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Consumers, Apparel, and Sustainability
By James W. Krueger, Head of Brand Solution at Sanitized AG Defining Sustainability The last 18 months have revealed how fragile and yet how resilient the economies of the world can be. The economic impact of a global pandemic has helped reinforce the revised definition of sustainability. The term sustainability was synonymous with environmentalism in […]
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Cotton: The New Generation
By Kim Anderson Cotton has always been the workhorse of fibers, making it one of the best choices for denim. It has also made an appearance on the finer side of fabrics鈥攕howing up in high end garments adorned with satin stitches, sequins, and embroidery. However, cotton has had to combat specific drawbacks that have made […]
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Innovative Breathable and Sustainable Fabrics
Innovative Breathable and Sustainable Fabrics by Dr. Thanaseelen Rajasakran Global warming has spawned global 鈥渉eated鈥 conversations and debates. The threat of climate change and the issue of sustainability affecting lives and livelihoods still does matter. Result: there is immense pressure on a variety of industries in terms of environmental sustainability鈥攅scalated by the influence of […]
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Cultural Heritage Practices of Recycling &/blog/page/8/8211; Ritu Jadwani at University of Copenhagen
Cultural Heritage Practices of Recycling By Ritu Jadwani at University of Copenhagen, Denmark Ritu Jadwani, former professor of Fashion & Sustainability at the University of Delaware in United States, presented at the Old Textiles, New Possibilities conference held by the Centre for Textile Research at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark in June of 2021. […]
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Counterfeiting: A Global Fake Out
Counterfeiting: A Global Fake Out By Erika Simmons Counterfeiting and piracy are global issues. The United States, France, Switzerland, and Germany were most affected by counterfeiting activity in a 2016 study; however, increases were noted in Singapore, Hong Kong, Brazil, China, and other emerging markets. (OECD, 2019) Countries worldwide are impacted by product fakes […]
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From Hot to Cold and Cold to Hot: Fabrics that Work with your Body Temperature
From Hot to Cold and Cold to Hot: Fabrics that Work with your Body Temperature 聽By Dr. Nicola Davies Clothing is traditionally categorized by seasons鈥攖hick insulating jackets for winter and absorbent cottons during the hot summer. However, recent advances in temperature-sensitive textiles may blur some of the traditional lines dividing consumer garments. Today, textile […]
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秀色直播OSU Student Chapter Presents: Down to Earth &/blog/page/8/8211; The Lookbook!
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Everything the Light Touches Can Fade
Everything the Light Touches Can Fade By Carrie Gray The future is as bright as the sun!聽 This summer, people will be putting up awnings at their campsite, pitching the game day tent with their favorite team鈥檚 colors, and relaxing on patio furniture. Textiles encounter a variety of light that can cause color […]
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Designing to Biodegrade
Designing to Biodegrade By Fiona Forrest Planning for end of life for technical textiles is mandatory in many countries, but now some fashion designers are planning for the end of life of their garments. One method of complete disposal is biodegradation鈥攂ut is a t-shirt that can biodegrade in just 12 weeks viable, and why would […]
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Will Your Summer Colors Hold the Whole Season?
Will Your Summer Colors Hold the Whole Season? By Carrie Gray Swimsuits, towels, coverups, and other fabrics will be put to the test as more people take to the water. Testing for colorfastness to water goes beyond H2O with pools, oceans, hot tubs, rivers, and lakes. Test your fabrics with 秀色直播TM106 Test Method […]
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The Well-Heeled Traveler: Workwear
The Well-Heeled Traveler: Workwear By Kim Anderson A successful fashion apparel line taps into popular trends鈥攃olor, fabric, texture, and style. A quick response to these evanescent design essentials is key to survival. However, developing successful workwear uses a different set of criteria. Whether worn every day or just on the weekend, there are huge expectations […]
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Animal Form
Animal Form A growing emphasis on animal health and welfare standards holds the textile supply chain up to high ethical standards. By John Russel Jones In August 2020, architecture and design website Dezeen.com featured a barn located not far from Montr茅al, Quebec, Canada, that was designed 鈥渢o improve the quality of life for both the […]
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