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74 gap statements mined from Textile materials and evaluations papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,387 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The lack of systematic treatment of mesh aprons in the open literature. The need for a rigorous mathematical modelling and parametric flow analysis for Nylon 6,6 monofilament mesh aprons.

    AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND NANO-COATING EFFECTS ON NYLON 6,6 MESH APRONS IN TEXTILE RING SPINNING · 2026 · DOI

  • Poroelastic coupling between mechanical tension and aperture geometry is not considered. Nano-coating property data in Table 2 are from laboratory-scale specimens. Production coating non-uniformity, agglomeration, and batch variation will broaden these ranges in practice.

    AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND NANO-COATING EFFECTS ON NYLON 6,6 MESH APRONS IN TEXTILE RING SPINNING · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a need for ongoing research in the field of textile engineering. The review highlights recent research trends in textiles and textile machinery.

    Review of the 71st Volume of Journal of Textile Engineering · 2026 · DOI

  • The existing framework of manipulations in textiles is limited to manipulations applied to fabrics after production. The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the examination of structural interventions during the weaving process.

    Structural Intervention and Forming in Woven Fabrics: Structural Weft and Warp Manipulation Methods · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of precise micro-economic quantification of all conversion cost elements in the Indian spinning industry. The need for a rigorous, data-driven techno-economic model to calculate the exact financial burden of a single electronic yarn clearer cut.

    Techno-Economic Analysis of Yarn Clearer Cuts in the Autoconer Process: A Comprehensive Cost Evaluation Framework for the Indian Spinning Industry · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a comprehensive investigation of autolevelling systems. The lack of understanding of the benefits and limitations of autolevelling technology.

    Autolevellers in Draw Frames: Principles, Modelling, Control Strategies and Industrial Applications · 2026 · DOI

  • The exploration of organic small molecules in shear-thickening fluid additives remains relatively limited. The development of composites incorporating fabric and shear-thickening fluid is a promising research direction. The layering approach to enhance impact resistance has limitations.

    Enhanced Energy Absorption of Kevlar Fabrics via a Novel Cyclodextrin-Modified Shear-Thickening Fluid · 2026 · DOI

  • The interaction between printing processes and fabric structure is a relevant performance consideration that has not been fully explored.

    EFFECT OF TRANSFER AND EMBOSS PRINTING ON ABRASION RESISTANCE AND STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF CHENILLE FABRICS · 2026 · DOI

  • There is limited research on Estonian local sheep wool (Estonian Darkhead, Estonian Whitehead, Kihnu Native sheep) fibre properties and no data on the combined effect of these fibre properties on textile material properties in various stages of textile production, such as yarn, knitted material, and knitted felted material.

    Revaluation of Estonian local sheep wool – impact of different wool types on textile material properties · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a method for predicting inspection finish time in this context. The need for a sensor-data-driven approach to improve coordination between setup workers and inspectors.

    Prediction of Inspection Speed in Fabric Inspection Processes · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for clothing that satisfies both aesthetic and health, safety, hygiene, and ergonomic standards for preschool children. Current garment manufacturing may not prioritize the specific needs of preschool children.

    DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY OF OVERALLS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a solution to the ongoing challenges with the disposal of electronic textiles. The lack of material details makes it difficult to further analyze the product and identify environmentally harmful materials.

    Reflecting on the Disposal of Electronic Textiles in the Era of Sustainability · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on end-of-life solutions for electronic textiles. The complexity of combining electronics and textiles poses significant environmental sustainability challenges.

    Reflecting on the Disposal of Electronic Textiles in the Era of Sustainability · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the properties of recycled polyester yarns for sustainable fashion applications. The differences between virgin and recycled polyester yarns in terms of structural, thermal, and electrical characteristics are not well understood.

    Comparative analysis of structural, thermal, and electrical characteristics of virgin and recycled polyester yarns · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for electrically conductive textiles that are washable and durable. The lack of understanding of the influence of substrate characteristics on coating formation, electrical conductivity, thermal behavior, and washing fastness.

    Washable and Durable Electronic Textiles Based on Polypyrrole-Coated Knitted Fabrics · 2026 · DOI

  • The textile industry is highly energy-intensive. The sector has experienced significant energy-related challenges due to volatile fuel markets and increasing electricity prices. The paper highlights the need for improving energy resilience in the textile industry.

    Impact of the Global Energy Crisis on Textile Manufacturing: A Strategic Roadmap · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for practical engineering strategies to improve energy resilience. The paper also notes that prior work has not adequately addressed the issue of energy resilience in the textile industry.

    Impact of the Global Energy Crisis on Textile Manufacturing: A Strategic Roadmap · 2026 · DOI

  • Emerging research and industry trends suggest that the next decade will see: 1. Hybrid defect-detection models blending motif-based and deep-learning techniques for universal fabric inspection 2. Neuromorphic computing & spiking neural networks for ultra-low-power wearable e-textiles 3. Federated learning to enable collaborative AI without exposing proprietary or personal data 4.

    AI IN TEXTILE & APPAREL: TRANSFORMING AN INDUSTRY · 2026 · DOI

  • The limited capacity of some machine learning models to capture structural variability in small datasets.

    Comparative Evaluation of Machine Learning Models for Predicting Air Permeability of Knitted Fabrics · 2026 · DOI

  • The MARS model has limited capacity to capture structural variability in small datasets. The study only used 21 knitted fabric samples.

    Comparative Evaluation of Machine Learning Models for Predicting Air Permeability of Knitted Fabrics · 2026 · DOI

  • Further investigation of the effect of fabric architecture and physical properties on forming-induced defects, - Development of more advanced machine learning models to predict formability, - Application of the approach to other types of natural fiber-reinforced…

    Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Forming-Induced Defects in Flax Woven Fabrics Using 3D Scanning and Haralick Texture Features · 2026 · DOI

  • Predicting forming-induced defects in natural fiber-reinforced composites is challenging due to variability in fiber geometry and fabric properties, - There is a need for a reliable method to predict formability in flax woven…

    Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Forming-Induced Defects in Flax Woven Fabrics Using 3D Scanning and Haralick Texture Features · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study of the benefits and limitations of autolevelling technology. Investigation of new sensor technologies and control strategies for autolevellers.

    Autolevellers in Draw Frames: Principles, Modelling, Control Strategies and Industrial Applications · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research on the application of organic small molecules in STF modification, - Investigation of the effects of different cyclodextrin concentrations and types on the shear-thickening performance, - Exploration of the potential applications of cyclodextrin-modified STFs in various…

    Enhanced Energy Absorption of Kevlar Fabrics via a Novel Cyclodextrin-Modified Shear-Thickening Fluid · 2026 · DOI

  • In order to encourage the industrial application of this material, future research should focus on these three areas: (1) physical properties testing in accordance with international standards to confirm the material’s availability; (2) development of fiber modification technologies to increase the proportion of recycled silk; and (3) design of a community-based supply chain system that connects fiber producers…

    Recycling silk scraps into sustainable fashion textiles under the circular economy concept · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of systematic treatment of mesh aprons in the open literature (“AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND NANO-COATING EFFECTS ON NYLON 6,6 MESH APRONS IN…”, 2026); (2) The lack of precise micro-economic quantification of all conversion cost elements in the Indian spinning industry (“Techno-Economic Analysis of Yarn Clearer Cuts in the Autoconer Process: A…”, 2026); (3) The lack of understanding of the benefits and limitations of autolevelling technology (“Autolevellers in Draw Frames: Principles, Modelling, Control Strategies and…”, 2026); (4) The interaction between printing processes and fabric structure is a relevant performance consideration that has not been fully explored (“EFFECT OF TRANSFER AND EMBOSS PRINTING ON ABRASION RESISTANCE AND STRUCTURAL…”, 2026); (5) The lack of a method for predicting inspection finish time in this context (“Prediction of Inspection Speed in Fabric Inspection Processes”, 2026). 74 gap statements have been mined from Textile materials and evaluations papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,387 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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