The desktop biofiber spinning machine, like a 3D printer, enables prototyping and experimenting with bio-based fibers. The fibers can be tuned with different properties and then spun to create yarns.

Developing standards for the rapidly expanding e-textile industry has become more vital than ever. This article discusses the standards put in place by the IPC, and those that are under development.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a hospital gown that continuously monitors vital signs or a firefighter's uniform that detects dangerous temperatures - but only if these smart garments can survive ...

To make the design practical, the authors used common drawing software, coupled with a custom Python library, to encode fabric mechanics. The three color channels of a raster image (red, green, and ...

Warp knitted corduroy innovations are particularly exciting for home textile manufacturers. The distinctive ribbed structures ...

FLO, offers practical guidance on leveraging artificial intelligence, digital twins and streamlined workflows to improve ...

Figure 1: Fluorescent image of the embroidered thread-spring mosaic. Each new loop of thread connects to the previous ones in a coordinated knot architecture, creating a uniform triangular pattern ...