Textiles
Finland’s VTT Creates ‘Smart Clothing’ Technology
VTT's smart clothing of the future will automatically adjust itself according to the wearer's actual needs.
Mary O’Rourke, Industry Consultant, Dead at 62
An Episcopal Mass for O'Rourke will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 2998 Bay Ave., Ocean…
Price Still a Problem for Aspiring Made in USA Designers
Supply chain management challenges start at day one and never end. That’s what Mike Farid, president of…
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Como’s Silk Road
With about 1,200 companies employing more than 17,500 people, the Como region is the world's leading producer…
Bionic Earns Bronze Certification From Cradle to Cradle
Bionic HLX and DPX are the first yarns containing recycled plastic that have been certified by the Cradle to…
David Lauren to Join Commerce Secretary for Smart Fabrics Summit
The summit, slated for April 11, will be hosted by the Commerce Department and the Industrial Fabrics…
Rolls-Royce: A Fashion Statement on Four Wheels
The auto maker's Michelle Lusby discusses the parallels between fashion design and car design.
20 Italian Textile Companies Join Greenpeace Detox Efforts
Twenty companies from Italy's Prato textile district on Thursday announced their commitment to Greenpeace's…
Sciessent Launches Curb Fluorocarbon-Free Water Repellent
Curb provides an environmentally friendly option for enhanced apparel performance and protection from the…
Textile and Garment Sector Still Struggling in Indonesia
Indonesia's rupiah may be outperforming most major currencies so far this year, but the ripple effect of…
Paris Textile Fairs Get Ready for 2017
Security measures are being enhanced to ease buyers' concerns.
Milano Unica Firms Brace for China Slowdown
Italian mills see boost from U.S. sales.
Pierre Frey’s Lasting Impressions
The Musée des Arts Decoratifs exhibition explores the craftsmanship and influence of the French firm.
Hancock Fabrics Files for Bankruptcy
Hancock Fabrics files for bankruptcy again.
Bangladesh Review Sees Progress but Pushes for Labor Reform
The concern over worker safety and rights has been causing disquiet across the world after the collapse of…