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New Smartex Tool Is All About Quality Control
The Portuguese startup offers textile manufacturers real-time access to data about efficiency, fabric quality…
$3.4M Funding is ‘Just A Tool’ For This Textile Recycling Startup
Refiberd, a California textile recycling innovator, has garnered the attention—and funding—of heavy hitters…
Ghost Scares Up $30 Million to Solve Retail’s Biggest Problem
The company, which came out of the gate with a $20 million Series A in July last year, has raised $68 million…
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Why Last-Mile Startup Veho Says ‘Shipping is the New Shopping’
The partner to Saks, Nordstrom and Rent the Runway expanded to several cities in New England.
Protein-Based Alternative to Nylon and Spandex Gets $3.7 Million
Corinna Chen, partner at co-lead funder Material Impact, says Werewool is a "breakthrough approach for…
Ralph Lauren-Backed Material Innovator Cuts Jobs
The move is meant to improve operational efficiency, Illinois-based biomaterials firm and Mirum maker Natural…
Ed Hennings Turns Second Chance into Shoe Startup
"For Truckers By Truckers" startup melds the durability of a work boot, the style of a dress shoe and the…
World’s First Airbag Jeans Hit the Market
Airbag Inside Sweden AB has unveiled the "safest motorcycle jeans in the world."
Tommy Hilfiger Supports Startups; Reimagines Classics for Spring
Two health-focused startups won the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge.
Farfetch’s Second ‘Dream Assembly’ Cohort Focused on Sustainability
Applications for Farfetch's second Dream Assembly Base Camp Academy, focused on sustainability plus Web3 and…
Yeezy Alum Explains How $6M Startup FCTRY LAb Will Put Nike on Notice
Omar Bailey, who hosts the footwear industry podcast called 'Kicks Factory,' started his first sneaker line…
True Fit Co-Founder Explains How New Startup Gives Shoppers Their Own ‘Fashion Playlist’
A new online marketplace from True Fit co-founder Romney Evans wants to give AI a personalized makeover in…
Fashion Founder Takes TikTok Stardom to ‘Shark Tank’
Breakout social media sensation Justin Baer will pitch the hit TV show's investment experts about his "dress…
H&M Foundation’s ‘Nobel Prize’ of Fashion Is Back
The H&M Foundation's Global Change Award—an innovation challenge to transform the fashion and textile…
Sheertex Maker Hoses Startup Competition for $1 Million Grand Prize
Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary offered advice on how startup leaders can convince VCs and other potential backers…