Reinvention Sometimes the greatest things are right under our noses… or in our case, hidden in the back of our closets. As the final part of our “Material World” series, we get a little nostalgic by highlighting materials of our past reinvented in new ways. The most surprising comeback is neoprene, otherwise known as latex.… Continue reading Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part IV
Sustainable Trends Companies across all industries continue to be scrutinized for their environmental practices, and the business of fashion is no different. Many fabrics claim to be “green” and labels tout sustainable practices – vegan leathers, organic fabrics, local manufacturing, recycled or repurposed materials, fair trade, etc. All sounds great, but if this cause is… Continue reading Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part III
Fabrics From Another Dimension First created in 1984, 3D printers focused on applications in architecture, automotive, and the medical industry. Yet, the fashion world has more recently latched onto the technology to aid in advant-garde visions, as well as commerce. To date, 3D printing technology in fashion has usually been reserved larger companies. The technique… Continue reading Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part II
The fashion world is always surprising us with new looks. All cutting, draping and sewing aside, thanks to today’s innovations, the fabric of the garment is what makes some of these garments so fascinating. As “materialistic” ones ourselves, we compiled our favorite emerging textile trends. Techie Textiles Technology is usually an adjective associated with smart… Continue reading Material World: Sudsies Lays Out The Fabrics of the Future, Part I
