Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Rice University Startup Turns Everyday Fabrics Into Silent Communication Devices

Textile Insights November 9, 2025

What began as a high school bow tie business has evolved into a breakthrough in wearable technology. Rice University doctoral candidate Barclay Jumet, alongside his adviser Daniel J. Preston, has co-founded Actile Technologies, a startup that transforms regular fabrics into smart textiles

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Business Opportunities Expand In Global Textile Coatings Market

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

Imagine slipping into a jacket that repels water during a downpour or wearing protective gear that shields against flames and chemicals. These everyday miracles are made possible by textile coatings, a rapidly evolving sector that is transforming fabrics into high-performance materials. The textile coatings industry is on a strong growth path, driven by innovation and […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Samson Rope And Ocean Legacy Pioneer Recycling Path For End-Of-Life Marine Ropes

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Samson Rope Technologies, Inc., has teamed up with Canadian non-profit Ocean Legacy Foundation to repurpose end-of-life high-performance marine ropes into durable consumer products, tackling a long-standing challenge in the marine industry. High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) ropes, widely used in towing, vessel mooring, and offshore operations, are extremely durable but

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Nonwoven Geotextiles Market To Reach US$ 13.07 Billion By 2033

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

The global nonwoven geotextiles market, valued at US$ 7.58 billion in 2024, is set to grow steadily to US$ 13.07 billion by 2033, according to the latest research. This represents a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2033, fueled by the expansion of infrastructure projects, stricter environmental regulations, and growing demand for sustainable construction materials. […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Breakthrough Research Confirms Merino Wool’s Superior Thermoregulation For Athletes

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

A major four-year research programme led by North Carolina State University has revealed 100% Merino wool base-layer garments deliver superior thermal comfort and performance benefits during dynamic stop-go sports like cycling, rock climbing, hiking and golf. The concept, known as dynamic breathability, reflects how well a Merino wool garment adapts to changing conditions:

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Mistra-Autex Orders Complete Needlepunch Line From Andritz

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

Mistra-Autex AS has placed an order with international technology group Andritz for a complete needlepunch line at its Raasiku plant in Estonia. The new line will produce a wide range of nonwovens for surface applications, 3D molding and technical materials, primarily serving the automotive industry. Commencement of production is scheduled for Q3 2026. The scope […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Spunweb India Boosts Capacity With New Nonwoven Production Lines

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

Spunweb India Private Limited (SIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Spunweb Nonwoven Limited (SNL), has announced a major capacity expansion through the acquisition of two advanced spunbond nonwoven fabric production lines—a 3.2-meter single beam and a 1.6-meter single beam line. The investment boosts SIPL’s installed capacity by 53%, rising from 12,240 MT to 18,740 MT […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

3E Smart Solutions Unveils Textile-Integrated LED Arrays For Red Light Therapy

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

3E Smart Solutions has introduced a breakthrough in wearable wellness with the launch of textile-integrated LED arrays designed for red light therapy. Unlike conventional solutions that rely on rigid or flexible PCBs, the company’s embroidery-based technology integrates LED modules directly into fabrics, significantly improving flexibility, comfort and user acceptance.

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Carrington Textiles Expands Military Range With Protact By Haartz

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

Carrington Textiles has expanded its military fabric portfolio through a partnership with Haartz GmbH, bringing the ProTact by Haartz range of laminated fabrics to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Manufactured in Germany, ProTact by Haartz is specifically engineered for demanding military and tactical applications, including rucksacks,

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Mobiltech Textile Market To Log Strong Growth By 2033

Textile Insights September 4, 2025

According to UnivDatos’ latest report, Mobiltech Textile Market, the global mobiltech textile market, was valued at US$ 46.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a multi-billion dollar valuation by the end of the forecast period. Mobiltech textiles, specialized fabrics used in automotive, aerospace […]