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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Japan House London launches exhibition of critically acclaimed textile designer Sudō Reiko
London
Japan House London presents an exhibition showcasing the innovative work of textile designer Sudō Reiko. Running 6 February ‒ 16 May 2021, the new exhibition, with art direction by Saitō Seiichi of Rhizomatiks, shines...
New programming courses and Instastories from Knitwear Lab
Netherlands based Knitwear Lab is running a new series of knitwear courses, commencing in December this year and running into next summer. Dates are 14-19 December, 19-24 April 2020 and 5-10 July 2021.
“We will...
Fashion on the move – fabric and yarn trends from 2020 shows
Janet Prescott reports
Autumn 2020 flagged up the resilience of the European textiles industry, as shows switched online despite the pandemic, which in the summer and autumn threatened trade both present and future.
International fashion trends...