Textile Innovation
World Textile Information Network
Join the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) as it welcomes a new special guest from the textile & apparel industry every two weeks. Tune in to hear the latest innovations and unmatched intelligence and insight on a global scale. From key manufacturers and textile technology hubs in Asia, the Americas, Europe and more, we speak with key opinion leaders, CEOs and start-ups – covering innovation across the entire textile & apparel value chain, plus external and influencing factors such as legislation, sustainability, digitalisation and trade.
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Ep. 123: Pangaia introduces bio-based fabric
Textile Innovation
06/04/25 • 18 min
The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Chelsea Franklin, head of advanced concepts at PANGAIA.
PANGAIA is a lifestyle brand bringing scientific material innovations to the market. Using nature as inspiration the UK-based brand creates bio-engineered materials.
In this episode, head of advanced concepts Chelsea Franklin speaks to me about the brand’s use of Fulgar’s EVO 100% bio-based fabric, which is obtained from castor oil. Franklin touches upon how it contributes toward Pangaia’s sustainability initiatives.
Suitable for textile applications, EVO by Fulgar is also ultra-light, super stretch and extremely breathable, dries quickly and does not require ironing; it also has thermal properties and natural odour control characteristics. Franklin explains why this is ideal for Pangaia and how it can be scaled up.
She also touches upon Pangaia’s near shoring efforts and traceable supply chains. To learn more please visit pangaia.com.
You can listen to the episode above, or via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. To discuss any of our topics, get in touch by following and connecting with WTiN in LinkedIn, or email [email protected] directly. To explore sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected].
09/21/22 • 28 min
This month, World Textile Information Network talks to Edwin Keh, the CEO at the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel or HKRITA — an applied research center for the textile, apparel and fashion industries. It says it’s goal is to engage in useful research, explore enhancements and create new values, applications and solutions for the challenges in the marketplace and in society.
Ruby talks to Keh about Industry 4.0, sustainability and some of the innovations that the institute is working on. Like the apron made of a material that eats carbon from the air while it’s being worn, an extremely absorbent textile that could help farmers and the world's shortest supply chain that could fit into two 40ft containers.
Since opening in 2006, the institute fulfilled its vision of being a leading center of excellence in research, development and technology transfer in fashion and textile industry. Keh shares a multitude of knowledge and insight with WTiN during the episode. You can listen to the episode above, or via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can find out more about HKRITA by heading to hkrita.com.
To discuss any of our topics, get in touch by following @wtincomment and @rubyatwtin on Twitter or email [email protected] directly. To explore sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected].
Ep. 79: Genomatica
Textile Innovation
12/17/21 • 34 min
The last guest on this year’s The WTiN Podcast is Lisa Kennedy, vice president of strategic partnerships at Genomatica.
Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego (US), Genomatica develops commercial bio-based products and processes. Having started in the plastics and cosmetics industries, the company has since turned its attention to finding sustainable alternatives to nylon.
In this podcast, Kennedy talks about the company’s innovations aimed at the textile & apparel industry such as its bio-nylon and alternative for thermoplastic polyurethan (TPU). Elsewhere, she mentions the challenges associated with developing new chemistries, talks about Genomatica’s collaborations with brands including Lululemon and hints at the next solution on the horizon.
To find out more about Genomatica, visit www.genomatica.com
Ep. 78: W L Gore
Textile Innovation
11/19/21 • 32 min
This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is David Dillon, smart apparel business lead at W L Gore.
Founded more than 60 years ago by Bill and Vieve Gore, the company makes everything from consumer products to medical components to fibres and vents. Its most well-known product is arguably Gore-Tex – a waterproof and breathable membrane added to outdoor clothing – and recently it has expanded into wearables.
In this podcast, Dillon talks about the company’s recent involvement with smart workwear and how it can prevent workplace injuries. Such injuries and illnesses cost companies and insurers an estimated US$250bn annually in direct and indirect costs (according to data from the Economic Policy Institute and an analysis by Accenture) and W L Gore has created a shirt that can monitor motion and analyse if the worker is at risk of injury. Elsewhere, Dillon talks about the challenges with smart apparel such as the lack of standards and washability and how data collection and digitising workwear is the future.
To find out more about W L Gore, visit www.gore.com
Ep. 66: We aRe SpinDye
Textile Innovation
04/30/21 • 34 min
This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Andreas Andrén, CEO at We aRe SpinDye.
Founded in 2014, We aRe SpinDye has developed a colouring method that focuses on the coloration of the recycled material before it is extruded to fibre and spun into yarn. By melting colour pigments and the recycled polyester mass together, homogenously coloured yarns are created, without the use of water. This method helps to reduce water by 75%, limit chemicals by 90%, and improve energy consumption by 30-40%.
In this episode, Andrén talks about how the process works step-by-step and explains how brands – big or small – can work with the team to integrate this method into their manufacturing process. Elsewhere, he talks about the benefits of switching to spin dyeing, the challenges that companies would have to consider, how the company is exploring other applications in addition to recycled polyester, and how the business is embracing digitalisation.
To find out more about We aRe SpinDye, visit www.spindye.com.
Ep. 57: REMOkey
Textile Innovation
02/19/21 • 36 min
This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Dalia Benefatto, a consultant at REMOkey.
Founded in 2010, the team at REMOkey has created a label and communication solution for textiles made with recycled materials. The process involves three steps, the first of which is calculation. To determine the definite percentage of used recycled content in a product, the company maps the production trail throughout the supply chain and calculates the associated environmental impact. Secondly, REMOkey works with Process Factory to validate and credit the information and then finally, all this data is communicated to consumers via a QR-code label and website.
In this episode, Benefatto explains in more depth about how the process works and why the company was started in the first place. She talks about how transparency is key and her tips for spotting greenwashing in the industry. Elsewhere, we discuss topics such as self-declaration, how consumers, industry and governments need to work together to build a green economy, and the sister company that REMOkey is launching later in 2021 to bring this solution to all other fibres.
To find out more about REMOkey, visit www.remokey.com
Ep. 43: Cucumber Clothing
Textile Innovation
10/30/20 • 35 min
In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, we talk to the founders of Cucumber Clothing, Eileen Willett and Nancy Zeffman.
Founded by the pair in 2017, the company specialises in simple, multifunctional designs that slip perfectly into every woman’s wardrobe. The women work with modern performance fabrics, such as 37.5’s volcanic mineral material, to offer qualities such as breathability, thermoregulation and anti-crease.
In this podcast, Willett and Zeffman talk about blending luxury with performance fabrics to create clothes that empower women, as well as their approach to sustainability, and how the pandemic has made us mindful of comfort and the madness of fashion.
Ep. 18: Covid-19: FDRA
Textile Innovation
05/01/20 • 34 min
Founded in 1944, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) is governed and directed by footwear executives and is the only trade organisation focused solely on the footwear industry. It serves the full footwear supply chain and boosts the bottom lines of its members through innovative products, training and consulting on footwear design and development, sourcing and compliance, trade and customs, advocacy, and consumer and sales trend analysis for retailers selling shoes around the world. Matt Priest, president and CEO at FDRA, has been at the organisation now for over 11 years and has previously worked for the US Department of Commerce.
In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, Priest talks about the main challenge of the organisation’s members, which is liquidity. Most companies have had to furlough 80-90% of staff and are trying to free up as much cash as possible. He also says that the FDRA would like to see the government defer duty payments on imported shoes to help out businesses.
Elsewhere, Priest discusses what competitiveness and success looks like right now. Competitiveness is now about having enough cash and being able to make good decisions quickly. He says that no one should be embarrassed about looking for life lines or taking advantage of government loans if that’s what’s going to help.
Additionally, he also talks about how reshoring is something that people want to happen but probably won’t, how bad times are actually great opportunities for searching for new tools because they force people to change their ways, and how the FDRA itself is a nimble and well-positioned organisation that can hopefully navigate the industry through these tough times.
Ep. 13: Covid-19: PrimaLoft
Textile Innovation
04/16/20 • 30 min
Jochen Lagemann, president and managing director Europe of PrimaLoft licensing, chats about the agility of the company, sustainability and how he’s getting to know his own neighbourhood much better now.
Ep. 1: SLO Active
Textile Innovation
08/13/19 • 21 min
Janaya Wilkins, owner and creative director of SLO active, tell us about her brand's sustainable alternative to neoprene swimwear.
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How many episodes does Textile Innovation have?
Textile Innovation currently has 123 episodes available.
What topics does Textile Innovation cover?
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What is the average episode length on Textile Innovation?
The average episode length on Textile Innovation is 32 minutes.
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Episodes of Textile Innovation are typically released every 7 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of Textile Innovation?
The first episode of Textile Innovation was released on Aug 13, 2019.
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