Textiles
From the Archive: Rediscovering Fairchild’s 1916 Dictionary of Women’s Wear
Over its 115-year history, Women's Wear Daily has achieved many firsts, including publishing one of the…
Milano Unica Starts Strong Despite Declining Exports
Exports are may be down, but attendance is up for the Italian textile trade show which saw nearly 20 percent…
Textile-to-textile Recyclers Breaking Ground Globally
Leaders in the space are planting worldwide roots.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rebekka Bay Reflects on Marimekko’s Surprising Furniture Collaboration with Artek
Two iconic Finnish design brands, Artek and Marimekko, finally come together on a unique furniture collection…
Bondcote Performance Textiles Acquires Graniteville Specialty Fabrics
The Virginia-based textile firm says the buy will strengthen its capabilities in developing performance…
Unraveling the Divide: How the Textile-Garment Designer Disconnect Stalls Innovation
Textile designer Kelly Konings discusses how textiles and fashion move along parallel paths.
Trump Says US Should Produce Tech and Tanks, Not T-Shirts and Sneakers
The president has said his tariff policy would benefit U.S. producers, but his administration has singled out…
Legendary Designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Enhances Universe With Bold Home Projects
After making a splash with historic textile-maker Pierre Frey at Milan Design Week 2025, the cofounder of…
EXCLUSIVE: Textile Recycler Recover, Intradeco Enter Joint Venture for El Salvador Facility
The Trump tariffs have "shaken the textile industry worldwide," said Recover CEO Anders Sjöblom, making…
EXCLUSIVE: Paul Smith Lends Pattern Designs to Old Icons by Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen
The British designer, who has stepped up his furniture collaborations over the past few years, comes to the…
EXCLUSIVE: Designer Eugène Riconneaus Launches Marine-based Materials SeiShell and SeiYarn
The French artist and designer has created ER Ocean Recherche and a R&D hub dedicated to developing next gen…
Chanel Invests in Italian Silk Manufacturer Mantero
The French luxury firm has acquired a minority stake in the Como-based specialist as it prepares to show its…
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Experts discuss how eco-driven innovation and consumer demand fuel hope for a sustainable future.