Partners target seaweed-based waterproof textiles
Partners are targeting seaweed-based waterproof textiles, according to Ecotextile News. The source provides no further details on the partners, materials, or technical specifications.
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Ecotextile News (Sustainable & Compliant Textiles)Pulse Score3838 Ecotextile News (Sustainable & Compliant Textiles)Pulse Score5858 Reju Enlists Six Mills for Recycled Polyester Production
Reju has recruited six mills to produce recycled polyester, according to Ecotextile News. The report names no specific mills, capacities, or timelines for the arrangement.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score5858 Functional Fabric Fair Portland Sets Attendance Record as Bio-Based Materials Dominate
The Functional Fabric Fair in Portland attracted record attendance with over 350 exhibitors, highlighting bio-based materials as a central theme for performance apparel. The event, held October 26-28, saw a 7% attendance increase over autumn 2025 and introduced a new Cellulose Forum covering hemp, flax, lyocell, modal and viscose. Seven companies received innovation awards, including Paltext for overall innovation and Pontetorto for eco performance, while sessions addressed circularity, regulatory compliance and AI application.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score5858 Sanitized and Rudolf Launch Finishing Technologies to Extend Textile Functional Life
Sanitized introduced Odorex EON, a biocide-free treatment that adsorbs odour molecules and releases sebum residues during laundering, while Rudolf launched Ruco-Dry Eco CWS, a water-repellent finish for cotton fabrics with high hydrostatic pressure resistance. Both technologies target persistent odours and declining weather protection to extend the useful life of performance apparel and technical textiles. The developments were highlighted at Performance Days in Munich on October 13-14th.
Acrylic & Polycarbonate Sheet Giants (Röhm, Covestro, 3A, Trinseo, 3M, Avery)Pulse Score3838 Cast Acrylic Sheets Market Projected to Reach USD 7.65 Billion by 2035
The global cast acrylic sheets market is projected to reach USD 7.65 billion by 2035, according to openPR.com. The report covers major suppliers including Röhm, Covestro, 3A, Trinseo, 3M, and Avery.
Textile WorldPulse Score6363 Reju Partners with Six Mills to Scale Regenerated Polyester into Finished Fabrics
Reju is collaborating with six mills—A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles, Tintex Textiles, FOV Fabrics, Utenos, and Swisstex Direct—to develop fabrics and move its regenerated polyester from raw output into finished fabric.
Textile WorldPulse Score5858 FiltXPO 2026 Highlights Filtration Innovations and PFAS Compliance Challenges
FiltXPO 2026, organized by INDA, convened filtration industry leaders on October 28-29 in Minneapolis, showcasing award-winning technologies including Solberg's automated liquid management system and Ahlstrom's OptiPad depth filtration media.
Upstream Composites & Aramid Giants (Hexcel, Teijin, SGL, Syensqo)Pulse Score2222 Hexcel to Supply Advanced Composites for US Bobsleigh and Skeleton Teams
Hexcel will supply advanced composites to the US bobsleigh and skeleton teams, according to JEC. The announcement names Hexcel as the composites supplier for both national teams. No further technical specifications, volumes, or timelines were disclosed in the source text.
JEC Group Composites NewsPulse Score5858 CTC Global ACCC Composite-Core Conductor Modernises 20 kV Power Line in Slovenian Alps
CTC Global's ACCC conductor, featuring a hybrid carbon and glass fibre core, was used to refurbish a 20 kV overhead power line in Slovenia's Julian Alps without modifying existing support structures.
JEC Group Composites NewsPulse Score6363 nlcomp Launches rTurbine Project to Validate Recyclable Thermoplastic Composite in Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
Northern Light Composites (nlcomp) has launched the rTurbine project to design, build and install a demonstration vertical-axis wind turbine using its proprietary recyclable thermoplastic composite, rComposite, and photovoltaic panels.
Wide-format ImpressionsPulse Score3838 Fujifilm Ink Expands OEM Development and Industrial Inkjet Focus at Broadstairs Site
Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its OEM development and industrial inkjet focus at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, drawing on more than 25 years of inkjet expertise to reinforce OEM UV ink technology.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score3838 Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2026 in Portland Sets Attendance Record, Up 7% with Sold-Out Hall of 350+ Exhibitors
Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance Days drew record attendance at its Fall 2026 Portland edition, up 7% versus Fall 2025, with a sold-out hall of more than 350 exhibitors and a capacity OIA Catalyst Conference of over 300 professionals.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score5858 Americhem Acquires Noble Biomaterials to Add Antimicrobial and Conductive Textile Technologies
US polymer specialist Americhem has acquired Noble Biomaterials, the developer of the Ionic+, X-Static and Circuitex platforms for antimicrobial, odour control and electrical conductivity functions in textiles and soft surfaces. The deal brings Noble's US manufacturing operations and intellectual property portfolio, developed over more than two decades, into Americhem's global functional fibres and polymer solutions business. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Innovation in TextilesFeaturedPulse Score7474 AVK Innovation Awards 2026 Recognise Thermoplastic Composite Drill, Robotic Mould-Free Forming and Prestressed Mineral Castings
AVK, the German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, awarded first prizes in three categories at the 2026 AVK Innovation Awards, presented at JEC Composites Talks DACH in Cologne on October 20th.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift toward thermoplastic composite bodies and mould-free robotic forming reduces scrap and tooling lead times, but shop floors must validate thermal stability and fibre alignment before scaling these processes beyond prototype runs.
JEC Group Composites NewsFeaturedPulse Score7676 Project OPTIMA Launches Two-Year Initiative to Accelerate Thermoplastic Composite Production for Aerospace
CCP Gransden leads Project OPTIMA, a two-year UK composites supply chain initiative supported by the ATI SME Programme, to accelerate industrial adoption of thermoplastic materials in aerospace.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Thermoplastic composite aerospace programs demand tight control of tape impregnation consistency and fabric forming parameters; inline monitoring and digital product passports add traceability overhead that must be balanced against production rates.
Plastics Engineering (SPE - Society of Plastics Engineers)Pulse Score6363 Study Finds Natural Pigments Survive PLA and PBS Extrusion but Fail Lightfastness
Researchers produced color masterbatches from blue spirulina, yellow curcumin, red beetroot, and green chlorophyllin via twin-screw extrusion and compounded them into PLA and PBS at 2–6 wt%, maintaining mechanical performance and melt flow within close margins.
JEC Group Composites NewsPulse Score6363 Diatex Opens 10% Capital to Bpifrance and BNP Paribas to Fund Composites Expansion
Diatex has sold a 10% stake to Bpifrance and BNP Paribas Développement in May 2026 to finance acquisitions and international growth, as composites now represent 60% of its business. The French group, which employs around 100 people and exports to 58 countries, integrates weaving at TDM and cutting at Cipodec, using heated knives to seal synthetic textile edges and prevent fraying. Diatex is also developing reusable silicone- and rubber-based vacuum bagging solutions to reduce consumable waste and replace certain fluorinated materials.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score5858 Groz-Beckert to Showcase Energy-Saving Needles and Precision Components at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026
Groz-Beckert will present its LCmax energy-saving needles, SAN TT and SAN FY special-application needles, and a patented compound needle for fine-gauge elastic fabrics at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai from 20-24 November.
Technical Membranes & Nonwoven Giants (Freudenberg, Serge Ferrari, Dyneema, Hyosung)Pulse Score2020 Gear Patrol Features Stealthy Jacket Blending Gore-Tex and Dyneema for Extreme Weather
Gear Patrol has highlighted a stealthy jacket that combines Gore-Tex and Dyneema to handle extreme weather conditions. The jacket blends these two materials in a single garment aimed at severe-weather use. No further technical specifications, performance metrics, or pricing details were provided in the source text.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score3838 The Lycra Company and Fulgar Host Legwear Innovation Day 2026 in Castel Goffredo, Showcasing Bio-Based Fibres and AI
The Lycra Company and Fulgar hosted Legwear Innovation Day 2026 at the Fulgar Event Space in Castel Goffredo, Italy, drawing nearly 150 hosiery industry representatives.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score2020 HBF Textiles Releases Second Designer Edit Curated by Kicki Chudikova with Six Palettes and Chrome-Free Leather Additions
New York-based industrial artist Kicki Chudikova curated the second edition of The Designer Edit by HBF Textiles, a collection of six palettes drawing on HBF Textiles designs from multiple collections. Each palette is accented by six new color additions to the Free Way chrome-free leather line, spanning bleach-cleanable textures, renewable fibers such as cork, wool and cotton, and mold- and weather-resistant outdoor fabrics.
Large Format ReviewPulse Score3838 Fujifilm Ink Strengthens OEM and Industrial Inkjet Development at Broadstairs Site
Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its OEM development and industrial inkjet focus at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, combining ink formulation, printhead integration, application testing and commercial-scale manufacturing to help partners translate complex requirements into viable solutions.
SignLink UKPulse Score3838 Ultima Displays Puts Life-Sized Formulate Fabric F1 Car on Showroom Display
Ultima Displays has installed a life-sized F1 racing car model built from Formulate tension fabric materials at its Corby showroom, after the replica received a Highly Commended prize at the Print Industry Awards 2026. The model, first shown at The Print Show 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, integrates a race simulator with seat, steering wheel, and pedals. Trade partners can book showroom visits to view the display and Ultima's wider range of display innovations.
Technical Membranes & Nonwoven Giants (Freudenberg, Serge Ferrari, Dyneema, Hyosung)FeaturedPulse Score7474 Hyosung TNC's Bio-based Spandex Fiber Enters Scaled Production
Hyosung TNC has moved its sugarcane-derived spandex fiber into scaled production, according to WWD. The bio-based fiber is produced from sugarcane feedstock, though specific capacity figures and commercialization timelines were not disclosed in the source.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Bio-based spandex shifts feedstock exposure from petrochemical propylene oxide to sugarcane-derived intermediates; qualification lots should be validated against existing heat-set and dyeing lines before scaling, since cure and colorfastness windows may differ from conventional spandex.
JEC Group Composites NewsFeaturedPulse Score7474 AVK Innovation Awards 2026: Anybrid's PP-CF Drill Bit and Renewpoly's Bio-Based FlexFuran Resin Take Top Prizes
AVK announced the 2026 Innovation Awards on 20 October at JEC Composites Talks DACH in Cologne, recognizing Anybrid's thermoplastic PP-CF drill bit with a 70% weight reduction versus steel and Renewpoly's bio-based FlexFuran fire-retardant resin system.
Innovation in TextilesFeaturedPulse Score7878 Dow Launches Dowsil IE-5619 Fluorine-Free Silicone-Organic Hybrid Finish for Durable Water and Oil Repellency
Dow has launched Dowsil IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion, a third-generation silicone-organic hybrid textile finish that provides durable water and oil repellency without fluorinated chemistry.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift to fluorine-free finishes requires mills to revalidate cure schedules and wash-durability performance on each fabric substrate; the 1–3% solids add-on and 150°C cure window fit existing stenters, but oil repellency claims must be verified per construction before commercial adoption.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score5858 Fulgar Highlights EVO and Q-GEO Bio-Based Polyamide Yarns at Performance Days
Fulgar presented its EVO 100% bio-based yarn and Q-GEO polyamide with almost 50% renewable content at the Performance Days exhibition in Munich. Q-GEO offers 50% greater moisture absorption than conventional polyamide, improved breathability, rapid drying and inherent flame retardancy without additives. The company identified price premiums, feedstock sourcing and credible certification as key barriers to wider adoption of bio-based synthetics.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score3838 MarediModa Cannes 24th Edition Closes With Steady Results and Debut Cannes Fashion Show
MarediModa Cannes closed its 24th edition on 29 October 2026 with results in line with the previous year and no decline in overall activity, despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The exhibition presented more than 100 Summer 2028 collections and introduced the inaugural Cannes Fashion Show, featuring prototype garments made from exhibitors' fabrics. Organisers also presented the Spring/Summer 2028 trend forecast by David Shah, built around five themes: Hyper, Chill, Hot, Flow and Bang.
CompositesWorldFeaturedPulse Score7676 Eve Reverse and TRPD Flight-Test Bio-Based Composite Cargo Platform With Over 90% Bio Content
Eve Reverse and TRPD Consulting & Engineering developed and flight-tested a bio-based composite sandwich structure for a widebody aircraft raised cargo platform, achieving more than 90% bio-based content by weight.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Flax-fiber bio-based sandwich panels cured out-of-autoclave reduce energy costs but require tight control of resin impregnation and oven cycle consistency to meet load-bearing tolerances; the aluminum wear facing adds a secondary bonding step that must be validated for long-term durability under repeated cargo handling.
Upstream Composites & Aramid Giants (Hexcel, Teijin, SGL, Syensqo)Pulse Score1818 USA Bobsled Turns to Aerospace Technology Ahead of Salt Lake City 2034
USA Bobsled is looking to aerospace technology as it prepares for Salt Lake City 2034, according to Inside The Games. The report links the team's preparations to aerospace composites suppliers including Hexcel, Teijin, SGL and Syensqo. No specific materials, equipment specifications or performance metrics were disclosed in the source text.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score2828 Designer Hiromasa Fukaji Combines Tajima Embroidery Technology with Computational Design in HANAITO Project
Japanese designer Hiromasa Fukaji created the HANAITO project for Tajima's &T embroidery art brand, combining Tajima sewing machine technology with computational processes and hand-dyed marigold thread. The two artworks feature abstract flower forms satin stitched onto poly-cotton fabric using layered rayon thread for a 3D-illusory effect, produced with a custom embroidery design tool. Fukaji hand-dyed the embroidery thread with marigold flower petals, marrying traditional methods with modern computing.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score5858 YKK R&D Develops Concept EXCELLA Zipper with Nonwoven Tape Made from Waste Clothing
YKK Corp.'s R&D department created a concept EXCELLA zipper using tape made from nonwoven fabric sheets produced by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials via Epson's Dry Fiber Technology.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score5858 Birdair, ASATI, GuildWorks and Seaman Mark Decades of Fabric Structure Evolution
Industry leaders from Birdair, ASATI, GuildWorks and Seaman Corporation trace the fabric structures sector's shift from temporary solutions to permanent architectural elements, citing PTFE-coated fiberglass and ETFE film as key membrane developments.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score6363 Kanbo Pras and TA Frontier Advance Thermal-Control Textiles in Japan
Kanbo Pras Corp. developed REI KEEP, a polyester or glass fiber membrane infused with SPACECOOL multilayer optical film, which delivered a roughly 10 degrees Celsius drop in effective temperature in comparative tent testing.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score3838 University of Minnesota Wearable Technology Lab Develops LED Phototherapy Bodysuit for Infant Jaundice
Lucy Dunne's Wearable Technology Lab at the University of Minnesota is developing a light-therapy bodysuit for infants with jaundice, now on its third prototype, which uses off-the-shelf LEDs rather than fiber-optic fibers.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewFeaturedPulse Score6868 Peak Performance and Partners Develop Helium Loop Anorak Prototype for Automated Disassembly and Recycling
Peak Performance, with ALLIED Feather + Down, Bureo, PERTEX, and Resortecs, created the Helium Loop Anorak, a recyclable prototype jacket designed for automated disassembly.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Heat-activated Smart Stitch thread enables component separation at end-of-life, but plant managers must validate bond integrity under repeated wash cycles and ensure supply chain readiness for scaled thread production. The five-year plan for European disassembly plants requires alignment with local textile waste logistics and sorting infrastructure.
JEC Group Composites NewsFeaturedPulse Score7878 Brittany Composite Workshops Scale Autoclaved Carbon Masts and Foils for Cargo Ships
The SolidSail Mast Factory (SMAF) in Lanester, inaugurated on 12 February 2026, has begun series production of 65–70 metre carbon masts for cargo ships, with draping now 90% robotised from 95% manual in the prototype.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift to robotised draping and towpreg placement reduces manual layup variability, but prepreg tack and out-life still govern scrap rates and autoclave cycle reliability; thermoplastic LMPAEK foils require higher processing temperatures and dedicated tooling, which will affect line changeover and energy cost.
JEC Group Composites NewsPulse Score5858 JEC Report: Taiwan Leverages Semiconductor and AI Expertise to Advance Composite Manufacturing
JEC Group reports that Taiwan is integrating its semiconductor fabrication and AI capabilities with polymer composites expertise to compress R&D lifecycles for advanced materials.
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