Next-Gen Textiles : Innovation, Technology, and Applications

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 fibre 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 artificial intelligence 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.