TECHNOLOGY
Performance Materials, Next-Gen Insights at Functional Fabric Fair
By Kelli Freeman, Contributing Writer | August 14, 2025
It was all about performance textiles and forward thinking at the Functional Fabric Fair—powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS summer 2025 edition held July 21–23 at Manhattan’s Javits Center. The focus was on material innovation, technology and sustainability in the performance- and fashion-apparel industries.
New Blues: The Denim Industry Heads Into 2024
As we begin 2024, what priorities in design, sourcing and/or manufacturing will determine the direction of the denim industry throughout the year?
Celebrating Its 50th Year, Lectra Continues to Build on a Legacy of Digitalization
Fifty years is an eternity in fashion, and even more so in technology. Which is why Lectra’s success story is practically a tale of immortality.
Kornit Offers Solutions, Strength to the Apparel, Textile Community
The Israel-Hamas War may seem oceans away to most of us, but for Kornit Digital it’s right outside the office windows.
October L.A. Market Week Delivers on Celebrity, Energy, Buyers
The vibe was positive as buyers converged on the L.A. fashion district for Los Angeles Market Week, held Oct. 9–12. By all accounts, the largest and busiest market of the year was well attended as buyers shopped for Spring ’24.
Adriano Goldschmied Pushes Denim’s Evolution Through Past Lessons
After a 50-year career in the denim industry, Adriano Goldschmied is ready for a change. The “Godfather of Denim” has relaunched House of Gold, the agency that he founded in 2014.
WGSN Releases Report on the Future Influencers of Fashion
Who dictates fashion? Magazines, celebrities, people on the street? In the future that’s just around the corner it may very well be robots who could reign as the greatest fashion dictators of all time.
Port of Long Beach Enters Second Phase of Digital-Tools Development
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has received an update regarding the Supply Chain Information Highway, which is now in its second phase of development.
Picking the Right Apparel Technology to Take Business to the Next Level
What technology do you feel is the most important to move the fashion and apparel industry forward?
Renewcell Launches Circulose Supplier Network
Like an intricate tapestry, the circular economy is expanding and strengthening its global web presence in part thanks to Renewcell.
SFI Continues Expansion Globally and With New Product Categories
“So near yet so far” is an age-old expression for something just out of reach, but thanks to Star Fades International so near is actually getting much nearer.
Kornit Introduces New Innovations for Decorated Apparel
Kornit Digital has recently made major enhancements to its solutions portfolio.
What Will the Future Fashions Be?
It’s the eternal question, and seeking the answer involves not gazing into a crystal ball but one made of fabric.
YKK-VNTANA Collaboration Yields 3D Trim Configurator
Los Angeles–headquartered 3D infrastructure platform VNTANA has partnered with Tokyo-founded fastener manufacturer YKK on the development of the YKK Trim Creator.
Epson’s New HQ Heralds the Changes in the Way We Work
The last three years have instigated an era of change that is just beginning, but Epson has positioned itself—quite literally—with a fresh, new vantage point.
Colocated Shows Highlight Advancements and Trends in Textile Design and Manufacturing
Technology and textiles convened in Atlanta May 10–12 for the Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas shows, which drew over 350 exhibitors...
