Textile Institute Professional Publications- Next-Gen Textiles

This text presents an integrated, forward-looking perspective on converging sustainable innovation, advanced materials science, and digital transformation within the textile industry. It covers the entire value chain, highlighting the pivotal role of next-gen technologies in redefining textile engineering, manufacturing, and applications. Next-Gen Textiles: Innovation, Technology, and Applications presents an integrated, forward-looking perspective on the convergence of sustainable innovation, advanced materials science, and digital transformation within the textile industry. With a strong technical orientation, the book covers the entire value chain—from polymer development to consumer experience—highlighting the pivotal role of next-generation technologies in redefining textile engineering, manufacturing, and application paradigms. Emphasizes how next-generation innovations are integrated at every stage of textile development Spans polymer and fiber innovation, advanced fabric technologies, smart manufacturing, AI integration, digital transformation, testing, and end-use applications across fashion and industry Connects theoretical concepts to real-world applications through case studies on next-gen biomaterials offering sustainable alternatives to conventional textiles Explores AI and digital twins applications Examines advanced surface engineering techniques—including functional digital printing, and nanocoatings—designed for performance optimization and aesthetic versatility Appealing to those who want deep insight into cutting-edge tools and applications, this book offers a rich resource for researchers, engineers, designers, and industry professionals seeking to pioneer the next generation of textile systems—intelligent, sustainable, and engineered for impact.