The latest issue of Sportstextiles magazine is out now, with more of the analytical,  innovation-focused articles that have set the magazine apart for decades. We have a major feature on biopolymers, focusing on the investment fibre manufacturers have been ploughing into creating chemicals from renewable, plant-based sources. We also track developments in seamless knitting, with exciting new opportunities in baselayers. A further technical focus is on the use of enzymes instead of solvents in textile-to-textile recycling. The sections that we devote to innovation and supply chain collaboration highlight developments in footwear recycling, the thinking behind the shoes that helped break the world record for the mile, and the expanding use of safety-focused Recco reflectors in non-snow applications. Sustainability takes us to Australia, where crucial water-managements strategies are under review, and we close with a thought-provoking dialogue with Keela Outdoors’ Samantha Fernando.