FROM THE EDITOR : BOOSTING COLLABORATION BETWEEN RESEARCH CENTRES AND INDUSTRY TO ENHANCE RAPID INDUSTRIAL UPTAKE OF INNOVATIVE FUNCTIONAL TEXTILE STRUCTURES AND TEXTILE RELATED MATERIALS IN A MONDIAL MARKET

Technical textiles are products manufactured for non-aesthetic purposes, where function is the primary criterion. In recent decades, the global industry has undergone a remarkable change and many industries use fiber-based materials with the development in the field of technical textiles. Architecture, geology, environment, automotive, and medical-healthcare are just some of the current areas of application.