a rigorous change in its traditional ways. The major textile [...]

Sustainable textiles refer to fabrics produced to minimize harm to the environment and people involved in the process. This encompasses the entire lifecycle of the textile, from the sourcing of [...]

The recent stats suggest that AI’s integration into the global fashion market is expected to reach 4.4 billion USD by 2027! As AI helps tackle industry challenges like accuracy and [...]

In 2023, a complete ban on PFAs in all consumer goods was announced in the US, driven by health concerns. Initially banned in food packaging, PFAs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) faced many [...]

The surge in wearable technology has generated a substantial demand for fabrics seamlessly integrating sensors, displays, and energy-harvesting mechanisms. As a result, the Energy textile [...]

Did you know that many dyes ranging from 60 to 80% are carcinogenic? As a result, posing a risk to both consumers and manufacturers. The World Bank Group has identified around 70+ toxic chemicals [...]

With the rise in athleisure trend, the market for polyester fabric is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8 from 2021 to 2027.  But did you know that to break it down naturally, the fabric [...]

Engineered with specific functionalities and technical performance in mind, technical textiles are capturing the attention of global markets. Notably, countries such as the UK, Germany, and India [...]

The use of PFAs, aka forever chemicals, is being prohibited by organizations around the world. Many states have already enacted the ban from U.S. federal and state agencies. This has disrupted [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a massive rise in the usage of medical personal protection equipment (PPE) worldwide. An exponential demand and the single-use nature of these products have led [...]

Consumers have become more cautious since COVID knocked on our doors. Using hand sanitizers has become an ideal, surface disinfectant, a commodity. We also saw a similar trend in the textile [...]

“What’s happening in your stomach?” an email popped up as I opened my laptop. Mr. Bertalan Mesko had got his hands on Gastric Alimetry, a flagship wearable gastric diagnostic device by Alimetry. [...]