March 15, 2019 DriTan – Reinventing the Industry
The tanning process was always thought to be impossible without the use of large amounts of water. ECCO Leather's new DriTan™ technology breaks the paradigm....
February 25, 2019 Biodegradable – Nature’s Solution or Dead End?
Throughout history, human technologies have more or less been in harmony with nature’s cycles. Not any more. Could Biodegradable or Circular Fibers bring us back?...
February 15, 2019 ISPO Awards Sustainability
A snowy fair concluded earlier this month at ISPO Munich, where sustainability was once again a winner at the annual ISPO Awards....
February 11, 2019 A Fiber for Life
The keratin fiber, wool, has evolved along with the rest of life on Planet Earth. As part of the natural carbon cycle, wool grows on sheep and biodegrades readily – making wool fiber a naturally sustainable choice....
February 8, 2019 Traceable & Transparent
Producing directly in Europe, AKU has been able to trace every single component of their footwear. Now they're taking the next step by making this information public....
February 8, 2019 A Better Answer
PrimaLoft® sets sustainability forward by introducing PrimaLoft® Bio™ Insulation and PrimaLoft® Bio™ Performance Fabric, each made from the first-ever 100% recycled, biodegradable* synthetic fiber....
February 7, 2019 A Cloud on the Horizon
Bluesign leads in ensuring safe, sustainable and efficient manufacturing in the textile industry. In 2019, Bluesign will fully-integrate its powerful set of tools, taking the system to the next level with a cloud-based platform....
February 7, 2019 Repairs at the Elite Level
From the Swedish Alpine National Team to conscious consumers – more and more people are discovering the advantages of Kavat’s repair service....
February 7, 2019 Looking After Kids – And Their Planet
In 2019, Reima will celebrate its 75th birthday with a collection free from harmful chemicals, increased recycled content and unique designs inspired and tested by outdoor life in Nordic nature....
February 7, 2019 Decarbonization 2050: Are you Ready?
The fossil fuels industry is exhibiting all of the signs of a bubble economy, and this applies to the textiles industry as well. We ignore the warning signs at our peril....