Textiles
WWD Sustainability Forum: Accenture Retail Exec Dissects Fashion’s ‘Messy Middle,’ New ESG Report
The road ahead requires acknowledging past progress and missteps alike, per Accenture's Cara Smyth.
Dorothy Liebes: Designer of Many Talents and Disciplines Gets Her Just Due in Cooper Hewitt Exhibition
For decades, the enterprising creative connected with power players like Frank Loyd Wright, Edith Head and…
University of Cambridge Releases Nature-based Fashion Primer Report
The report buoys goals from the Science Based Targets Network.
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Getting Inspired: The Fall 2024 Fabrics Hitting the Catwalks
Tactile, textured and rich-hued fabrics are expected to dominate the fall 2024 runway collections.
What’s the EU’s EPR and What Does It Mean for Italy’s Fashion Supply Chain?
The European Union's extended producer responsibility is seen as further fueling eco-design principles — and…
Knitwear’s Booming Demand Seen Backing Yarn-makers’ Business in 2023
Exhibitors at textile fair Pitti Filati to unveil their fall 2024 collections.
Vaude and UPM Biochemicals in Joint Venture for Bio-based Polyester
UPM Biochemicals and Vaude will launch a line of outerwear made from…
Unspun Raises $14M for On-demand 3D Weaving Tech
The deal is Lowercarbon's first major investment in the fashion space.
A Playbook for Taking Actionable ESG Steps
Accenture's latest report focuses on 12 key areas.
Behind Beyond Retro’s ‘Loanhood,’ T-shirts Made With Textile Waste and Mill Upgrades: Short Takes
A pilot project proves that T-shirts can be made from textile-to-textile waste.
H&M Foundation’s 2M Euro Grant Funds Next Cohort of Global Changemakers 2023
The 10 selected 2023 innovators span design, materials and recycling.
Lenzing’s Cure for Discoloration, Impact Fashion From Zalando to Swarovski: Short Takes
Zalando and Swarovski target creative talent with thousands in prize money, while Lenzing tackles yellowing…
Textile Trends Debut at Interwoven
Warmer hues, texture and pattern plays were among the standout trends at the latest show.