Smart Textiles

The Paradox of Innovation in Fashion: The Case of Renewcell

In the realm of fashion, the journey from innovative idea to industry standard is fraught with obstacles. The recent bankruptcy filing by Renewcell , a trailblazer in textile-to-textile recycling,...

IN CONVERSATION WITH GANNI ABOUT THEIR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

At the beginning of 2024 I had the opportunity to sit down with Lauren...

The Tipping Point: Fashion’s Critical Crossroads with Legislation and Sustainability

The fashion industry stands at a critical crossroads, one where the path taken will...

Fashion Revolution’s COP28 Demands: What is Feasible? What are the Challenges? & Is there Potential to Meet Them?

The Fashion Revolution’s demands for COP28, backed by various influential organizations, represent a pivotal...

Lululemon Partners with Samsara Eco to Launch World’s First Enzymatically Recycled Nylon 6,6 Product

In an innovative move that sets a new standard for sustainability in the apparel industry, Lululemon, in collaboration with Australian environmental technology startup Samsara...

The Intersection of Fashion and Electronics: Lessons from the E-Waste Market – A Deep Dive

The harmonious blend of fashion and electronics paints a future of high-tech wearables, e-textiles, and smart fabrics. From garments that adjust to body temperature...

NEFFA, The New Fashion Factory Introduces A Groundbreaking Automated Manufacturing Method

The fashion industry does not just have a material problem; it has a broader systemic problem that requires a holistic solution. NEFFA's founders, Aniela...

TENCEL™ brand launches Tree Climate fabric collection

Lenzing, a leading global producer of wood-based speciality fibres, has launched the Tree Climate fabric collection today by TENCEL™. It is a collection that...

Lessons We Can Learn From Spinnova’s Low Carbon Footprint & Energy Reuse

Textile fibres are estimated to be the single largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the fashion industry. Spinnova is at the forefront of...

Mycelium Foam, Ready To For It’s Fashion Close-up

Ecovative, the mycelium technology company, today announced a joint research collaboration with Vivobarefoot, a leading producer of sustainable footwear, and PANGAIA, a materials science...

Could Carbon-Negative Cellulosic Textiles be the Answer?

Rubi Laboratories has found a way to make net carbon-negative fabrics, water- land- and chemical-neutral, 100% traceable, and naturally biodegradable.  Turning carbon emissions into carbon-negative...

Yes, Luxurious Cactus Leather is Still A Thing

I was recently charmed by the Golden Armour, a statement trench, and the Black Knight vest. These pieces were made out of luxurious cactus...

Pangaia’s “Quirky Invention” Utilizes Pollution to Create an End Product

Naomi Campbell posing in Pangaia's discretely stylish recycled- and organic cotton sweatshirts and sweatpants has caught the attention of the fashion world. The Pangaia...

Deep Science x High Design: Bolt Threads Joins Forces With Iconic Fashion Brands

This week a highly unique and creative collaborative partnership was been announced. Headed by a biotechnology company, Bolt Threads, the collaboration, is made up of partners...

How Smart Clothing Poses an Answer to Social Challenges

Smart clothing can measure biometric data almost instinctively and barely noticeable, while the wearer feels comfortable and secure. And, it is worn so close...

No Batteries, No Wires, and No Sensors, SkyScrape Reimagines Materials & Reinvents Comfort

What happens when scientists, engineers, researchers, designers, weavers, knitters, and inventors get together? It becomes a collaboration that gives birth to temperature-responsive fabric. "There...

A Deep Dive With Fashion Tech O.G. Pauline van Dongen

Earlier this year we had a sit down with the talented Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen. For those who do not know who she...

7 Wonder Materials That Could Clean Up Fashion Industry’s Act

There is no denying that a lot is going on in the smart textiles space. It is an exciting time for the design world,...

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