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The Champion of Textile Sustainability
Ray C. Anderson鈥檚 legacy as a champion of textile sustainability continues to have value today. Making textile sustainability a priority isn&/newsletters/page/5/8217;t easy. Textile companies have struggled to implement sustainable development principles into the creation of their products, which can involve major changes in manufacturing practices. This encompasses all aspects of the supply chain and includes […]
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Hemp Fiber: Naturally Standing the Test of Time
Fit, style, color, and price are just a few things to consider when finding the right clothing. Have you ever found that perfect shirt or dress to add to your wardrobe鈥攐nly to experience durability issues after a few washes? You are not alone in experiencing clothing that doesn&/newsletters/page/5/8217;t last quite as long as you&/newsletters/page/5/8217;d like […]
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Graphene: The Miracle Material
Graphene, a much-touted miracle material, was only discovered in 2004. Since then, it has permeated many different industries with products and solutions that deliver improved performance or new and innovative capabilities. Now, just a short time after its discovery, it鈥檚 beginning to make its way into textiles and apparel. What the Heck Is Graphene? Discovered […]
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Medical Textiles: More Than Just Stitches
Many people have been stitched up with sutures after accidents and surgeries. Many of the sutures used today are dissolving sutures, like polyglycolic acid (PGA)鈥攗sed commonly in dentistry. Dissolving sutures are more than just convenient, they also often aid in cell regeneration. Some materials used in sutures help by promoting collagen growth as they are […]
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Growing Textiles
Innovative yarns and fabrics created from materials such as seaweed and fungi can be sustainable, biodegradable, and even vegan. Fungi are being grown into compostable packaging and sheets of supple, leather-like materials. Seaweeds are harvested to make into fibers and eco-friendly dyes. Let鈥檚 take a look at a few of the latest innovations. Fungi Mycelium […]
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The Impact of AI on the Textile Industry
A few years ago, the term &/newsletters/page/5/8220;artificial intelligence&/newsletters/page/5/8221; 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&/newsletters/page/5/8217;s website, AI is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives. The […]
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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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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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