End-Use Markets
The Circular Economy Built By Consumers
Consumer-led resale is moving apparel circularity beyond recycling by extending garment life and reshaping expectations for durability, value and design. The wastefulness of the $1.8 trillion global apparel industry has …
WOW 2026: Redefining Wipes
INDA’s World of Wipes® conference highlighted innovation, regulation, sustainability AI and supply-chain collaboration. INDA — the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry based in Cary, N.C. — held the 2026 …
Medical Nonwovens Move Center Stage In The Push For Eco‑Friendly Disposables
Environmental targets, infection‑control demands and supply‑chain shifts drive renewed focus on single‑use fabrics. Absorbent hygiene products continue to lead global consumption of disposable nonwovens, yet the healthcare and medical sector …
WOW 2026 To Explore Smart, Sustainable And Scalable Wipes Innovation
The annual conference will bring wipes industry leaders to Nashville for sessions on sustainability, regulation, materials and consumer trends and technology. The World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference will convene …
Defense Spending Drives Innovation At Techtextil 2026
Advanced textiles are entering a new phase of strategic importance as they address economic, environmental and security challenges. Protective wear emerged as the defining theme of the Techtextil 2026 exhibition …