How do new material innovations make it to market? Discover the secrets behind commercial textile accelerators and the journey of upscaling sustainable materials to reach our wardrobes.
Barbara Leite, a lead material developer at the textile commercial accelerator RDD in Portugal, joins us to share her expertise. Having collaborated on commercial projects, her deep chemistry knowledge has been a source of inspiration and growth for my own work.
In this episode, we dive into the challenges of accelerating new and novel materials and dyes, uncovering the communication gaps between brands and their material partners. Tune in to explore the trials and triumphs of bringing sustainable innovations to the market!
This episode aims to inspire and educate emerging designers and current ones on their material journey.