Have you ever stumbled upon a new company that seems to have managed to fill a niche that was so desperately in need of being filled, it's unbeliveable that no on jumped on it sooner? Well, that is exactly how I felt when I was introduced to Source4Style.
Started by a few lovely industry pros with ...Read More >>
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2 commentsYou may remember that back in April, I wrote a little piece on the use of a polymer that is made using castor beans. At the time of writing, the round bodied and lustrous yarns were mainly being used in undergarments. One curious reader commented on the post asking why it was only really ...Read More >>
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1 commentYou heard me right. A scientist in Spain has developed a most incredible process for creating spray on clothes made from a mix tiny cotton fibers and plastic. The fibers are applied with a solvent that quickly dries and allows for the clothing to become removable. And, like most other clothing, can be machine ...Read More >>
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1 commentToday, while cleaning out an overstuffed shelf, I came across an old issue of Textile Insight Magazine dated November/December 2009. Thumbing through it, I started to read an article called "10 Top Trends Worth Watching in the Year Ahead". Focusing on the textile industry, the staff compiled a list of what they thought would ...Read More >>
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Leave A CommentI was introduced to ten14textiles, specializing in funky but stylish (at least in my opinion) print designs. The work is playful yet sophisticated, intricate yet simply translated. These fabrics seem to possess the unique ability to work for a variety of end uses in both the apparel and home textile market.
Tags: Design, Fabric, Material, Natural Dyeing, new vendors, Organic, Printing, suppliers, Sustainable, Textiles
1 commentOrganic Fabrics, one of my favorite topics! Well, this post isn't actually about the fabrics necessarily but is focused on a pretty cool event, The 2010 Organic Exchange Sustainable Textile Convention. It's taking place in New York on October 27th and 28th. According to the website, the event "will cover important aspects of sustainable textiles ...Read More >>
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