This article explores the challenges and opportunities in recycling and upscaling technical textiles. It outlines key recycling methods—mechanical, chemical, thermal, and biochemical—and emphasises the need for collaboration between manufacturers, recyclers, and researchers to drive innovation and sustainability while improving material performance.
This article discusses the growing use of advanced textile materials in industries needing durable, lightweight options. Advanced composites offer a versatile alternative to metal in applications like pressure tanks and shipbuilding. As 3D fabric production advances, these textiles become more cost-effective, increasing their role in further development.
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) is the advanced innovation of the 20th century, says Pradeep Kulshrestha.