Apparel
![The sensoric yarn developed by DITF allows for precision locating within a single yarn giving greater flexibility to how sensor yarns are integrated as it eliminates the need for multiple sensors and a grid format. Photo courtesy of DITF](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_042022_smartyarn_07-DITF_wrapped_sensor_Yarn2-1080x608-1-335x186.jpeg)
Smart yarns for health and wellbeing
In the last five years, smart yarn technology has gone from being an enabler of smart materials to being the carrier – and the dispenser – of intelligence in wearables. …
![C.F. Weber workwear reinforced with Cordura re/cor recycled nylon 6.6 fabrics. Photo courtesy of C.F. Weber](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_032022_performancefabrics_webercfe_news-335x186.jpg)
New fiber routes to performance fabrics
From basalt to recycled carbon to sustainable nylons, today’s advanced fabrics are exhibiting environmentally sound components that are sustainable and innovative. An emphasis at the Techtextil show in Frankfurt, Germany …
![Endumax film and Twaron fiber can deliver extra protection, reduced weight and maximum reliability for ballistic protective gear, ensuring police safety, mobility and comfort at all times. Photo courtesy of Teijin Aramid](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_032022_performancefibers_Teijin_Aramid®_Police_Officer-335x186.jpg)
High-performance fibers fulfill demanding roles
High-modulus, high-tenacity fibers have played a key role in the development of many performance textiles Performance fabrics – one of the fastest growing sectors of the industry – are textiles …
![Ingredient brands are using technology to drive innovation in textiles](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_032022_hologenix-335x186.jpg)
Branded together
How ingredient brands are using technology to drive innovation in textiles. Comfort alone doesn’t cut it anymore. After the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have made it clear that they want everything …
![Top 10 textile and apparel exporters](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_0542021_fiberyear_Figure1-335x186.jpg)
The Fiber Year 2021 – Most see double-digit declines in textile and apparel exports
The Fiber Year, now in its 21st edition, includes textile and clothing trade data for 60 countries, of which the vast majority contracted at double-digit rates. Just two industries out …