Dishing out insight and analysis on textiles, sourcing, design, style, and more from Emily Walzer, editor, Textile Insight magazine.
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Due to the ongoing global pandemic, the July edition of Functional Fabric Fair powered by @PerformanceDays is canceled for 2021. Read the whole update here: link: bit.ly/3wfWQwq
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PRESS RELEASE --
Multi-Association Response to New York Times Report on DLA Contract Awards
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With guidance from health authorities and industry stakeholders, Functional Fabric Fair Postpones the 2020 In-Person Portland Event to April 14-15, 2021 and the In-Person New York Event to July 19-20, 2021. Stay tuned for Virtual Opportunities coming soon. Stay safe, stay well!
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Your weekend read: "How the L.A. #apparel industry became mask makers" via @latimes: latimes.com/business/story/2… #PPE #sewnproducts #manufacturing #covid19
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New: Streamlined path to verified, greener chemical formulations for #apparel, #footwear and #home #textiles. Brands like @LeviStraussCo to benefit from meeting @ZeroDHC goals and sourcing chemistries they can trust. bit.ly/319tN0p
#GreenChemistry #textilesustainability
ALT The Hohenstein and Scivera Greener Chemistry Collaboration streamlines the path to verified greener formulations that are trusted and preferred by brands.
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Rose Marcario stepping down from CEO @Patagonia after 12 years, effective Friday. Wow. That's a hasty exit for one of the outdoor industry's most influential bosses. She pushed OutdoorRetailer out of Utah, fought to protect Bears Ears, organized the now 500-co Time To Vote effort
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To help address the PPE shortage during this pandemic, we’re making face masks out of fabric from our Nano-Air® jackets–fabric designed to provide comfort & breathability while you’re moving. Thanks to first responders, essential workers and volunteers around the world.
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Industry partner @AATCC providing free access to test methods for manufacturers who have transitioned their operations to support the PPE supply-chain. #textileindustry #textiletesting #COVID19 #industrypartner #TTNA20
#PRESSRELEASE from #AATCC! AATCC Offers Free Test Methods to Aid in the Pandemic Response! Read it here now!
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#COVID19 #pandemic #testmethods #textile #textiletesting #free
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Check out how MMI and other organizations in the U.S. textile industry are pitching in to help in the production of #PPE products. We're so proud to be a part of such an amazing industry!
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#textile #manufacturing #ppe #covid19
NCTO PRESS RELEASE -- Textile Industry Unites to Play Critical Role for the Nation’s Production of #PPE Products
#Coronavirus #COVID-19 #COVID19 #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #ThursdayThoughts
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Gap Inc has paused all production for Summar & Fall items and has asked suppliers not to ship products already completed unless they are for the company’s online platform, leaving its manufacturers and supply chain workers in deep crisis.
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These Design Companies Are Helping with Coronavirus Relief Efforts in Big Ways
"Standard Textile is conducting research on a novel way to create liquid-resistant and reusable gowns."
@StandardTextile #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing
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Many of you have been inquiring as to whether or not GORE-TEX products can be effectively used as Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) items to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Please see our full statement here: bddy.me/3ahLFrH
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Brooks Brothers converting NY, Mass and NCarolina factories from making ties and shirts to making masks and gowns. They are making 150,000 masks a day starting now.
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New #podcast is online: @McGeeInsight chats with Aron Tremble and Chris Bellamy from @wiivvit about footwear, customization, 3D scanning and more. soundcloud.com/sportsinsight…
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"decrease waste, save money and increase the speed at which products can go to market" this is why @TommyHilfiger goes all-in on digital design voguebusiness.com/technology… #Sustainability
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Love @patagonia’s focus on regenerative agriculture. It’s not too late to save the planet!
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Experience informative sessions led by industry leaders with Functional Fabric Fair New York's Expert Talks!
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"What's making things even more troubling is now we're facing a new list of products that will get hit. All outdoor apparel, outdoor hiking boots..." — @travelmatters, VP of Govt. Affairs @OIA. Watch the video to see the full interview with @DenverChannel: thedenverchannel.com/news/lo…
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“You can do a tremendous amount of good right from where you’re sitting and bring that meaning into your life...You need to let your values drive your value. You need to use your hearts, not your minds.” — @afdhelaziz at the @OIA breakfast at @OutdoorRetailer