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An eye for innovation

An eye for innovation

David Parkes is famous in the outdoor industry for having brought many innovative performance fabrics to the global market. Before stepping down from Concept III, the company he founded in 1983, he takes time here to reflect on the evolution of the industry and to express hope that the next generation will continue his game-changing legacy. ...
22 March 2023
In 18 months, it’s over. Dr Rüdiger Fox, Sympatex CEO
In 18 months, it’s over. Dr Rüdiger Fox, Sympatex CEO
With new legislation in the US and stricter measures implemented by sustainable chemicals organisations ZDHC, bluesign and Oeko-Tex, the use of PFAS and possibly fluoropolymers is on its way out.
12 October 2022
Joe Nocito, international sales manager, Darn Tough Socks
Joe Nocito, international sales manager, Darn Tough Socks
Outdoor sock brand Darn Tough says it is in a period of intense growth and that it intends to push ahead with plans for international expansion. However, a strong commitment to its local community in Vermont remains at the core of its strategy.
01 June 2022
Proud heritage
Proud heritage
Specialist fabric manufacturer Pontetorto is celebrating its seventieth anniversary this year.
23 March 2022
Cindy McNaull, Cordura business development director, Invista.
Cindy McNaull, Cordura business development director, Invista.
Cordura business development director at Invista, Cindy McNaull, believes the brand’s new re/cor recycled nylon 6.6 fabrics score well in terms of sustainability, but also meet its strict standards for abrasion resistance and tear strength.
08 December 2021
Sports shoes save the day
Sports shoes save the day
Germany’s main shoe industry association, HDSL, whose members include many famous names in sports and outdoor footwear, reported half-year growth in 2021, but secretary general, Manfred Junkert, says there are still difficult challenges ahead.
29 September 2021
Sagee Aran, Nilit – Nylon 6.6 and the end of greenwashing
Sagee Aran, Nilit – Nylon 6.6 and the end of greenwashing
H ead of global marketing at Nilit, the world’s biggest producer of nylon 6.6 yarns, Sagee Aran, is convinced his company has a contribution to make in helping the textile and garment industry lower its impact on the environment.
09 June 2021
Think zinc
Think zinc
Dr Vikram Gopal, chief technology officer of Ascend Performance Materials.
16 March 2021
Julian Lings: Nature’s champion
Julian Lings: Nature’s champion
Julian Lings, senior sustainability manager for outdoor brands at VF Corporation.
19 November 2020
Gavin Thompson: Parkas and polar bears
Gavin Thompson: Parkas and polar bears
Gavin Thompson: vice-president for corporate citizenship, Canada Goose. The role that Gavin Thompson plays at Canada Goose includes helping the outdoor brand connect effectively with important partners.
24 September 2020
Dr Marina Crnoja-Cosic: A direct connection to nature
Dr Marina Crnoja-Cosic: A direct connection to nature
Viscose fibre producer Kelheim fibres announced Dr Marina Crnoja-Cosic as its new head of new business development in august.
09 July 2020
Mats-Hakån Lundhag: True North
Mats-Hakån Lundhag: True North
Dialogue: Mats-Hakån Lundhag, product manager for footwear, Lundhags.
14 May 2020
Daniele Grasso: Both sides of the argument
Daniele Grasso: Both sides of the argument
Daniele Grasso, vice-president for product and apparel, Jack Wolfskin.
09 April 2020
Anna Maria Rugarli: Actions speak more loudly
Anna Maria Rugarli: Actions speak more loudly
It is ten years since Anna Maria Rugarli joined VF Corporation where she is now the group’s senior director for sustainability...
16 January 2020
Jean Hegedus: Lycra likes the low-waste look
Jean Hegedus: Lycra likes the low-waste look
Lycra launched a new product last autumn called EcoMade fibre...
31 October 2019
Celine Huang: Seeing stars
Celine Huang: Seeing stars
Swiss textile innovator HeiQ announced the creation of a new subsidiary in China in July...
06 September 2019
Remo Ruffini: Energy supply
Remo Ruffini: Energy supply
High-end winter clothing brand Moncler was 50 years old when Italian entrepreneur Remo Ruffini acquired it in 2003...
20 June 2019
Elgar Straub: What new technology tells us about textiles
Elgar Straub: What new technology tells us about textiles
VDMA, the main industry association for German mechanical engineering companies...
24 April 2019
Eva Karlsson: Houdini’s circular pledge is no illusion
Eva Karlsson: Houdini’s circular pledge is no illusion
Eva Karlsson, CEO of outdoor brand Houdini, is confident that big, positive changes are around the corner...
22 February 2019
Lutz Walter: The shape of things to come
Lutz Walter: The shape of things to come
It’s 20 years since Lutz Walter joined the European Apparel and Textile Confed­eration...

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