Terms of Use

Last updated: September 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using About Textile, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website. These terms apply to the public website at https://abouttextile.com/ and its published informational content.

Informational Purpose

About Textile provides educational and informational content relating to textiles, materials, manufacturing, apparel and related subjects. Content should not be treated as professional engineering, legal, regulatory, financial or safety advice. A reader should obtain advice suited to the relevant product, process, jurisdiction and risk before making a consequential decision.

Use of Website

You may read the site for personal learning, research and ordinary professional reference. You may link to an article and quote a limited passage with clear attribution and a link to the original page.

You must not use the site for unlawful purposes, interfere with its operation, attempt to compromise its systems, misrepresent About Textile content or use automated collection in a way that degrades service. You must not copy substantial portions of the site and republish them as your own work.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, original text, design and brand elements published by About Textile belong to About Textile or the relevant rights holder. Permission is not granted to reproduce substantial original content, modify it for republication or present it as another publication’s work.

Images, trademarks, quotations and referenced material supplied by third parties remain with their respective owners where applicable. Their appearance on the site does not transfer ownership to About Textile.

External Links

External links are provided for reference and convenience. They do not mean that About Textile endorses every part of a third-party website, product or viewpoint. External sites operate under their own terms and privacy policies, which you should review before using them.

Content Accuracy

We work to keep information useful, but textile specifications vary by material, factory, equipment, process and test method. Standards and industry practices may change, and information can become outdated. Before making an important professional or safety decision, verify the original standard, supplier specification, test report or advice from a suitably qualified professional.

Availability

We may revise, move or remove pages and features. We do not guarantee that the website will remain permanently uninterrupted or that every page will always be available. Technical interruptions, maintenance and changes to hosting or site services may affect access.

Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated when the website or its services change. The date at the top of the page indicates the latest review. Continued use of About Textile after an update means you accept the revised terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to editor@abouttextile.com. You may also review our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer for related information.