material innovation
COVID-19 May Have Stalled Production and Sales, but it Has Motivated Material Innovation
The coronavirus has changed the way people live and work, and therefore, what they wear now and in the future.
Fashion Needs ‘Creative Resilience’ to Come Out on the Other Side of COVID-19
Like other voices across the sustainable fashion spectrum, Karla Mora hopes fashion doesn't miss out on this…
This Material Innovator Has a New Approach to Body-Warming Textiles: On Brand
The fabric of the future may not be driven by complex technologies, but by harnessing the power of natural…
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At Outdoor Retailer, Sustainable Innovation Is the Future of Performance
Sourcing Journal spoke with some of the show's leading textile makers about the newest advancements in the…
Adidas Supply Chains Will Be Free of Virgin Poly, Plastic by 2024
Leading active apparel and footwear titan Adidas is digging into its commitment to sustainability.
The North Face Drops 4 New Material Innovations for the Alpine Enthusiast
The North Face launched an innovative new collection of garments and gear serving the mountaineering…
Home Textiles Are Where the Real Material Innovation Is Happening
Apparel may be a bit of a laggard when it comes to incorporating innovative raw materials, but home textiles…
Here’s What Graphene Can Do For a Trail Running Shoe
U.K.-based performance footwear brand Inov-8 is bringing its graphite-infused technology to a new outdoor…
BASF Launches New International Footwear Development and Innovation Centers
German chemical manufacturer BASF has announced far-reaching new investments in the footwear segment of its…
Allbirds and For Days on How to Succeed With Sustainable Fashion
Allbirds credits a product-first mentality for the brand's sustainability success while For Days champions a…