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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.
TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextodayPulse Score5858TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextodayFeaturedPulse Score7474Manufacturing & Process Note: Bio-based polyamide and renewable Lycra blends require close monitoring of moisture regain and spin-finish compatibility on existing knitting lines; qualification lots should verify dye uptake and elongation consistency before scaling, as feedstock cost premiums and certification lead times remain the primary supply-chain constraints.
Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., a professor in Texas Tech University's Department of Environmental Toxicology, was inducted into the school's inaugural Red Raider Inventor Hall of Fame on Oct. 28. He was recognized for inventions including FiberTect, a nonwoven decontamination wipe, a fabric hand method, soft body armor, and a cotton oil absorbent. Inductees are TTUS faculty and staff named on three or more U.S. patents issued to the Texas Tech University System.
ST Composites launched the LINNOV project to industrialise flax-fibre bicycle frame production at around 5,000 units per year, targeting prototypes by summer 2027. The frames use 100% flax reinforcement and epoxy resins with 30–50% bio-based content from European suppliers, with the company investigating a 100% biomass-based and recyclable resin. The project aims to replace imported aluminium frames and reduce frame weight by almost half while supporting French flax supply chains.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Flax-fibre bicycle frame development depends on securing consistent French flax supply and qualifying bio-based epoxy systems at 30–50% bio content; plant managers should validate resin lot consistency and cure cycles before scaling to 5,000 frames per year.
Americhem has acquired Noble Biomaterials, an advanced materials company specializing in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications.
Asahi Kasei's Roica brand made its debut at Functional Fabric Fair Portland on 27-28 October 2026, presenting stretch fibre developments from European and Asian partners for outdoor, cycling, innerwear and athleisure applications.
Carvico presented its 2028 TrendBook, "Not Just to Seduce," at MarediModa in Cannes from 27-29 October 2026, introducing five creative directions—Animalia, Manly, Origami, Ornamenta and Bodycon—that combine fabric weights, textures and structures within a unified colour palette.
USA Bobsled has struck deals to develop higher-tech sleds as it targets the 2034 Salt Lake City Games. The agreements aim to upgrade sled technology for the team's Olympic campaign.
Arclin announced a multimillion-dollar investment to expand floc production capacity at its Asturias, Spain facility, strengthening its global Nomex paper manufacturing network. The company is delivering record paper volume in 2026 and expects continued supply growth in 2027, with construction completed by the end of 2027 and full commissioning planned for early 2028. The expansion targets rising demand across aerospace, electrical infrastructure, defense, and transportation markets.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Expanding Nomex floc capacity in Asturias will shorten lead times for aramid paper used in electrical insulation and aerospace honeycomb, but plant managers should monitor qualification timelines for new production lines to avoid supply gaps during the 2027–2028 transition.
Plastics extrusion processors are adopting AI, digital twins, smart sensors and advanced analytics to make real-time data-driven decisions that improve quality, reduce waste and raise productivity.
USA Bobsled/Skeleton has teamed with Utah aerospace leaders to build the next generation of USA bobsleds. The partnership pairs the national team program with aerospace manufacturing expertise for the sled development effort.
Researchers investigated a bipolar electrode electrical treatment (BPE-ET) system that separates resin from CFRP without direct wiring, allowing entire batches of irregularly shaped waste to be submerged at once.
FESPA examines on-demand production, DTF and customisation as the future direction of merchandise printing. The article frames these three factors as the focus areas shaping how merchandise printing evolves. No specific equipment specifications, material grades or financial figures are stated in the source text.
Fraunhofer IWU has advanced its industrial-scale pultrusion line to process thermosets, thermoplastics, glass, carbon and natural fibers, producing profiles from less than 1 to 5,800 square millimeters in cross-section.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift toward thermoplastic pultrusion and reactive processing requires careful management of resin viscosity and cure kinetics to avoid scrap and ensure consistent line yield. Supply chain planning must account for the higher cost and limited availability of carbon fiber and natural fiber reinforcements compared to established glass/polyester systems.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has demonstrated that in-line Raman spectroscopy, combined with rheology, can monitor polymer identity and physical transformations during extrusion in real time.
Janet Preus, senior editor of Textile Technology Source, recounts learning the advanced textiles vocabulary from scratch and watching the segment grow into a daily publication. She cites features on knitted responsive tension structures by Dr. Felecia Davis and Dr. Delia Dumitrescu and an overview of smart textiles by Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar. Preus says she still learns something new daily, mostly in smart textile technologies and e-textiles, and expects smart textiles to reach eventual ubiquity.
A joint team from Harbin Institute of Technology, Henan Normal University, and Suzhou Laboratory created a vanadium dioxide-based Janus film that passively switches between solar heating and radiative cooling while modulating microwave transmission.
Durak Tekstil has developed Durak Maxibalance, a bio-ceramic embroidery thread using far infrared (FAR) technology that reflects body-emitted FAR IR energy back into tissues. The Turkish industrial thread manufacturer says the functional thread is designed to help maintain body temperature, alleviate muscle soreness, strengthen balance, and boost athletic performance, though it is not a medical device. Durak Tekstil cites promising field results and targets activewear, everyday apparel, and medical/supportive textiles.
Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork is coordinating the EU-funded eFLOWER project, a four-year, approximately €5 million initiative launched in April 2026 to develop next-generation eco-designed, stretchable, and circular electronic textiles.