Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Smart Textile Vest Developed To Detect Hypothermia Risk In Older People

Textile Insights September 17, 2026

Scientists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed a smart textile vest that can continuously monitor body temperature and identify potential signs of hypothermia in older people. The technology is designed to address the higher risk of hypothermia among elderly people, who can lose

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Digital Camouflage Uses Adversarial Textile Pattern To Challenge AI Surveillance

Textile Insights September 17, 2026

A garment featuring an abstract, hypnotic pattern has been designed to test how artificial intelligence-based surveillance systems identify people in public spaces. Called Digital Camouflage, the garment uses an engineered textile pattern based on an adversarial attack, a technique in which visual inputs are altered in ways that can cause computer-vision systems to

Event

TAI Mumbai Unit Seminar Highlights Innovation, Sustainability And Growth Potential In Technical Textiles

Textile Insights September 3, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), Mumbai Unit organised a one-day seminar on Future Trends in Technical Textiles on August 22, 2026, at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi, Gujarat, bringing together more than 200 industry professionals, experts, speakers and delegates to discuss the emerging opportunities and challenges facing India’s technical textile sector. The

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A Short Story of Mint, Xylitol And Japanese Self-Cooling Fabric Miracle

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

By S. Murugan The summer had arrived early that year — not gently, not politely, but like an uninvited guest kicking down the door. In Gujarat, the spinning mill where I visited as a ‘process co-ordinator’, workers joked that the sun had taken a personal interest in them. But no one laughed for long. The […]

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Sanrachna Hackathon Highlights Young Innovators In Technical Textiles At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

One of the key attractions at the Textile Business Digest (TBD) Pavilion during Bharat Tex 2026 was the Sanrachna Hackathon, which showcased innovative solutions developed by students and young entrepreneurs from across India. The participants presented a range of practical applications in technical textiles, including protective garments for farmers, advanced wound-care

Economy

DITF Develops Smart Textiles That Change Shape With Temperature

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Researchers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research, have developed smart textile yarns capable of reversibly changing shape in response to temperature, paving the way for energy-efficient textile actuators. The innovation is based on thermoplastic two-way shape-memory

Fibre

Chinese Scientists Create Living Textile from Fungus

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Chinese researchers have developed a novel living textile derived from Cordyceps militaris, a medicinal fungus widely used in traditional Chinese medicine that can self-clean, self-repair and completely biodegrade within 41 days. The breakthrough, published in Science Advances on July 27, 2026, could open new possibilities for circular fashion and sustainable textile

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TAI Mumbai Unit To Host Seminar On Future Trends In Technical Textiles In Vapi

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), Mumbai Unit, will organise a one-day seminar on Future Trends in Technical Textiles on August 22, 2026, at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi, Gujarat. The seminar will bring together industry leaders, technical experts, researchers and professionals to discuss the growth opportunities, emerging technologies and challenges shaping

Industry

Threading Tradition With Technology: The Reinvention Of India’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

For centuries, India’s textile industry has been a cornerstone of its culture, economy and global identity. From the intricate handlooms of Varanasi to the bustling powerlooms of Tiruppur, Indian textiles have dressed the world in tradition and craftsmanship. But a quiet revolution is now underway. India is no longer just producing textiles, it’s creating experiences. […]

Event

HIGHTEX 2026 To Showcase Next-Gen Technical Textiles

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

HIGHTEX 2026, Turkiye’s premier and only dedicated exhibition for technical textiles and nonwovens, will take place from June 9-13, 2026, at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center. The event will bring together global leaders in technical textile and nonwoven technology, highlighting revolutionary advancements in smart textiles and sustainable nonwoven fabric production.