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Fashion Awards 2020 trophy designed by Parley for the Oceans

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is working with Parley for the Oceans, which commissioned 3D-printing design specialist Nagami to create a trophy made from Parley Ocean Plastic, for The Fashion Awards 2020, which this...
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Fulgar launches sustainability project with NABA design students

First announced in June this year, the special sustainable supply chain project FUTURE/Lab has now launched. Developed and supported by leading Italian fibres and yarns specialist Fulgar, in collaboration with Italy’s Nuova Accademia di...
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Virtual event: Discover the Sustainable Development Goals

The Conscious Fashion Campaign, an initiative founded by social entrepreneur Kerry Bannigan to accelerate fashion industry action in support of the Sustainable Development Goals, is launching a month-long virtual educational experience, in collaboration with...
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New Cotton Project to prove circular sustainable fashion can be achieved today

Twelve pioneering players in the fashion and textile industries are breaking new ground by demonstrating an entirely circular model for commercial garment production. This is a world first in the fashion industry, the consortium...
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Red Dot Gives away 50 free entries to product design competition

On 2 December 2020, Red Dot will be focusing on promoting young talent. That date marks Young Professionals Application Day, when 50 free entries will be up for grabs for the Red Dot Award:...
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Plastic-free textiles innovation gathers momentum

The Plastic Free World Summit 2020 took place on the 9th and 10th of November and was presented in a live online and on-demand format. Covering five vertical industry tracks, over 250 expert speakers...
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2021 International Woolmark Prize finalists announced

Six of the world’s most promising emerging design talents have been selected for the 2021 International Woolmark Prize – a long established and prestigious fashion awards and talent development program. The 2021 International Woolmark Prize...
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World’s first sweater knitted with innovative fabric produced through microbial fermentation

Fast fashion is among the leading contributors to climate change and one of the most ravenous industrial consumers of natural resources, according to technical apparel brand Goldwin. It accounts for 8% of total greenhouse...
Jeans Knits collection curated by Meidea for Jeanologia.

Indigo Knits: Denim’s definition is expanding

Indigo is most often associated with denim, but the dye has applications beyond jeans.Lucia Rosin, founder and head of design at consulting company Meidea, has long had a passion for knitwear in the rich...
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UNIQLO Debuts at China Import Expo with The Art and Science of LifeWear

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO made its debut at the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE), held this year from 5-10 November in Shanghai. The event also marked the first time UNIQLO hosted The...