Next-Gen Textiles

Innovation, Technology, and Applications
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-15960-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Textile Institute Professional Publications

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.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nergis, Banu

Candan, Cevza

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

0. Front Matter.  1. Future-Ready & Sustainable Polymers: Innovative Textile Materials, Smart Production Techniques & Cutting-Edge Applications.  2. Revolutionizing Fiber & Yarn: Next-Gen Technologies Driving Sustainable, High-Performance Production. 3. Knitting 4.0:Advanced Fabric Technologies, Smart Materials & Modern Applications.  4. Reinventing Woven Fabrics for a Tech-Driven Industry: Innovative Technologies, Smart Materials and Real-World Applications.  5. Precision in Narrow Fabrics: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies & Expanding Application Frontiers. 6. Reimagining Nonwovens: Future Technologies, Novel Materials & Expanding Applications.  7. Beyond the Surface: Innovative Finishing & Printing - Creative Technologies and High-Impact Applications.  8. Engineering the Future of Textiles: AI, Digital Twins & Smart Tools for Sustainable Development and Practical Innovation.  9. Next-Gen Testing & Characterization Methods for Performance, Reliability & Innovation.  10. Fashion Meets Technology: Disruptive Innovations in Design, Retail & Immersive Consumer Experiences.  11. A Case Study for Bacterial Nanocellulose at the Forefront of Textile Innovation.

Über Autor(innen)

Banu Nergis is a Professor in the Textile Engineering Department at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). She acquired her BSc, MSc and PhD degrees in Textile Engineering from ITU. Her research areas include spinning, technical textiles, denim production, and sustainability.

Cevza Candan received her BSc and MSc degrees in Textile Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and her PhD degree from the Department of Textile Industries at the University of Leeds, UK. She serves as a full-time faculty member in the Textile Engineering Department at ITU and the coordinator of the ITU-FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology, NY) Dual Degree Fashion Design Program.