New York mulls legislation on fast fashion

New York could become the first US state to enforce legislative changes on the fashion industry via The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act...

Survey of the European fabric fairs for AW 2022/23

This latest update in this series of reports summarises the trends which were on show at the European fabric fairs for the autumn/winter 2022/23...

Shima Seiki opens online store for APEXFiz subscriptions

Users can access the Shima eStore to purchase and download entry-level APEXFiz Design Jr. subscription software or sign up for a free 30-day trial. Leading...

HanesBrands invests $2 million in black colleges and universities

Winston Salem, NC, USA Partnerships with North Carolina A&T, Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design and Winston-Salem State University provide students with financial support...

Dual action textile cooling technology from HeiQ

Zürich, Switzerland HeiQ Cool to deliver both instant contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling. Addressing the importance of body temperature control, whereby both overheating and feeling...

Spinnova joins UN Global Compact

Finnish innovator commits to sustainable principles and improvement in human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Finland’s Spinnova, the developer of new technology technology for making...

Marmara knitwear student wins Doku Fabric Design Competition

Fashion show of the Doku Fabric Design Competition, held for the first time in Gaziantep, at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. The inaugural Aynur Tattersall-Doku Fabric...

Lycra launches legwear trend forecast for AW 22/23

Each look features innovations offering the latest fit and performance benefits. The Lycra Company, a global leader in developing innovative fibre and technology solutions for...

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol published in ITC Standards Map

Memphis, TN, USA The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been recognised and published in the standard mapping process by the International Trade Centre, giving brands...

Avery Dennison showcase at WoTO

Avery Dennison’s technology brings to life the benefits of on demand manufacturing for a more efficient, transparent supply chain. Avery Dennison is extending its partnership...

IVL recognised in children’s rights benchmark report

Indorama Ventures recognized in Global Child Forum’s State of Children’s Rights and Business 2021 benchmark report. Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable...

3D knitted bag – made in Japan

Combining WHOLEGARMENT with KONBU processing realizes an original men's bag with brand new texture. master-piece is a brand of bags produced by MSPC Co. whose...

Redress Design Award 2022 seeks global entries

World’s largest sustainable fashion design competition offers HK$80,000 (US$10,000) in funding as VF’s Timberland unveils debut collection designed with Redress Design Award 2020 winner. It’s...

Ambercycle raises $27 million

Process separates and purifies post-consumer textile waste at the molecular level to produce regenerated materials. Los Angeles-based materials science company Ambercycle has closed an oversubscribed...

Transparency and traceability in the cotton industry

The e3 Sustainable Cotton program provides a platform for farmers and supply chain partners to discuss transparency and traceability in the cotton industry. National fashion...

Muriel’s of Vermont: From farm to closet

In 2018, Laura Jacoby and her son Cyrus Brooks stopped by Shima Seiki USA’s New York offices. Fast forward three years and Muriel’s of...

New Première Vision Paris calendar for 2022

Firm dates now confirmed for reschedules live and online events. Initially announced in early 2020 and slated to take effect in 2021, the revised Première...

Shima Seiki Fashion Tech Webinar 5: Wovens, pile fabrics, circular knitting...

Sharing a different focus this time, Shima Seiki’s 5th webinar in their series showcased Apex capabilities beyond knitting. Presenting an introduction into how to...

Cobalt Fashion partners with Shima Seiki for sustainable knitwear

Combination of design system and WHOLEGARMENT knitting machines realises sustainable manufacturing, whilst reducing lead times. Hong Kong-based Cobalt Fashion, one of the largest knitwear groups...

Transparency in a Broken Industry

Symposium and panel discussion importance of traceability and transparency throughout supply chain. Amsterdam based ByBorre and its WoTO Partners (Window of Textile Opportunities) joined forces...