Although standardized test methods for fiber-reinforced composites are used for a wide variety of fiber forms, most of these test methods were developed with a focus on composites with continuous ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods include a wide range of analytical techniques that can evaluate various kinds of materials, elements, welds, systems, etc., without rendering any damage or harm ...

A new study from Fashion Revolution co-founder Carry Somers warns that natural fibers can persist in the environment for over a century, just like synthetics.

Rubi, co-founded by sisters Neeka and Leila Mashouf, is gaining significant traction with fashion brands as it builds out an ...

In the German research project bioPEtex, BB Engineering (BBE) is working with other partners to develop textiles made from 100% bio-based polyethylene (PE). The aim is to make use of this polymer, ...

European technology provider says its Intarema FibrePro:IV is for recycling applications in the PET fiber textiles sector. Erema says recycled-content PET (rPET) produced by its new system “can be ...

Following years of research in its innovation lab, earlier this year sportswear brand Under Armour announced a breakthrough fiber-shed test method to help address the invisible, but daunting ...

The LYCRA Company will officially launch COOLMAX CloakFX™ fiber globally at Performance Days Munich, Europe’s leading functional fabric fair, March 18–19. This innovation is designed to help garments ...

Smart textiles from liquid crystal elastomer fibers can now be melted down and reknitted with nearly identical shape-shifting performance. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Smart textiles built from liquid crystal ...

Carbon fiber changed the motorsport game when Formula One teams started using it to fabricate cars in the 1970s. A bunch of carbon atoms weaved together, carbon fiber is stiff, strong, and light—the ...