For the second edition of Challenge the Fabric (CTF), industry professionals engaged in panel discussions with a focus on cross-industry collaboration and innovation. By connecting prominent brands and forward-thinking suppliers, CTF is increasing awareness about biobased, man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) material. The pioneering initiative...
May 23, 2022
With a focus on sustainability, transparency, and material innovation, Challenge the Fabric aims to improve and connect the supply chain of man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) textiles. Participants in the pioneering cross-industry initiative include the OTB Group, Pangaia, Nona Source, a resale platform of surplus fabrics from the LVMH Houses, and...
May 9, 2022
Forager, MycoWorks, VitroLabs, Modern Meadow, NFW, Everlane and others partner with MII for the inaugural gathering of industry experts discussing the future of the material sectors To support the development and adoption of next-gen materials, the Material Innovation Initiative is launching the inaugural Material Innovation Conference. This...
Feb 4, 2022
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) provided 20 final-year students with a workshop focused on using leather as a sustainable material. The event started at the University of Northampton’s Institute for Creative Leather Technologies. During the day, the students visited a working tannery and a leather lab to learn about the various...
Oct 15, 2021
Director of Innovation at Deckers Brands, Chris Hillyer, joins us to catch up on where the fashion world is right now with regards to digital materials. Are more companies adopting this technology as a serious path to a quicker and more efficient product development process? What are the limitations? Do those limitations even need to be overcome...
Jun 10, 2020
New research suggests that over half (52 percent) of consumers in the UK and US want the fashion industry to become more sustainable, but 45 percent find it difficult to know which fashion brands are really committed to sustainability. According to a survey of 2,000 consumers commissioned by e-commerce personalisation and retail AI platform...
Jun 6, 2019
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key material directions for Spring Summer 2019 as seen across the international fabric shows. The Trendstop team give FashionUnited readers an exclusive guide to the essential materials, fabrics and finishes that will be inspiring fashion and lifestyle for Spring Summer 2019 and beyond....
Oct 25, 2018
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