University of Alberta researchers are now working to make the science behind self-decontaminating fabrics that protect first responders a good fit for the production line. “We want to take the technology from the lab and scale it up so that it is efficient and...
Expectations for 3D are very high, with many organizations having aggressive Digital Product Creation (DPC) goals. The challenges of fit approval in 3D are often overlooked and under-appreciated. Two upcoming workshops sponsored by apparel technology company Alvanon...
Hohenstein, a global market leader in apparel sizing and fit development, has invested in AI technology startup, Sizekick. The collaboration will enable accurate decisions on apparel size, improving online shopping experiences, reducing returns and preventing the...
Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, last week announced the acquisition of ImPuls AG, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to apparel, footwear, accessories and textile brands and manufacturers. Founded in...
In the next few years, retailers and brands must make less product, sell for higher prices, make better inventory choices and create healthier bottom lines. But we have not yet seen the investment into the digital realm that is required to build solid foundations for...
This week the The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) published a NAUMD App on the Apple Store and Google Play Store. The NAUMD App facilitates association members connecting with each other on a secure, private platform. Members...
GORE-TEX’s science-led innovation in footwear has launched EXTRAGUARD upper technology to deliver robust, waterproof-breathable safety footwear which is permanently lightweight and comfortable to wear. The EXTRAGUARD upper technology combines the advantages of leather...
Fashion fit technologies were catapulted into the spotlight by Covid as clothing suppliers of all types looked for ways to improve the online ordering experience and reduce garment returns, which surged during the pandemic. These digital tools enable clothing...
Management consulting firm McKinsey & Company earlier this month released its state of fashion technology report. Fashion’s been heeding the call of technology for years—and the industry’s future is looking even more digital, with fashion companies expecting to...
Swiss Company Sanitized AG, a specialist for hygiene function in textiles, is expanding its Sanitized® Odorex™ portfolio for odor-neutralizing technologies. The new OX20 product is usable on cotton, viscose, or man-made fibers. It does not contain any biocides, it is...
When tensions on the border erupted into all-out war, did cybersecurity experts see a commensurate increase in Russian cyberattacks? “Attribution is the hardest part of cybersecurity. While we can take very secure guesses about who is carrying out an attack, it is...
Global workwear fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles has launched their new Carrington Knowledge Hub, an online platform that aims to serve customers with highly technical textile content that's shared in an easy-to-digest style, via a user-friendly site that can...
