When a firefighter pulls on flame-resistant gear or a surgeon slips into a sterile gown, the last thing on anyone’s mind is sustainability. In these high-stakes environments, performance is non-negotiable. But behind the durability and protective power of technical textiles lies a mounting
A study released by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) and IPEN highlights alarming levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in surface and tap water samples collected near Dhaka’s textile industry hubs. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, were found in nearly all the samples, with many exceeding regulatory limits proposed in the EU, US […]













