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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,...
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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...
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IN CONVERSATION WITH GANNI ABOUT THEIR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

At the beginning of 2024 I had the opportunity to sit down with Lauren...
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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...
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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...
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Innovating Inclusion: The Importance of Accessibility in Retail Through Technology

The progressive adoption of technology across various sectors has led to significant transformations, with a particular emphasis on enhancing inclusivity and accessibility. The retail...

If You Could Change Your Body As Easily As You Would Your Clothes, Would You?

Can you imagine rewriting what has always been? That we are born, we grow up, we age, and then we die. Well, thanks to...

Should the Development of a Technology-Based on a Sign Language Be Constituted As Cultural Appropriation?

Back in 2017, a letter was written by Lance Forshay, who directs the American Sign Language (ASL) program at UW and Kristi Winter and...

Banks are Becoming Fashion Tech Ambassadors as Payment Wearables Popularity Surges

Imagine leaving your bank card at home, purposely. How would you pay for a cup of coffee, transportation, or dinner with friends? Well, thanks...

When Medical and 3D-printed Technology Connects Future Creations

When technology is used as a tool for good, we cannot help but applaud the end product. A few years ago the world was...

Sign-IO, Breaking The Language Barrier Between Those Who Are Deaf and Those Who Aren’t​

Did you know that around 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss? That 34 million of these are children? Well, Kenyan engineer and...

Assistive Technology Start-up BrightSign, Gives Voice To Those Who Cannot Speak

BrightSign is a startup that hopes to give voice to the 70 million sign language users globally. Founded by Saudi designer Hadeel Ayoub, BrightSign...

iSEE Mobile App For Visually Impaired Takes Assistive Technology To Another Level

When one thinks of an app, what usually pops into mind is a fun application that you can use to edit your photos, shop...

Voxos Smartglasses, Using Technology To Assist People With Hearing Disorders

Voxos Smartglasses is a wearable tech device that enables you to perceive sound and information from a mobile device through your skull instead of your...

When Necessary Tools Of Life Are Turned Into Fashionable Wearables

I recently came across Elana Langer's work on the Earring Aid again. I remember, in 2014, being inspired by not only her work but also...

The Doppler Effect What We Built and The Legacy We Will Leave Behind

When I joined Hearables maker Doppler Labs over two years ago, I knew I was about to embark on one of the most important...

Designer Julia Marina Cunha On The Importance of Assistive Technology

Young and innovative, Julia Marina Cunha is the person behind the technologically smart hearing device OH, a concept designed for those who are hard of...

OH, The Stylish Hearable That Could Diminish The Stigma Associated With Hearing Aids

Hearables represent more than the latest music listening earbuds; they can also be technologically smart hearing devices for those who are hard of hearing...

Soft Wearable Robotic Glove Made With Empathy, Science and Assistive Technology

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 15% of the world's population are physically impaired to some degree. In order for those with...

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