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unspun tackles sustainability via on-demand apparel
January 1st, 2024
unspun founders Beth Esponnette, Walden Lam and Kevin Martin. Image: unspun/Ashley Batz Producing less by design means less wasted or discarded product on the back end, saving resources and time on the front. Denim in particular is also a significant player when it comes to water pollution. Technology company unspun tackles those environmental issues with […]
Activewear eliminates sweat with volcanic sand
January 1st, 2024
A model wearing the Level Tech Tee with embedded thermoregulating technology in the color Burgundy Heather. Image: Fourlaps Boulder, Colo.-based company 37.5® Technology has harnessed particles of volcanic minerals and activated carbon from coconuts to create thermoregulating fabrics used in athleisure wear. Clothing brands such as Janji and Fourlaps have incorporated this technology into their […]
Algorithms aid researchers with heat-responsive fabric
August 31st, 2023
Researchers experimented with various applications using Steam Stretch, including lighting. Photos: Nature Architects Inc. Ltd. Engineers from Japanese clothing company A-POC Able Issey Miyake and University of Tokyo startup Nature Architects Inc. Ltd. presented their innovative approach to the design process at this year’s Milan Design Week held April 17–23, showcasing how algorithms can be […]
Villanova gets new apparel
May 1st, 2022
Villanova’s famous Wildcat Mascot seems excited about the school’s new arrangement with Hanes. Photo: Villanova Hanesbrands, which includes Champion, Hanes and Alternative Apparel, will design and manufacture Villanova University apparel and expand its retail footprint in Philadelphia, Penn., where the school is located, as well as nationally. Villanova will also continue its partnership with Nike […]
Apparel supply chains hit by perfect storm
April 18th, 2022
Global apparel supply chains are under pressure as prices of fibers and other textile materials rise, energy costs soar and costs of freight escalate, according to "Talking strategy: apparel supply chains hit by perfect storm as costs rise on multiple fronts", a 6-page report from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence. The global cotton […]
Sweater developed from high-tech refuse
November 1st, 2021
London, U.K.-based company Vollebak has introduced a new sweater made from materials retrieved from landfill refuse. Built from old bulletproof vests and firefighter suits that were no longer usable, the Garbage Sweater is not only rugged, comfortable and attractive—it’s fireproof as well. Made in France from 70 percent recycled meta-aramid and 30 percent para-aramid, the […]
Partnership donates sustainable, insect-repellent uniforms
March 1st, 2021
Affix Labs, Waste2Wear and Logonet have developed a new high-tech uniform designed to commemorate the groundbreaking research by the primatologist Jane Goodall and the work carried out by the scientists and rangers at the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) in Gombe, Tanzania. The partners donated the eco-friendly, insect-repellent uniforms to the institute on its 60th anniversary. […]
Water sports apparel sales grow
April 29th, 2019
Water sports apparel sales will grow substantially over the next five years, but success isn’t guaranteed for all brands according to the report in issue 64 of Performance Apparel Markets from Textiles Intelligence. Those that stand to gain a competitive edge must address environmental sustainability and demand for apparel which is lightweight, more comfortable and […]
OS2O brings eVent fabrics’ technology to Spanish market
November 11th, 2015
eVent fabrics®, Kansas City, Mo., has added OS2O of Aragon, Spain, to the group of brands that use its patented air permeable and waterproof membrane technology and fabrics. OS2O reaches outdoor enthusiasts and mountaineers in Spain through five retail stores and its online shop, specializing in apparel for mountaineers, trail runners and trekkers. OS2O’s new […]
UMN hosting wearable technology event
November 2nd, 2015
The University of Minnesota’s current event series, Headliners, will offer “Stronger, Faster, Brighter: Wearable Technology and the Future of Clothing” Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Continuing Education and Conference Center. The series provides opportunities to meet with university experts as they share firsthand knowledge of current topics, from medical breakthroughs to social trends. […]