Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019: Avery Dennison Proposes Next Generation Sustainable Materials
Although Sustainability is a vast and complex issue, the Copenhagen Fashion Summit's objective is to mobilise the global fashion system to change the way we produce, market and consume fashion. Among the many companies offering solutions this season was Avery Dennison. A...
5 Questions About E-Textiles That You’ve Been Wanting to Ask
It was back in 2016 when FashNerd.com managing editor Mano ten Napel had the pleasure of getting to know Madison Maxey over a cup coffee in Amsterdam. The Brooklyn based smart fabric engineer had flown to The Netherlands to speak about intelligent...
Intelligent Sleepwear Phyjama Promises To Give Us A Good Night’s Sleep
When it comes to staying in good health, getting enough sleep is very important because it increases mental acuity and sharpens decision-making skills. Not getting enough sleep has been reported to increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart...
Female-led Company LOOMIA Launches A Stylish Women’s Smart Jacket
We are excited to share that last week, LOOMIA launched their first direct to consumer product. This is great news because we have been fans of LOOMIA for a while now. The female-led company is known for innovation in e-textiles and smart...
The Wearable Lab, Decoding Future Trends in VR and Smart Materials
Première Vision, which took place last week in Paris, houses The Wearable Lab, an initiative launched by the tradeshow to support the future of fashion and technology. Building in its mission to decode future trends, Wearable Lab, which began in February 2017, is...
First Evening Fashion Tech Wear Collection Launched By Chelsea Klukas
This month Chelsea Klukas, who co-founded MakeFashion from a coffee shop, launched the first evening tech wear collection. Besides hoping to give consumers the opportunity to purchase fashion tech at a reasonable price, she also hopes to attract fashion experts to wear...
MFS’s KEYHOUSE Combining Progressive Fashion Technology With Sustainable Innovations
This season's Munich Fabric Start's (MFS) KEYHOUSE focal theme has been Sustainable Innovations and LOVE. Espousing the synergy of fashion and technology, the tradeshow stated: "The seasonal heading for upcoming spring.summer edition 2020 puts the topic of LOVE centerstage as a buzzword...
Are You Ready For Smart Clothing that is Edible and Dissovable?
Edible clothing? I was not quite sure whether such a thing should be considered smart clothing. I mean how smart is it to be able to eat your clothes? I guess it's a great way to cut down on waste.
Does the Teslasuit Represent The Future of Full Body Haptic Technology?
Back in October 2018, the whispers and excitement about the Teslasuit got that little bit louder as curiosity about the wearable device grew. Officially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January 2019 gave many tech enthusiasts first-hand...
Nike’s Design-forward Philosophy Implemented In Latest Tech Pack Collection
The latest Nike Tech Pack Collection feels quite familiar. Made up of jackets and sweatpants that provide warmth via a modern take on fleece and knit, what makes this line stand out is the layering. They have taken their state pieces and...