Zero Waste' Wardrobe Recycling Technology
HEIQ Develops Solution to Track & Trace Garment Making
IDENTITY is an innovation breakthrough, specifically developed for the outdoor industry. Swiss textile technology innovator HeiQ and its German technology partner tracekey for traceability systems developed the perfect solution to track and trace the manufacturing of garments. IDENTITY confirms a garment is authentic and accountable, addressing a clear need of ever more demanding textile consumers.
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FESPA Announces Digital Textile Conference 2014 in Milan
The 2014 Digital Textile conference, sponsored by MS Italy and Kiian, and in partnership with FESPA’s Italian Association, Siotec, will provide textile printers with the opportunity to gain exclusive insight into the future direction of the industry, as well as benefitting from practical tips.
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At Dior, a Future Past
The question of the future hangs heavy over Europe at the moment — over whether Italy will succeed in convincing Germany that European Union budgetary constraints should change; over whether Britain will leave the union; over whether former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France can make a political comeback given his current legal situation — so it is perhaps little wonder that at the start of the couture season, designers themselves were addressing the issue. It may not be clear what shape the European Union will take in 2015 and beyond, but when it comes to dressing, they have some control over the matter.
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Fashion Show Features Recycled Materials
Creating a clothing line stretches the skills and creativity of any fashion designer. But what happens when the clothes are made from unconventional and recycled materials? That's the challenge two local fashion designers took on.
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Design Concepts Aim at Creating a More Sustainable Wardrobe
The Electrolux Design Lab recently announced their Top 35 semi-finalists for the 2014 edition of the competition for design and technology students. Alongside futuristic air purifiers and a variety of food storage systems are a handful of ideas centered on creating more sustainable fashion.
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