Sustaining the fashion world at Pitti Filati
Pitti Immagine Connect, the digital multi-platform of the Florence shows was pressed into full service last year when lockdowns began. For 2021 the concept of the digital platform has been honed into an understandable...
Stoll’s sustainable knitwear webinar for Fashion Council Germany
Leading flat knitting machine manufacturer Stoll is to offer a webinar on 22 March 2021, via Fashion Council Germany’s online platform, on the topic of digitalisation and sustainability in Stoll flat knitting.
Webinar description
Digitalisation and...
Shima Seiki launches Apex Fiz: Is this the texture focussed digital solution that knitwear...
Beth Ranson reports
Shima Seiki’s high-tech flat knitting machines are programmed via the company’s ‘SDS-ONE Apex Series’ software, which designers also use to design and develop knitwear. Until now designers had to have access to...
Gap introduces Generation Good – forces for good across generations
New York, NY
From passionate teen activists to self-defined creators, generation good is shaping the future, forging a positive and inclusive path for people and the planet
This Spring, Gap continues to champion modern American optimism...
BFC to address sustainability in fashion and retail at Expo 2020 Dubai
London
Caroline Rush, CEO, British Fashion Council (BFC), is one of the headline speakers announced today for an exciting program of events exploring the future of fashion and retail, taking place in the UK Pavilion...
Texworld Evolution Paris – Le Showroom deemed successful
“With Texworld Evolution Paris - Le Showroom, Messe Frankfurt France confirms the success of its innovative formula for textile and clothing discovery. In one week, under exceptional circumstances, buyers exchanged 3,235 requests for collection...
Lectra enters into MOE to acquire Gerber Technology
Lectra has announced it plans to acquire the entire capital and voting rights of US-based rival Gerber Technology. A key Industry 4.0 player in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, Lectra designs smart industrial...
Lectra partners with Microsoft to boost digital transformation in fashion
Lectra has announced a partnership with Microsoft, which it says will help brands and retailers in the fashion industry focus on both technological innovation and digital acceleration. The commercial and technological partnership between the...
Americhem releases 2022 Color Trends
Americhem, a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom colour masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies, has released their 2022 Color Trends.
This year’s colour trend palette is based on a theme of...
Seaweed science points way for sustainable textiles and fashion
Huddersfield, UK
An enterprising Huddersfield student is making innovative use of seaweed to make sustainability integral to her first steps in the world of textiles and fashion brand marketing.
Anna Watkins has built upon the experience...