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Vivobarefoot’s Pushing Into 3D Printing
Vivobarefoot is rolling out its Vivobiome vision for cutting edge, scan-to-print footwear using 3D printing.
When the Weather is Bad, You Can Still Look Good
Marrying fashion with function, Kristen Fox is on a mission to "make rainy days glamorous" with her outerwear…
Algenesis Nabs $5 Million for Plant-based Material Production
The seven-year-old startup produces bio-based plastics from plants and algae.
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Italian Synthetic Leather Maker Coronet Acquires Rival
Two decades-old Italian firms that produce synthetic leather for the footwear market and other industries are…
Converse Reimagines Classic Styles With CX Toolkit
"We see an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of our own design and product ethos," Converse's…
Market for Footwear Polyurethane Shrank This Year—Here’s What Could Threaten Growth
The material widely used in footwear soles is big business but why did it shrink in 2019?
Keeping up With Consumer Demand Means Borrowing From Other Industries
At Colortech, designing across industries like automotive and medical tech results in precision and…
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