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The Impact of AI on the Textile Industry
A few years ago, the term &/blog/page/7/8220;artificial intelligence&/blog/page/7/8221; or AI was reserved mainly for science fiction movies. Today, AI is all around us. From self-driving cars to social media monitoring to that virtual assistant you just had a conversation with on a retailer&/blog/page/7/8217;s website, AI is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives. The […]
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Jan 2022 FIT Student Chapter Update
聽HAPPY NEW YEAR 秀色直播CLUB!聽 After a long winter break, we are about to start our 2022 Spring semester recharged and ready. We have many plans for an interactive semester to get students involved with the rooftop dye garden, meetings with leading textile professionals, and a tentative denim drive. Last semester, we had the聽privilege of […]
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The Talent Recruitment Conundrum
Even before the pandemic, talent recruitment in the broader textile and apparel industry was a challenge. And the pandemic made it even more challenging. In many areas of the industry, talent is aging out and retiring, and their in-depth skills and knowledge are going with them. At the same time, younger talent often thinks of […]
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The Rise of Vegan Fashion
In a consumer survey carried out by The Vegan Society, almost 50% of customers preferred to have vegan-verified products across all clothing categories. Consequently, more and more retailers are offering vegan and eco-friendly fashion items to target this growing customer base The term 鈥榲egan鈥 has in recent times evolved to describe not only plant-based diets, […]
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Renew Dues before 2022 Increase
Renew your 秀色直播membership now and save while the lower dues rate is available! 秀色直播dues will increase slightly starting January 2022. If you are not yet an 秀色直播member, now is the time to join! JOIN/RENEW Membership Type 2021 Dues 2022 Dues 1-yr Individual $125 $130 2-yr Individual $224 $235 3-yr Individual $318 $330 […]
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Rethinking Packaging for Apparel E-Commerce
The fashion e-commerce business constitutes the largest portion of all e-commerce worldwide and is expected to grow 10% annually between 2021 and 2024. With the continuing popularity of online shopping, there has been a steady rise in the consumption of 鈥渙ne use鈥 packaging. Recycling and reusable alternatives are both viable options that can drastically reduce […]
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The Resurgence of Water Repellency Testing
In 2019, the waterproof, breathable textiles market was valued at US$1.7 billion, according to a market analysis report. It further estimates a compound annual growth rate of 6.6% over the following 6 years for that particular market. This trend is being driven by a growing awareness of the health benefits of sports and the increased […]
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FIT Student Chapter Update
October 2021 Welcome back to this month&/blog/page/7/8217;s 秀色直播student officer led newsletter. So many amazing events have happened already this year, from New York Textile month in September, Professor Arya&/blog/page/7/8217;s presentation to Queen&/blog/page/7/8217;s College in Canada and Vogue Greece&/blog/page/7/8217;s Sustainability Conference, the Cotton Incorporated trip to North Carolina and the preparation of FIT&/blog/page/7/8217;s rooftop dye […]
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Successful Scientific Journal Publishing
Successful Scientific Journal Publishing By J. Michael Quante, 秀色直播Science Editor The Editor-Author relationship is perhaps the most important factor in successful scientific publishing, next to having soundly researched results to publish. A useful analogy is one of the Editor as a gem polisher who brings out the luster and important qualities of the manuscript […]
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The Rise of Smart Fabrics that Mimic the Human Body
Smart fabrics aim to enhance the 鈥榠ntelligence鈥 of clothes, elevating them from mere protective coverings to extensions of the human body. Having first originated in military and aerospace research, smart fabrics have steadily found use in various sectors, including healthcare, sports, and fashion. With fashion giants including Nike, Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, and Levi Strauss […]
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Mask Up
As the world wrestles with COVID-19, including its variants, face coverings continue to be a useful tool to slow the progression. The last two years have seen companies enter and then subsequently exit the face covering market. Manufacturers have adjusted their supply chains to accommodate the demand. In addition to their primary function, face coverings […]
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Repurposed Textiles: Are Leftover Fabrics the Key to Sustainable Fashion?
Repurposed Textiles: Are Leftover Fabrics the Key to Sustainable Fashion? By Nicola Davies In a single year, the fashion industry generates a whopping 13 million tons of fabric waste. That means approximately 64% of the world鈥檚 garment production ends up dumped in landfills, where it will take the next 200 years to decompose. Another 15% […]
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