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Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Catalyst Community
 
 
 
 

Transforming fibers, weaving intelligence, accelerating impact

The Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Catalyst Community advances the next generation of fiber-based materials — from smart fabrics to integrated textiles — through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and commercialization.

In partnership with ATI and aligned with the Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program, this community strengthens the domestic textile industrial base through advanced design, automation, data integration, and manufacturing innovation.

Textiles are everywhere. What if they could do more than just clothe, cover, or filter? Imagine fabrics that sense, communicate, store energy, regulate temperature, or detect health metrics — all without bulky electronics. To make that a reality, we must combine innovation in materials, electronics, manufacturing, and systems integration.

The Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Catalyst Community exists to catalyze this transformation — to accelerate advances in fiber-based systems through collective action, infrastructure, and shared vision.

 

Join This Community

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Textile Test Methods & Validation
  • Automated Technologies for Textile Manufacturing
  • Advanced Textile Materials & Components
  • Digital Engineering & Digital Manufacturing
  • Data & IP Management for Digital Traceability
  • Domestic Supply Chain Surety

 

Benefits of Membership

 

Exclusive Webinars

 
 

Opportunity Awareness

 
 

Respond to Federal Priorities

 
 

Anticipate National Challenges

 
 

Convene Innovators

 
 

Discounted Annual Summit

 
 
 
 
 

Who Can Join:

We welcome participation from across the innovation ecosystem:

  • Researchers in fibers, polymers, electronics, and textile systems
  • Textile, fiber, and yarn manufacturers
  • Startup firms in smart textiles, wearable systems, or fiber electronics
  • Materials and component developers (conductive polymers, optoelectronics, sensors)
  • R&D organizations

Tracking the priorities of the federal government, this community exists to anticipate and respond to the nation’s most critical innovation needs.

Membership is free for all. Make history, and join us today!



 

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