The global digital textile printing market is poised for substantial growth, with an estimated increase of US$ 3.33 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of over 15.2% during this period. Key factors propelling this growth include
Advancements in smart textiles are transforming virtual reality experiences by introducing tactile sensations, allowing wearers to perceive physical touch remotely. A trail-blazing ultra-thin film capable of transmitting touch sensations effectively transforms textiles into a virtual second skin. For critically ill children in hospital isolation, this breakthrough
The newly appointed Bangladesh Textile & Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak said that he is committed to advancing the manufacturing of smart textiles and also jute sector. According to Nanak, this will be achieved through efficient planning and swift implementation of decisions taken by the ministry. He stressed on the importance of incorporating new innovations […]
A single strand of fibre developed at Washington State University has the flexibility of cotton and the electric conductivity of a polymer, called Polyaniline and show good potential for smart textiles. The WSU researcher tested the fibres with a system that powered an LED light and another that sensed ammonia gas, detailing their findings in […]
Hong Kong researchers have developed a fabric that is capable of changing colours with just a tap, by combining polymer optical fibres and artificial intelligence technology to create stunning smart textiles. First launched at Milan Fashion Week, this innovation promises to have a major impact on the global fashion industry. “I will have every colour […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million loan to strengthen the skills base and training programs for Bangladesh’s workforce. The program will build the institutional capacity of training institutions to deliver advanced skills training with technology applications, such as smart textile technologies and green technologies. “The economy of Bangladesh
Taking a lesson from spiders, researchers from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under the NUS College of Design and Engineering in Singapore, have created an innovative method to produce soft, recyclable fibres for smart textiles. This innovative method produces strong, stretchable, electrically conductive, and recyclable soft fibres at room temperature