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Adjustable Jeans Expand as Kids Grow

GILi Guise bets adjustable waist denim can cut returns and extend kidswear's shelf life.

The Science of Sunwear

The Skin Cancer Foundation's seal of recommendation for sun-protective clothing got an upgrade. Certified…

Taiwan Companies Collab on Sustainable Membrane Material

Porlite's durable water repellent ability means it can endure at least 30 laundering cycles and is…

Five of Taiwan’s Top Textile Firms Shine Light on Apparel’s Functional Future

The presenters, which included Singtex, Sun Own Industrial; Asiatic Fiber Corp., Toung Loong Textile…

Performance Days Cancelled With No Alternative Date

Performance Days has joined the growing list of COVID-19 driven event cancellations—but there won't be a new…

Why Denim Experts Say Function Will Trump Fashion in the Near Future

Denim experts agree that the supply chain, designers and consumers are shifting their focus from trend to…

These Are the Most Promising Functional Fabrics for Home

Functional fabrics are redefining more than just athletic apparel—they're finding their way into interior…

HeiQ Rolls Out Fabric Lab for Functional Fabric Development

Performance textile specialist HeiQ has launched the HeiQ Fabric Lab, a new service to assist brands with…

Functional Fabrics in Full Effect at Texworld USA

Whether it's athleisure, the rising trend in comfort clothing or technology for smarter outerwear, customers…

KPNY Plays Into Top F/W 2017 Trends With Performance Fabrics

Some people will tell you that Lululemon led the rise of athleisure in the U.S., but Koreans have staked…

Texworld USA: Functional Knits a Focal Point at Lenzing Innovation Pavilion

For performance-driven fabrics, the only way is up, as today's consumers expect and demand comfort in…