The fashion industry is undergoing a transformative shift, moving away from mass production towards a future driven by on-demand customisation. Powered by technologies like digital textile printing, artificial intelligence, 3D sampling and smarter supply chains, this evolution is redefining how
BASF SE and its subsidiary TrinamiX GmbH will jointly present innovative solutions for textile sorting and circularity at the upcoming Textiles Recycling Expo, June 4–5, 2025, in Brussels (booth 2341, hall 3). Their collaboration highlights the full spectrum of textile circularity—from precise material identification to high-performance recycled materials. BASF will
Solena Materials, a biomaterials company pioneering the development of high-performance, sustainable protein fibres for clothing, has raised $6.7 million in a seed funding round. The investment is backed by Sir David Harding, SynBioVen, and Insempra. Founded in 2022 as a spinout from Imperial College London by Dr. James MacDonald, Prof. Paul Freemont, and Prof. Milo […]
Epson has inaugurated a new Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK, alongside launching its first-ever Textile Academy, aimed at inspiring young designers and students to contribute to a more sustainable textile industry. To mark the occasion, textile design students from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) participated in a one-day workshop, where they printed
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, is introducing its enhanced High IQ Lasting Color assurance programme at Performance Days in Munich. With upgraded performance standards, the programme addresses the growing consumer demand for long-lasting garments while delivering both sustainability and functionality. “With a forward-thinking approach to
Kornit Digital, a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production, is set to unveil its exclusive “Innovation Hub” at the Impressions Expo in Long Beach, California, from January 23–25, 2024. Located at Booth No. 1061, this vibrant exhibit will showcase Kornit’s award-winning direct-to-garment (DTG) solutions, offering attendees an immersive
PUMA, a part of a multi-brand consortium that has launched the world’s first piece of clothing made entirely from textile waste, utilizing innovative bio-recycling technology developed by French company CARBIOS. This groundbreaking project has produced a plain white T-shirt crafted from mixed and coloured textile waste. Using CARBIOS’ enzymatic biorecycling technology,
Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., under the leadership of President Hironori Ando, provided the Japanese fashion brand TELMA with fabrics printed using their environmentally friendly inkjet textile printer, FOREARTH, which were showcased at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO. On Monday, September 2, TELMA held its first-ever runway-style show in Tokyo, with one-third of the 40