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Textile Innovation

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133 episodes

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In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Helene Behrenfedlt, senior industry strategy director fashion at Infor. Infor is a cloud software provider, which has been built specifically for industries like manufacturing. The company creates easy-to-use, comprehensive solutions that help manufacturers operate more smoothly and intelligently. Behrenfedlt focuses on the fashion and footwear industries, she speaks about the benefits of using cloud software and[PREVIEW ENDS]...

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In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Helene Behrenfedlt, senior industry strategy director fashion at Infor. Infor is a cloud software provider, which has been built specifically for industries like manufacturing. The company creates easy-to-use, comprehensive solutions that help manufacturers operate more smoothly and intelligently. Behrenfedlt focuses on the fashion and footwear industries, she speaks about the benefits of using cloud software and[PREVIEW ENDS]...

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Textile Innovation

Ep. 133: Cloud software to optimise supply chains

In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Helene Behrenfedlt, senior industry strategy director fashion at Infor. Infor is a cloud software provider, which has been built specifically for industries like manufacturing. The company creates easy-to-use, comprehensive solutions that help manufacturers operate more smoothly and intelligently. Behrenfedlt focuses on the fashion and footwear industries, she speaks about the benefits of using cloud software and[PREVIEW ENDS]...

2 weeks ago

19 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep.132: Legislation to support textile recycling

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Jessica Franken, director of government affairs at Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART). SMART stands for Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association. Based in the US, the international trade association strengthens economic opportunities for its members by promoting the interdependence of the for-profit textile recycling industry segment and by providing a common forum of networking, education and advocacy. In this ...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep.131: Unpacking marketing claims

In this latest episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation podcast, we speak with Shivam Gusain water engineer, dyestuff chemist and LCA analyst, about his work in LCAs and problem solving within the textile industry. Gusain is also the founder of Decypher, a consultancy service for the industry. He delves into problems surrounding decarbonisation and circularity within the textile supply chain, with a sharp focus on textile dyeing and finishing. Additionally, Gusain talks at length about how ...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 130: UKFT on international trade and exports

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Paul Alger MBE, director of international affairs at UKFT, in a two-part special. Welcome back to the second part of our two part special podcast series with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). We are speaking with Paul Alger, director of international affairs at UKFT. In the first episode, Alger spoke about the work of the UKFT and the importance of global trade shows. In this second episode, he explores international trade and the busines...

2 months ago

30 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 129: UKFT on the importance of trade shows

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Paul Alger MBE, director of international affairs at UKFT, in a two part special. This is the first part of a two part special podcast series with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). We speak with Paul Alger MBE, director of international affairs at UKFT in both episodes. In this first episode Alger delves into the work of UKFT and his position in international trade for the organisation. He speaks about the importance of g...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 128: Building traceable supply chains

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with MeiLin Wan, founder and CEO of GenuTrace. The US-based consulting business provides advisory services in supply chain traceability, brand protection and product authentication. Using multi-proof point technology, from forensic testing to digital tools, companies can back up sustainability claims with science-based evidence. Wan explains how GenuTrace partners with brands, producers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to build supply chain int...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 127: Responsible textile manufacturing

The Textile Innovation podcast speaks with Fahid Hussain Kahlon, vice president sales and marketing of Interloop Limited. Interloop is a vertically integrated supplier of hosiery, denim, knitted apparel, and seamless activewear for leading global brands. The Pakistani textile manufacturer is based in Faisalabad and is known for its commitment to environmental and social impact. In this episode Kahlon speaks about how Interloop uses data-led transparency, automated operations, and ...

3 months ago

29 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 126: PFAS-free textile treatment

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Sadavarte Samit, director of business development (new markets) at The Haartz Corporation. The Haartz Corporation is leader in highly engineered and uniquely designed convertible toppings and interior surface materials. Headquartered in North America, with additional manufacturing in Germany and India, Haartz is working towards eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from fabrics and finishes. Haartz is the exclusive North Americ...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 125: Decarbonising the textile value chain

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Simon Kew, COO of Sparxell. Sparxell develops next-generation colours and effects by providing 100% plant-based performance colourants. Spinning out from the University of Cambridge after years of research on biomimetic photonics and structural colours, Sparxell aims to eliminate toxic chemicals from colouration. With GHG emissions currently predicted to triple by the middle of the century, the fashion industry is far off course to reach Net Zero, as...

4 months ago

16 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 124: Sustainable wearable technology advances

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Dan English, CEO at sporting goods manufacturer VOORMI. Voormi is merging advanced textile innovation with new technology to create sustainable, high-performance apparel. In this episode English delves into the company’s Mij™ innovation, a wearable technology that tracks thermal stress in real-time. Mij has been designed to help individuals better manage their body temperature for optimised health. Using advanced senor-based textile technology ...

4 months ago

41 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 123: Pangaia introduces bio-based fabric

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...

5 months ago

18 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 122: ‘New-era’ of sportswear

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Stephen Bates, CEO of Rheon Labs. RHEON is a dynamic material that is naturally soft and flexible - it absorbs ultra-high levels of energy by stiffening when subject to force. UK-based company Rheon Labs creates the material, which was born out of NASA and developed at Imperial College in London. In this episode CEO Stephen Bates explains how the material has been developed, its impact and how it has been integrated in the textile and app...

5 months ago

29 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 121: Advancements in electronic textiles

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Pasindu Lugoda, senior lecturer in medical device design at Nottingham Trent University. A research team from Nottingham Trent University, in collaboration with Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, have developed washable and durable magnetic field sensing electronic textiles, paving the way for touchless interaction through clothing. In this episode we speak with lead researcher Pasindu Lugoda...

6 months ago

24 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 120: Innovation driven apparel

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Ranil Vitarana, chief innovation officer at MAS Holdings. MAS Holdings is an innovation driven apparel company focusing on fashion and lifestyle. It is one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of apparel, including intimate wear, sports and performance wear, swim and athleisure among other categories. Through innovation, MAS aims to solve problems faced by wearers and provide apparel solutions that elevate their lifestyle. In this episode Vitarana exp...

6 months ago

41 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 119: Advancing medical textiles

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Jordan Schindler, CEO and founder of Clothing 2.0. Biotechnology company Clothing 2.0, in Conover, North Carolina, US, has developed a patented technology that infuses consistent doses of medicines, vitamins and supplements into yarn that create laundry-safe, reusable healing garments and textile products. We discuss how this category of products gives consumers better control of their health and wellness just by getting dressed. Schindler expl...

6 months ago

21 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 118: Scalable bio-based solutions

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Alexa Raab, director of communications and Matthew Cole, brand marketing manager for Sorona at Covation Biomaterials. Covation Biomaterials is a global innovator offering a portfolio of high-performance, sustainable solutions. The company’s Sorona brand is ready for many applications. Its unique molecular structure makes the Sorona polymer ideal for a wide range of apparel. We discuss how using different fibre variations delivers performance be...

7 months ago

48 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 117: Now and the future of Smart Textiles

In this episode WTiN speaks with Mili Tharakan, a smart textile consultant of the Smart Textile Alliance and podcast host of No Ordinary Cloth. Tharakan has spent 20 years working in smart textiles as a designer and researcher. In her podcast No Ordinary Cloth, she delves into the world of textiles and tapestry innovation. In this episode, she speaks with Victoria Nickerson about WTiN’s Smart Textiles offering. The pair discuss the changing sector of Smart Textiles and wearab...

7 months ago

47 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 116: Innovation of the Year 2024

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2024. In this episode Federica Valente, marketing manager and Gijsbert Harmsen, senior sales executive at Coldenhove discuss the company’s Innovation of the Year award, with their Texcol® Pigment Transfer Printing Paper. The company’s pigment transfer paper enables a one-step, fully waterless process to create vibrant designs on a wide range of materials, from cotton and linen to silk, wool and ...

8 months ago

23 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 115: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Award 2024

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2024. In this episode Tim Li, CEO at Digital Clothing Limited and professor and chair of Textile science and Engineering Henry Li discuss Digital Clothing Limited’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Innovation Award. The company’s Fashion Big Data Platform aims to streamline sustainability compliance in supply chain management. It is guided by Green Deal regulations and Digital Product Passports (DP...

8 months ago

27 minutes

Textile Innovation

Ep. 114: Supply chain data transparency

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Natalie Grillon CEO and executive director of Open Supply Hub. Open Supply Hub (OS Hub) is a non-profit platform creating accessible global supply chain maps to support upcoming due diligence measures. Recently OS Hub announced a series of multi stakeholder initiatives to encourage members to share supply chain data on the platform. OS Hub shows where global production locations are and who is connected to them and makes that data easy for anyone...

8 months ago

35 minutes