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Explained: the distinction between weaving and embroidery

The realm of design and fabric manipulation offers diverse techniques to translate patterns onto textiles, specifically via embroidery or weaving. In an effort to delve into the nuances of these methodologies, Aspinline, a company that makes customised products and an authority in this field, gave FashionUnited an insightful perspective. Weaving...

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Tekla opening its first store in Copenhagen

Danish label Tekla, known for its functional and elevated homeware and sleepwear, is opening its first retail store in Copenhagen on April 22. The 2,152 square foot store, located on Vognmagergade in the heart of Copenhagen, where Tekla launched in 2017, features a curated selection of Tekla products and in-store exclusives, such as boxers,...

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When the textile industry goes digital it will save waste, emissions and time

The textile industry has remained largely unchanged for centuries, but as calls for sustainability and digitisation spur new advancements in manufacturing, materials processing, and design systems, and some companies are rising to the challenge to reduce their environmental impact and make fabric manufacturing as efficient as possible. An...

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Patagonia and Samsung developed a washing machine that reduces microplastics

Patagonia and Samsung have partnered to combat the microplastics that result from textiles and laundry. Microplastics as a result of clothes washing has to date not received the same awareness campaign compared to other sustainability efforts, such as water-saving technologies. When synthetic textiles are washed, microplastics from garments...

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Byborre stepping away from in-house label Editions

Dutch textile innovation studio Byborre has confirmed that Edition11, dropping this month, will be the last collection of its in-house label Editions. In an open letter, Byborre co-founder and chief creative officer, Borre Akkersdijk, said: “There’s nothing that we use more in life than textiles. We need a textile's tactility and protection....

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Astrid Wilson expands into homeware

Swedish illustrator and designer Astrid Wilson is venturing into homeware for the first time with a collection filled with her signature bold and playful prints. The homeware collection includes cushions, lampshades and wall textiles inspired by the dissonant forces of modernity and tradition. The textiles feature Wilson’s famous floral prints,...

Culture

Book recommendation: Cultural exchanges through textiles and clothing along the Silk Roads

The China National Silk Museum and UNESCO have together assembled a thematic collection on cultural exchanges along the silk roads with a focus on textiles and clothing. This has resulted in a joint publishing project. Feng Zhao, honorary director of the museum, and Shahbaz Khan, director of UNESCO's Beijing office, recently launched the first...

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Textile recycling study: “Europe will lead the way”

It is now well known that Europe has a massive textile waste problem - currently 7 to 7.5 million tons are generated annually (mainly in private households), but only about 30 to 35 percent is collected separately and less than 1 percent of textile waste is currently recycled into new clothing. European waste legislation aims to change that, and...

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Euratex’s ReHubs initiative to tackle Europe’s massive textile waste problem

ReHubs, an initiative by the European Apparel and Textile Federation (Euratex) launched in 2020, aims to tackle Europe’s huge textile waste problem - currently, 7 to 7.5 million tons of it are generated (mainly by private households) but only about 30 to 35 percent are collected. The European waste law wants to change that and accordingly, all...

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ESMA launches new conference Textile Printing and Sustainability

The European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association (ESMA) follows its new focus on textile market with a new event to inspire and accelerate change within the industry: The Textile Printing and Sustainability (TPS) conference will take place from 8th to 9th September 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and welcomes all involved in...

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Rubi Laboratories raises 4.5 million US dollars in seed funding

San Francisco-based Rubi Laboratories, pioneering carbon-negative cellulosic textiles, has raised 4.5 million US dollars in seed funding, led by Talis Capital and Necessary Ventures. Rubi, founded by twin sisters Neeka and Leila Mashouf, is currently working on its first prototype to provide a carbon-negative, zero-water, zero-land alternative...

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Byborre to step away from “relentless” fashion calendar

Dutch textile innovation studio Byborre will only issue one collection in 2022, as it steps away from what it calls the “relentless” fashion calendar to show that the industry needs to "make less but better products". In an open letter, Byborre chief creative officer and co-founder, Borre Akkersdijk, said: “Since 2015, we at Byborre have...