If you think textiles only apply to fashion, think again! Today, textiles touch our lives in every way imaginable. They are essential to dozens of sectors, including medicine, transportation, construction, and fashion and apparel.
Choose from the interactive activities below to discover the role textiles play in safety and protective equipment, sports and high performance gear, and your environment!
Race Cars
Step inside the world of auto racing. Discover how textiles make today's race cars move faster and last longer than ever before. Try It ›
Firefighter Bunker Gear
Ever wonder how firefighters can brave flames, extreme temperatures and collapsing buildings to save our lives? They couldn’t do it without their protective gear. Click on any part of the firefighter’s bunker gear to learn how different textiles allow firefighters to withstand the hazards of their job. Try It ›
Textiles Through Time
Take a virtual walk through history to find out how textiles got to where they are today. Learn about the textile industry’s evolution and discover the most recent breakthroughs in textile technology. Try It ›
Racing Yachts
How do today's racing yachts gain so much speed? Is it the wind alone? Well, not exactly. Modern sails are made from textiles that are specially designed to harness and maximize wind power. These textiles also give yachts extra agility so that sailors can navigate more easily. Learn more! Try It ›
Textiles for the Environment
Take the future into your own hands! Select the textile you think is best to help stop land erosion, reduce toxic factory emissions, and clean up oil spills. Discover how textiles are making the world a better place to live. Try It ›